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    Department of Health and Social Care
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    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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    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
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    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
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    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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    Department of Health and Social Care
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    Aug 13
    The Health and Social Care Secretary, @YvetteCooperMP, has been talking to staff and patients @NHSHomerton today, as the NHS continues to deliver the highest standards of care despite the extreme heat.
    Yvette Cooper meets staff and patients at Homerton University Hospital
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