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DoH: Small decrease in swine flu infection rate
Weekly GP consultation rates show a plateau or small decrease in swine flu infections over the last week in England. This coincides with the start of school holidays and the introduction of the National Pandemic Flu Service.
Public-health education provision a top priority for Teesside University
The University of Teesside, as a salient stakeholder in the success of regional and national health strategies, is developing a comprehensive education portfolio in collaboration with key stakeholders to facilitate achievement of national, regional and organisational objectives.
NHS apprenticeships to boost jobs for young people
NHS organisations will receive a total of £25 million to create 5,000 new NHS apprenticeships by March 2010, Health Secretary Andy Burnham has announced.
Change4Life corner shops to open across England
Corner shops nationwide will get help from Change4Life to sell fruit and veg – this will mean more people will get their 5 A day and shops will see an increase in profits.
Swine flu numbers expected to keep rising, says Department of Health
In England, the number of people with swine flu symptoms who have consulted their GP is now equivalent to a bad bout of seasonal flu during the winter months - although Wales and Scotland have reported fewer cases.
Thousands helped by swine flu service
The Government's new National Pandemic Flu Service enabled over 5 500 people to bypass the NHS and get Tamiflu on its first day of operation, official figures show.
Swine flu self-care service launched
A new self-care service which will give people with pandemic swine flu symptoms fast access to information and antivirals was launched this week by Health Secretary Andy Burnham.
Teen fourth swine flu fatality in Scotland
A 15-year-old girl has become the fourth person with swine flu to die in Scotland, it has been confirmed.
Swine flu: call for school closures
Ministers have been asked to consider closing schools this autumn to help curb the number of swine flu cases.
NHS must be prepared for post-2011 shortfall
The NHS must act now to prepare for an expected funding shortfall after 2011, two influential think-tanks have said.