http://www.newstin.co.uk/uk/u-k-health-secretary Organizing the News Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/90858058 Children's Minister Ed Balls has called the findings of an investigation into the death of Baby P "damning" and "devastating". The head of children's services at Haringey Council has been removed from her post and two senior... Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:23:42 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/90858058 2008-12-01T15:23:42Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/90416744 By Emma Sword, Press Association Health Secretary Alan Johnson today opened the first GP health centre in England which will help people access medical care when they need it. The Minister met staff and patients at the Hillside... Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:32:46 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/90416744 2008-11-28T10:32:46Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/90309896 Last Modified: 27 Nov 2008 Source: PA News The 10 million people suffering from a mental health problem at any one time are the country's largest silent minority, Health Secretary Alan Johnson has said. In a speech addressed to... Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:10:20 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/90309896 2008-11-27T18:10:20Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/90146569 It was good to see reports this morning that Health Secretary, Alan Johnson, has agreed that GPs should no longer issue sick notes to patients excusing them from work, but that instead “fit” notes should be issued, focusing on... Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:38:16 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/90146569 2008-11-26T23:38:16Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/90066590 The Secretary of State for Health, Alan Johnson MP, praised the work of the MS Society at a reception to launch the charity partnership of the MS Society and British Energy for 2008-09. The reception, held at the Houses of... Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:28:14 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/90066590 2008-11-26T15:28:14Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/89926660 This is a good-news NHS story. The new care guidance will be fairer, and expand access to drugs for everyone, writes Alan Johnson Mark Lawson's criticism of the government's guidance on medicines for NHS patients - so that... Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:02:11 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/89926660 2008-11-26T00:02:11Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/89852577 More people being helped to stay in work rather than drifting into extended sick leave is the focal point of a package of initiatives announced today by Work and Pensions Secretary James Purnell and Health Secretary Alan... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:09:29 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/89852577 2008-11-25T16:09:29Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/89604830 West Suffolk Hospital has taken another step forward in its bid for Foundation Status after winning the backing of the Secretary of State for health. The announcement by Alan Johnson MP means that Monitor (the independent... Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:05:28 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/89604830 2008-11-24T14:05:28Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/89606031 Health secretary Alan Johnson is set to lift the ban in NHS institutions on private "top-up" payments, it was reported yesterday. The government is set to blame the problem - which has increased bills for treatment incurred by... Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/89606031 2008-11-20T12:00:00Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/89384910 Children’s mental health services will be radically improved by a package of measures including a National Advisory Council and the roll-out of extra support for children in schools, Children’s Secretary Ed Balls and Health... Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:39:04 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/89384910 2008-11-19T07:39:04Z