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News

What's new on the site, and reports of speeches, conferences and events in health and social care.

What’s new on the site

The latest consultations, policy publications, guidance documents and research reports, as well as speeches, bulletins and press releases.


Bird flu and pandemic influenza: what are the risks?

Background to the diseases, and an assessment of the risks to people living in the UK.


Andy Burnham's staff shadowing visits

Health minister Andy Burnham spent a day with seven different NHS staff to gain a better understanding of what it is like to work in the NHS today.


Events diary

Conferences and events of interest to health and social care professionals and the media.


Speeches

Transcripts of speeches made by the Secretary of State, current health ministers, heads of profession and Departmental leaders.


DH press releases

Latest DH press releases on the Government News Network (GNN) website.


Recent news stories

DH news stories from recent weeks.


Conference and events reports

Summaries, speeches and slideshows from recent health and social care conferences and events.


Press and media contacts

Department of Health press officers, their special subject areas, contact telephone numbers and email addresses.


10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister, Tony Blair

Tony Blair's views on the big health issues.

Avian influenza (bird flu)

Caged chickens

Latest news from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)


Global Tools - quick links to useful sections