Update to Green Book Chapter 19 Influenza published
The update to Chapter 19 on Influenza includes: changes to the age at which at risk children should be offered flu vaccine if they have not received a dose previously guidance on the use of the live...
View ArticleBowel cancer campaign is relaunched
The Department of Health has today relaunched the Be Clear on Cancer bowel cancer campaign. Incorporating TV and radio advertising as well as face-to-face events around the country, the campaign, which...
View ArticleChildren, Families and Maternity e-bulletin – August 2012
This month’s edition features information about: Children and Young People’s Outcomes Strategy NHS Commissioning Board Mandate Family Nurse Partnership Procurement Capital Grant Programme for...
View ArticleStudents starting secondary school urged to get to know their school nurse
Students starting secondary school this September are being encouraged to get to know their school nurse so they know where to go for help and advice when they need it. For some parents and young...
View ArticleHealth Protection in Local Government
The Department has published provisional guidance on health protection arrangements in the new public health system for local authorities and public health professionals. Read Health Protection in...
View ArticleUpdate to Green Book Chapter 25 Pneumococcal
This Chapter has been updated to incorporate the latest information on individuals at occupational risk of pneumococcal infection. Read the amended chapter 25 and the patch update
View ArticleConsultation on the arrangements for consideration of proposals on the...
The Department is consulting on the process local authorities will use to conduct consultations on fluoridation of drinking water. We are not consulting on the benefits or disadvantages of...
View ArticleThe Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000
The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000, (IR(ME)R 2000), came into force on 13 May 2000 to implement the European Directive 97/43/Euratom (The Medical Exposures Directive). The...
View ArticleMore time to have your say on making the Nursery Milk Scheme more cost effective
The Department wants to maximise the opportunity for all interested parties to contribute to the Nursery Milk Scheme consultation, particularly all schools and nurseries across Great Britain....
View ArticleSurvey of plans to tender for genito-urinary medicine services
Details of any current or future plans to tender sexual health genito-urinary medicine (GUM) services are being sought from strategic health authorities, primary care trusts and specialist...
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