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1 July 2001

'Shifting the balance of power within the NHS' white paper

The white paper centred on the devolution of responsibilities to frontline staff and communities.

10 January 2002

'Getting ahead of the curve - A strategy for combating infectious diseases'

The Department of Health published this strategy for combating infectious diseases and proposed to establish a new National Infection Control and Health Protection Agency.

17 April 2002

'Securing our future health' review

Sir Derek Wanless led a review to examine long-term trends affecting the NHS and to quantify the resources needed to keep it comprehensive and available to all.

25 June 2002

National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002

The Act legislated for recommendations made in light of the Bristol inquiry and government proposals in 'Shifting the balance of power within the NHS'.

15 July 2002

Spending Review 2002: Public Service Agreements

The government's reissued public service agreement (PSA) targets focused on reducing waiting times and increasing access.

23 March 2003

The '5-a-day' campaign

The campaign was launched to encourage people to eat more fruit and vegetables and promote the health benefits of this.

1 April 2003

The Health Protection Agency (HPA)

HPA was set up as a special health authority to protect people against infectious diseases and prevent harm from industrial incidents.

25 February 2004

'Securing good health for the whole population' report

After 'Securing our future health', Sir Derek Wanless reviewed cost-effective approaches to improving public health, prevention and reducing health inequalities.

24 June 2004

'The NHS improvement plan: putting people at the heart of public services' white paper

The government outlined its priorities for the NHS between 2004–08, and confirmed there would be continued investment to increase capacity across the system.

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