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Take part in our Change4Life webchat

TV parenting expert Dr Tanya Byron, will be online at 2.30pm on Tuesday 6 January to chat with you about the Government's new Change4Life movement.

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Hospital-wide mobile phone bans should be lifted

Hospitals in England should consider allowing more liberal use of mobile phones, following new guidance issued today.

Change4Life

Change4Life family

A society-wide movement to encourage people to eat better and move more.

NHS Operating Framework

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The priorities for the NHS in 2009-10 to ensure high quality care for all.

Commissioning

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Involving health professionals in the commissioning of services.

Catch it, Bin it, Kill it

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Preventing the spread of germs during the cold and flu season.

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