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Minister for Care Services, Phil Hope MP

New care services minister appointed

Phil Hope MP joins the Department of Health as Minister for Care Services. He replaces Ivan Lewis MP who has moved to the Department for International Development (DFID).

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Improving care for children with long term health needs

The Department puts out for consultation its proposals to improve the quality of care for children with long term health needs.

DH website survey

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Have your say and help us make improvements to our site.

Change4Life

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A new movement that aims to help everyone eat well, move more and live longer.

NHS Constitution

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We want to hear what you think about the proposed Constitution.  

Care and Support

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Help shape a care and support system for the future.

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