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NHS News

New Look NHS Direct Online 31 October 2006
If you're one of the millions of people who visit NHS Direct Online every month, you'll notice that your favourite health website now has a fresh new look and feel, and lots of new features to help you get the health information you need for you and your family.
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Contraception figures reveal changing trends 26 October 2006
More women are using long-acting methods such as the coil to prevent pregnancy, according to new figures about use of NHS contraceptive services.
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Information prescriptions put patients in control 20 October 2006
People with long-term health conditions or social care needs are to be prescribed information alongside their medicines as part of a new programme.
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Shorter waits for cancer patients 05 October 2006
Patients with cancer are being diagnosed and treated faster, according to a new report.
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MMR vaccination increase for second year running 02 October 2006
The number of children given the mumps, measles and rubella (MMR) triple-vaccine has increased for the second year running.
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Help for parents with learning disabilities 25 September 2006
Parents with learning disabilities are to be given a new book to help them care for their child.
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Building better end of life care 18 September 2006
People nearing the end of life will be able to do so in more comfortable and modern buildings thanks to a £50 million funding boost to pay for better facilities in hospices.
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Pharmacies become one stop shop for health 07 September 2006
Pharmacists will dispense specialist health treatment and advice to patients along with prescriptions under new Government plans.
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Scheme to kick start teen health 31 August 2006
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is one of the partners in a £3.5 million scheme to encourage teenagers to get healthy by offering them health advice and information in familiar surroundings.
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Ambulance response times improve 17 August 2006
Ambulances are responding more quickly than ever to emergency calls, taking more patients to hospital and saving more lives, according to new data from the Information Centre (IC) for health and social care.
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