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    Department of Health and Social Care
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    Thousands of nursing, midwifery and allied health professional students will no longer have to pay travel and accommodation costs upfront when sent on training placements around the country. Eligible students can now claim advance payments, easing pressure on their budgets.
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    Department of Health and Social Care
    @DHSCgovuk
    Aug 25
    From today, @NHSEngland is inviting women who have fallen behind on their cervical screening to order a HPV self-testing kit. The free kits can be used at home, making it easier for more women to complete potentially lifesaving checks to help prevent cervical cancer.
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  • @DHSCgovuk
    Department of Health and Social Care
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    Aug 21
    .@JamesFrith visited @Ldn_Ambulance where instant access to life-saving patient information means they can respond to emergencies more swiftly and safely. Through the single patient record, we'll expand this approach across the NHS, to give faster, safer, joined-up care.
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    Department of Health and Social Care
    @DHSCgovuk
    Aug 20
    Introducing our new Minister for Health Innovation @JamesFrith and the key priorities he'll be working on: ➡️ the NHS App, tech and data ➡️ the Men's Health Strategy ➡️ NHS dental care ➡️ the National Cancer Plan
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    Department of Health and Social Care
    @DHSCgovuk
    Aug 13
    Visiting @NHSHomerton, @YvetteCooperMP explains the action we’re taking to help protect patients and NHS services against extreme heat. She thanks staff for their extraordinary efforts over this hugely challenging summer.
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