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Hospital patients to be assessed for risk of blood clots
Sir Liam Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer, announced today the publication of a risk assessment for venous thromboembolism, recommended for all patients admitted to hospital in England.
Categories: Department of Health
A copy of his letter to Mr Sheerman follows below
19 September 2008 ... (2008/0206)
Categories: Department for children, schools and families
MRSA infections cut by more than half
Health Secretary Alan Johnson has paid tribute to NHS staff for their significant success in going beyond the Government's target of halving MRSA blood stream infections across England.
Categories: Department of Health
NEW FIGURES SHOW LOWEST ACHIEVING CHILDREN STARTING TO CATCH UP
More five year olds are developing well in schools and nurseries and the lowest achieving children are starting to catch up, according to figures released today by Children’s Minister Beverley Hughes. (2008/0204)
Categories: Department for children, schools and families
ED BALLS ANNOUNCES CHAIR OF THE QUALIFICATIONS AND CURRICULUM AUTHORITY
The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Ed Balls, today confirmed the appointment of Christopher Trinick as the Chair of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA). (2008/0203)
Categories: Department for children, schools and families
New research collaborations for health announced
Two new partnerships between NHS organisations and leading universities will receive a total of £18 million to conduct research and improve care in major conditions including depression, dementia, stroke, and childhood obesity, the Department of Health announced today.
Categories: Department of Health
Online service launch to help NHS providers and suppliers
An online advertising service that will help 'hook up' NHS providers with healthcare suppliers was announced today by Health Minister Ben Bradshaw.
Categories: Department of Health
£56.5 MILLION TO TACKLE YOUTH CRIME ACROSS ENGLAND
More after-school patrols and street-based teams to prevent and tackle youth crime will be funded by a cash injection of almost £60 million into 69 local authority areas in every corner of England, the Government ... (2008/0202)
Categories: Department for children, schools and families
TEACHERS TV BOARD OF GOVERNORS APPOINTED
Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Ed Balls, today announced the appointment of Adam Singer as Chair of the Teachers TV Board of Governors. (2008/0201)
Categories: Department for children, schools and families
CHILDREN COULD DO BETTER IF MUM AND DAD KNOW THE TEACHER
Children’s Secretary Ed Balls today called for more cooperation between schools and parents because it could result in better behaviour and improved attainment in the ... (2008/0198)
Categories: Department for children, schools and families
Patients endorse Home Oxygen Service
95% of patients in England and Wales are happy with the service they receive from the Home Oxygen Service, the Department of Health announced today.
Categories: Department of Health
UPDATE ON NATIONAL CURRICULUM TEST DELIVERY
Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Ed Balls, has today written to the Chair of the Children, Schools and Families Select Committee, Barry Sheerman, to update him on developments in relation to National ... (2008/0200)
Categories: Department for children, schools and families
MULTI-MILLION EXPANSION OF STATE BOARDING SCHOOLS
-Extra provision needed for vulnerable children says ... (2008/0199)
Categories: Department for children, schools and families
CAMPAIGN TO PAVE THE WAY FOR COMPULSORY COOKING CLASSES FROM 2011
Everyone should be able to prepare basic, nutritious dishes from scratch instead of taking ‘pride’ in not being able to cook properly, Children, Schools and Families Secretary Ed Balls said ... (2008/0195)
Categories: Department for children, schools and families
GOVERNMENT MOVES TO PUT SURE START CHILDREN’S CENTRES ON A LEGAL FOOTING
The Government wants to ensure that the flagship Sure Start programme is enshrined in law, and has launched a public consultation today. (2008/0197)
Categories: Department for children, schools and families
CO-OP SCHOOLS TO GIVE PEOPLE POWER OVER LOCAL EDUCATION
-100 co-operative trusts to be ... (2008/0196)
Categories: Department for children, schools and families
BALLS’ ACADEMY REVOLUTION TO BRING “UNIVERSITY CULTURE” TO SCHOOLS GATHERS PACE
- 45 Universities sponsor Academies, talks with 20 more: -- HE sponsors will raise attainment and widen participation in deprived areas ... (2008/0193)
Categories: Department for children, schools and families
FAMILIES IN THE ARMED FORCES CAN BENEFIT FROM ACADEMY BOARDING PLACES
Ed Balls, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families has announced two new Academies will target boarding places at local Armed Forces ... (2008/0194)
Categories: Department for children, schools and families
HIGHEST NUMBER OF NEW SCHOOLS OPENING FOR THIRTY YEARS
- Ministers mark record number by visiting 30 schools around the country ... (2008/0192)
Categories: Department for children, schools and families
STEVE SINNOTT FELLOWSHIP FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STAFF ANNOUNCED
A unique Fellowship for secondary school staff is to be set up in memory of the late National Union of Teachers’ (NUT) General Secretary Steve Sinnott, Children’s Secretary Ed Balls said ... (2008/0190)
Categories: Department for children, schools and families
