Final design of consistent nutritional labelling system given green light
People will now find it easier to make healthier choices about the food they eat with the new consistent front of pack nutritional label.
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People will now find it easier to make healthier choices about the food they eat with the new consistent front of pack nutritional label.
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The health and care system helps people lead healthier lives, recover well from illness and live better for longer.
The “shocking” local variation in early death rates has been exposed today by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.
The annual Department of Health (DH) corporate plan sets out departmental priorities for the year ahead.
In response to the Francis report, government is launching plans to ensure that patients are always put first and people are treated with respect.
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Public health is about helping people to stay healthy, and protecting them from threats to their health. The government wants everyone to be able to make healthier choices, regardless of their circumstances, and to minimise the risk and impact of illness. Read more
The government wants the NHS to deliver better results, giving patients more choice and doctors and nurses more freedom to shape services that meet patients' needs. Read more
Some people need extra care or support - practical or emotional - to lead an active life and do the everyday things that many of us take for granted. The government is working to provide a social care system that provides care for those who need it, and which enables people to retain their independence and dignity. Read more
The government provides funding and support for local emergency services including the police, fire and ambulance services, and sets national standards to make sure they are effective and consistent. Read more
The government wants health and social care services to work together more efficiently so that people get the right combination of care.
The government wants to improve health and care services, create more dementia-friendly communities and make dementia research a priority.
The government is helping people make a full recovery from drug addiction and is discouraging people from misusing illegal drugs in the first place.
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