62 practices to trial new dental contract

62 practices to trial new dental contract

For the first time, from this summer, dentists will be paid for the quality of the treatment they give rather than the number of treatments provided, Health Minister Lord Howe announced today. Sixty two dental practices have been selected to trial a new dental...

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Disadvantaged families get healthy boost

Disadvantaged families get healthy boost

Low-income families now have the choice to buy frozen fruit and vegetables as part of the Healthy Start scheme, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today. The scheme supports over half a million pregnant women and low-income families by giving them vouchers that...

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