Monday 21 May 2012

Change of telephone number at Isebrook Library

Change of telephone number at Isebrook Library:
Nene House
The Library at Isebrook Hospital now has a new phone number. You can call us on 01933 235862 from an outside phone.

If you are calling us from Highfield, Francis Crick, Bevan House, Danetre and Isebrook Hospital just dial extension 3562.

Work to raise care standard

Work to raise care standard:
ERRORS by hospitals are putting the lives of patients with diabetes in danger, according to research. Evening Telegraph

Heatwave Plan for England 2012 published

Heatwave Plan for England 2012 published:
The Heatwave Plan and accompanying guidance is intended to raise public and professional awareness on how to prepare in case of severe hot weather and potential heatwaves this summer.
The Plan has been developed in partnership with the Health Protection Agency, and is supported by the Met Office. It sets out the risks to health of exposure from severe heat, and the steps people can take to protect their own health, and to reduce the risks of illness and death in the most vulnerable people.
This year there is a specific focus on large scale public events in light of the events and celebrations planned this summer, and to provide advice during Ramadan, which this year falls over the summer period.
The accompanying guidance published alongside the Heatwave Plan includes:
  • an Equality Analysis
  • a ‘Making the Case’ document which outlines the impacts of heat on health
  • Heatwave: looking after yourself and others during hot weather (2011) – a public information factsheet
  • Heatwave: supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave – advice for health and social care professionals (2012)
  • Heatwave: supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave – advice for care home managers (2012)
Read guidance letter to NHS and LA chief executives
Download Heatwave plan for England 2012 and accompanying documents
Department of Health

NHS hospital food 'will improve'

NHS hospital food 'will improve': Health Secretary Andrew Lansley insists the quality of hospital food in England will improve, after criticism of the nutritional value of meals currently offered. BBC News

Calls to mental health lines rise

Calls to mental health lines rise: Mental health charities say they have seen a surge in calls to their helplines since the start of the recession. BBC News

New NHS Information strategy unveiled

New NHS Information strategy unveiled: The new NHS Information strategy, published today, says patients will be able to book doctors' appointments and check test results online, and access their GP records online and by smart phone within three years. E-Health Insider

GMC publish report on implementing revalidation

GMC publish report on implementing revalidation: The General Medical Council (GMC) has published a report on the implementation of revalidation, subject to legislation being agreed by the Secretary of State for Health. NHS Employers

Alive and clicking: information that benefits all

Alive and clicking: information that benefits all:
This paper explores the potential for using and sharing information in the NHS. It looks at the costs and benefits of informing and communicating with patients through web and social media platforms versus the costs of not doing so effectively.

Debt 'putting off' medical students, BMA warns - BBC News

Debt 'putting off' medical students, BMA warns - BBC News:

BBC News


Debt 'putting off' medical students, BMA warns
BBC News
He urged delegates to fight government plans to change the NHS pension scheme. Health minister Simon Burns said pension reform was "necessary". Ballot papers are being sent to 103000 BMA members. It is the first time doctors have been balloted for ...

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Up to 1,000 new doctors could face unemployment

Up to 1,000 new doctors could face unemployment: Up to 1,000 new doctors will face unemployment next year as there are too few training places available, it has been warned. The Daily Telegraph

GPs go online to end '8am rush'

GPs go online to end '8am rush': Patients are to be allowed to book GP appointments online as part of an attempt by ministers to make the NHS more "customer friendly". The Daily Telegraph

Most GPs can't recognise signs of Alzheimer's

Most GPs can't recognise signs of Alzheimer's:
Dementia will kill one in three people over 65, but a survey of GPs reveals that almost two-thirds admit they are not properly taught to recognise the signs of it. The Independent