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A Paralympic Legacy
Legacy runs through the heart of London 2012, and we want the Paralympic Games to leave behind a strong legacy for disabled people.
London 2012 polyclinic to be named after Paralympic founder Sir Ludwig Guttmann
The health centre at the heart of the London 2012 Athletes’ Village will be renamed as a lasting tribute to the father of the Paralympic movement, Sir Ludwig Guttmann, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced today.
Diamond Jubilee voluntary award seeks to celebrate Olympic efforts
With the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games highlighting the immeasurable contribution of volunteering to national life, voluntary organisations are being encouraged to submit nominations for a prestigious national award, the Cabinet Office announced today.

A Paralympic Legacy
Legacy runs through the heart of London 2012, and we want the Paralympic Games to leave behind a strong legacy for disabled people.
London 2012 polyclinic to be named after Paralympic founder Sir Ludwig Guttmann
The health centre at the heart of the London 2012 Athletes’ Village will be renamed as a lasting tribute to the father of the Paralympic movement, Sir Ludwig Guttmann, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced today.
Diamond Jubilee voluntary award seeks to celebrate Olympic efforts
With the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games highlighting the immeasurable contribution of volunteering to national life, voluntary organisations are being encouraged to submit nominations for a prestigious national award, the Cabinet Office announced today.

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13 Aug 2012

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London 2012 polyclinic to be named after Paralympic founder Sir Ludwig Guttmann

10 September 2012

The health centre at the heart of the London 2012 Athletes’ Village will be renamed as a lasting tribute to the father of the Paralympic movement, Sir Ludwig Guttmann, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced today.

Olympic Cabinet Committee readout: Friday 7 September

7 September 2012

The Prime Minister chaired today’s meeting of the Olympic Cabinet Committee.

Diamond Jubilee voluntary award seeks to celebrate Olympic efforts

6 September 2012

With the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games highlighting the immeasurable contribution of volunteering to national life, voluntary organisations are being encouraged to submit nominations for a prestigious national award, the Cabinet Office announced today.

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21 Aug 2012
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21 Aug 2012

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12 Sep 2012
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12 Sep 2012

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