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Details of funding for Action On programmes throughout 2002-2003 and 2003-2004. The Action On programmes are part of the Department of Health's Waiting Booking Choice programme.
Cross-Government team set up to develop a national plan for physical activity and sport.
The Agenda for Change is the system of pay put in place in 2004 for most NHS-employed staff. It is simpler and more flexible than the old system, and is directly linked to work rather than job titles.
The Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants is an advisory committee of independent experts that provides advice to Government departments and agencies on all matters concerning the potential toxicity and effects upon health of air pollutants.
The Department of Health is responsible for all policy addressing the problem of alcohol misuse insofar as it affects the health of people in England. It works with partner organisations in the Government and voluntary sector to encourage sensible drinking, and is involved in european and international efforts to reduce alcohol misuse and treat its symptoms.
The NHS is the second largest Government spending programme. The purpose of these pages is to provide all the information necessary to understand how NHS funding is allocated.
Antibiotics are important medicines. They help fight infections that are caused by bacteria. Antibiotic resistance (when an antibiotic is no longer effective) is now a major cause of concern and these pages will provide a useful guide to the whole subject. The Department is running an awareness campaign to encourage more prudent use of antibiotics.
The primary aim of NHS appraisal is to identify personal and professional development needs. This exercise is different for consultants, non-consultant career grade doctors, and GPs.
Assessors for the appointment of clinical scientists, hospital optometrists, clinical psychologists, child psychotherapists, hospital chaplains and speech and language therapists.
On 21 January 2004, the Government announced plans to review the provisions in the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 (the HFE Act). A review into existing legislation was timely in light of the development of new procedures and technologies in assisted reproduction, possible changes in public perceptions and attitudes on complex ethical issues and the continuing need to ensure effective regulation to reduce uncertainty and the scope for legal challenge.
Policy guidance, advice and resources for local health and social care agencies.
