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Preventative health checks will save lives - PM
A patient receives a healthcheck
The Prime Minister has set out the Government's plans for a national programme of preventative health checks that is expected to save up to 10,000 lives a year.
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The PM's views
"Whatever their natural ability and age sport and activity can make our children healthier, raise self-confidence and self-esteem."
"As we approach the 60th anniversary of the NHS we need to do more to put power in the hands of patients and staff."
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