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			<title><![CDATA[Spaces Available on PRINCE2® Course week beginning 08 November 2010]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The Eastern Development Centre offer accredited training in PRINCE2® and Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) to both foundation or practitioner standard through the Enable East initiative.
We still have a small number of places available on our next PRINCE2® course taking place during the week beg...]]></description>
			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:43:35 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Spaces Available on PRINCE2® Course week beginning 19th July ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The Eastern Development Centre offer accredited training in PRINCE2® and Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) to both foundation or practitioner standard through the Enable East initiative.
We still have a small number of places available on our next PRINCE2® course taking place during the week beg...]]></description>
			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:48:09 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The HSJ Awards 2010 are now open for entries]]></title>
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The HSJ Awards ensure that individuals or teams are both recognised and rewarded for work that raises the standard of health care in the UK. The Awards also raise the profile of organisations, highlighting the quality of work being undertaken by all specialties and settings.
Find out more inform...]]></description>
			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:10:24 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ministerial portfolios confirmed]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The new Ministerial portfolios have been confirmed by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley.
Simon Burns MP is Minister of State for Health;
Paul Burstow MP is Minister of State for Care Services;
Anne Milton MP is Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Public Health; and
Earl Howe is Parliamentar...]]></description>
			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:07:49 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Coalition document sets out positive direction for health and social care]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[A new independent commission will be established to advise the Government on the future funding of long-term care and the NHS will be reformed to improve patient outcomes, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced recently.
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said:
'This document sets out a clear mess...]]></description>
			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:03:03 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Spaces Available on EDC PRINCE2® Course week beginning 07 June 2010]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The Eastern Development Centre  offer accredited training in PRINCE2® and Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) to both foundation or practitioner standard through the Enable East initiative.
We still have a small number of places available on our next PRINCE2® course taking place during the week be...]]></description>
			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 11:15:49 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Health Secretary appointed]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Andrew Lansley CBE was appointed yesterday as Secretary of State for Health. Mr Lansley is the MP for South Cambridgeshire and previously served as the Shadow Health Secretary - a position he held from 2003.
Find out more what Andrew Lansley said on the DH website...
11:15:28  2010-05-13
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			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 11:17:02 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Spaces Available on EDC PRINCE2® Course week beginning 19 April 2010]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The Eastern Development Centre  offer accredited training in PRINCE2® and Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) to both foundation or practitioner standard through the Enable East initiative.
We still have a small number of places available on our next PRINCE2® course taking place during the week be...]]></description>
			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:00:41 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Launch of the National Care Service]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[In the biggest change to the welfare state since the creation of the NHS, everyone who needs care when they are old or disabled will get it for free, Health Secretary Andy Burnham announced today as he launched the National Care Service in England.
Andy Burnham said:
'Today we are launching a Nati...]]></description>
			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:08:24 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[First 'Health and Criminal Justice Tsar' announced]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Professor Louis Appleby will be the first National Clinical Director for Health and Criminal Justice it was announced recently.
The move reflects an increased focus on improving the mental health of offenders and develops responsibilities from Professor Appleby's current work as National Clinical D...]]></description>
			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:46:22 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New organisation to help transform NHS and social care workforce planning]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[A new organisation is being set up to help NHS and social care bodies plan their workforce around delivering more productive and people centred care, Health Minister Ann Keen announced recently.
The Centre for Workforce Intelligence will help the NHS and social care system plan their workforces aro...]]></description>
			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:37:47 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dates set for PRINCE2® training (offered through the EDC’s Enable East initiative) ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The Eastern Development Centre is running an exciting initiative, Enable East,  aimed at supporting local NHS and other public sector organisations to "really get to grips with the gritty reality of project and programme delivery".
Through Enable East we are offering accredited training in PRINCE2®...]]></description>
			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:56:44 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Choosing the best GP for you]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Patients will have the chance to choose the best GP practice for them under new plans in a consultation published today by Health Secretary Andy Burnham.
At present, GPs operate within fixed geographical boundaries that can be restrictive and severely reduce patients' choice of the practice they re...]]></description>
			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:34:57 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Call for nurses, midwives and health service boards to restate their commitment to high quality care]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Prime Minister's Commission on the Future of Nursing and Midwifery in England sets out the way forward for the future of the professions.
Nurses and midwives must renew their pledge to society to deliver high quality, compassionate care - and must be better supported to do so by their employers, ac...]]></description>
			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:23:05 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.easterndc.org.uk/news/call-for-nurses-midwives-and-health-service-boards-to-restate-their-commitment-to-high-quality-care/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[DH launches consultation on a strategy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Patients, staff and stakeholders are being invited to share their views on a strategy to tackle the growing problem of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in England published by the Department of Health.
COPD is thought to affect over three million people in England, but less than a milli...]]></description>
			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:50:41 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.easterndc.org.uk/news/dh-launches-consultation-on-a-strategy-for-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Let’s dance for free]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[People all over the country are being invited to body pop and foxtrot for free at thousands of dance classes this weekend as part of the new Let's Dance campaign.
Let's Dance is the latest project from Change4Life, the nationwide movement to help us all live healthier, happier and longer lives, thi...]]></description>
			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:48:55 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.easterndc.org.uk/news/lets-dance-4-free/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dignity Action Day is on 25th February 2010 - Give the Gift of Time]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The First Dignity Action Day is taking place on 25th February 2010!
On this day, health and social care workers are asked to take action in their place of work to promote dignity and members of the public to do what they can to take action to promote dignity for people in their communities.
You ca...]]></description>
			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:30:18 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.easterndc.org.uk/news/dignity-action-day-is-on-25th-february-2010--give-the-gift-of-time/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[NICE has published new commissioning guides and updated its existing guides]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has published 2 further commissioning guides and updated the existing twenty-five guides to help the NHS in England effectively commission evidence-based care for patients.
The two new commissioning guides are underpinned by NICE clinical gu...]]></description>
			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:20:07 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.easterndc.org.uk/news/nice-has-published-new-commissioning-guides-and-updated-its-existing-guides/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Have your say in commissioning by joining the NHS North East Essex's Clinical Roster]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Are you a clinician in the East of England? Maybe a GP, Nurse, Consultant, Dentist or another Allied Health Professional? If so, NHS North East Essex are offering you the unique opportunity to further influence and shape the future of services.
Those who would like to share their expertise will be ...]]></description>
			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:15:22 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.easterndc.org.uk/news/have-your-say-in-commissioning-by-joining-the-nhs-north-east-essexs-clinical-roster/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Department of Health Appoints Clinical Director for Informatics]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Charles Gutteridge has been appointed as the first national clinical director for informatics.
Charles Gutteridge has been the Medical Director at Barts and the London Trust since 2002 and a consultant haematologist there and at Newham General Hospital.  He is a fellow of the Royal College of Physi...]]></description>
			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:20:55 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.easterndc.org.uk/news/department-of-health-appoints-clinical-director-for-informatics/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Quit Kit helps smokers in the East of England give up for good in 2010 ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[An innovative free Quit Kit which gives smokers the right tools to successfully stop smoking has now been launched, as new research shows that almost half of smokers (44%) in the East of England have resolved to quit this year.
The NHS Stop Smoking Quit Kit, which has been designed by experts and s...]]></description>
			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:10:50 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ NHS Stressline tackles New Year money blues ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[People who are worried about debt, housing and employment will get practical and emotional support from a new NHS helpline launched by Phil Hope, Care Services Minister.
NHS Stressline callers will receive practical information and advice from trained health advisors. If they are suffering from str...]]></description>
			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:33:53 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.easterndc.org.uk/news/-nhs-stressline-tackles-new-year-money-blues-/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Co Chair Wanted for the NHS East of England's Patient and Carer Programme Board]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Involvement Opportunity (Voluntary)
The NHS East of England has a clear and ambitious vision to provide the best health service England.
Towards the best together, Pledge One: Improving lives; Saving Lives -"we will deliver year on year improvements in patient and carer experience" is the first of...]]></description>
			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:11:44 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[EDC launches its exciting new initiative - Enable East]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[
The Eastern Development Centre is officially launching 'Enable East' today; an exciting new initiative aimed at supporting local NHS and other public sector organisations to "really get to grips with the gritty reality of project and programme delivery".
We understand the challenge for public sec...]]></description>
			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:46:34 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.easterndc.org.uk/news/edcs-launches-its-exciting-new-initiative--enable-east/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Health Act 2009 receives royal assent ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[A new law that will help to protect children and young people from the harms of tobacco has received Royal Assent.
Provisions in the new Health Act 2009 mean that shops will no longer be allowed to display tobacco products, and enable the prohibition of sales of tobacco from vending machines.
The ...]]></description>
			<author>Ruth Kent &lt;no-reply@www.easterndc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:37:39 +0000</pubDate>
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