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Government strategies and policies aimed at providing a broad range of health care services and facilities.

This section includes information on primary, secondary, integrated and emergency care, National Service Frameworks and other health care related policies.

National Clinical Director for Transplant announced

Mr Chris Rudge has been appointed National Clinical Director for Transplant.

Millions to benefit from improved access to treatment, check-ups and health advice from pharmacists

Ben Bradshaw announces a White Paper outlining a bigger role for pharmacists in treating sickness and promoting good health.

Vascular checks will prevent thousands of heart attacks and strokes

A national programme to identify vulnerability to vascular diseases will prevent up to 9,500 heart attacks and strokes every year and save 2,000 lives, Health Secretary Alan Johnson has announced.

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