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Hospital patients to be assessed for risk of blood clots

Department of Health - Fri, 09/19/2008 - 12:20
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.
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MRSA infections cut by more than half

Department of Health - Thu, 09/18/2008 - 17:08
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.
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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)

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)

New research collaborations for health announced

Department of Health - Tue, 09/16/2008 - 14:27
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.
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Online service launch to help NHS providers and suppliers

Department of Health - Tue, 09/16/2008 - 11:08
An online advertising service that will help 'hook up' NHS providers with healthcare suppliers was announced today by Health Minister Ben Bradshaw.
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£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)

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)

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)

Patients endorse Home Oxygen Service

Department of Health - Fri, 09/12/2008 - 13:18
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.
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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)

MULTI-MILLION EXPANSION OF STATE BOARDING SCHOOLS

-Extra provision needed for vulnerable children says ... (2008/0199)

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)

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)

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)

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)

HIGHEST NUMBER OF NEW SCHOOLS OPENING FOR THIRTY YEARS

- Ministers mark record number by visiting 30 schools around the country ... (2008/0192)

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)
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