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Welcome to the Department of Health

Our aim is to improve the health and well-being of people in England. Here you will find the latest on the Department's work, as well as health and social care guidance, publications and policy.

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Changes to this site
National Suicide Prevention Strategy for England
The recovery of National Health Service costs in cases involving personal injury compensation: A consultation
NHS Quarterly Review - a summary of NHS performance for the period April to June 2002
Consultation on the transfer of free nursing care funds from the PSS SSA to the NHS

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National Suicide Prevention Strategy for England
Modern Social Services a commitment to reform
The 11th Annual Report of the Chief Inspector of Social Services 2001/2002

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Living on the edge
About 100 people commit suicide every week in England. Find out how a new strategy from the Department of Health plans to tackle this daily tragedy.


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Shifting the Balance of Power
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