Consultation over ambulance stations closure:
Plans to close all of the county’s ambulance stations apart from two are set to go out to consultation. Evening Telegraph
“Ambulance stations are garages, nothing more” says EMAS chief:
THE medical director of the ambulance service covering Northamptonshire has tried to allay fears about plans to cut the number of stations in the county from nine to just two. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Ambulances in Northamptonshire help out after ‘teething problems’ at private firm
Ambulances in Northamptonshire help out after ‘teething problems’ at private firm:
The ambulance service for Northamptonshire is being called in to transport upto six patients a day on routine transfers after ‘teething problems’ by the private firm that now runs the service, it has been claimed. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
The ambulance service for Northamptonshire is being called in to transport upto six patients a day on routine transfers after ‘teething problems’ by the private firm that now runs the service, it has been claimed. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
Ramadan – a guide for healthcare professionals
Ramadan – a guide for healthcare professionals: This year’s Ramadan starts on Friday, 20 July, and will continue for 30 days until Saturday, 18 August.
NHS Diabetes has developed an online guide to help healthcare professionals support their patients to manage their diabetes during Ramadan, using a leaflet produced by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
NHS Diabetes has also brought together useful resources, which are available as part of the guide.
NHS Diabetes has developed an online guide to help healthcare professionals support their patients to manage their diabetes during Ramadan, using a leaflet produced by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
NHS Diabetes has also brought together useful resources, which are available as part of the guide.
New commissioning factsheet for CCGs
New commissioning factsheet for CCGs:
This explains:
A number of previous documents have described these commissioning responsibilities, but the factsheet brings the information together in one place and provides further clarity on certain aspects. NHS Networks
This explains:
- Which services CCGs will commission from 1 April 2013
- Those services that will be commissioned by the NHS Commissioning Board (NHS CB)
- Those services that will be commissioned or provided by local authorities and Public Health England.
A number of previous documents have described these commissioning responsibilities, but the factsheet brings the information together in one place and provides further clarity on certain aspects. NHS Networks
Health and social care reform: making it work for mental health
Health and social care reform: making it work for mental health:
It highlights four key areas of concern in commissioning; local decision making; integrated care; and personalisation and patient choice. It makes recommendations to CCGs, health and wellbeing boards, government and MPs in order to overcome any challenges which the reforms might present. NHS Networks
It highlights four key areas of concern in commissioning; local decision making; integrated care; and personalisation and patient choice. It makes recommendations to CCGs, health and wellbeing boards, government and MPs in order to overcome any challenges which the reforms might present. NHS Networks
UK's hidden world of mutilation
UK's hidden world of mutilation: UK women speak out about the hidden world of female mutilation BBC News
VIDEO: Hidden world of mutilation in the UK
VIDEO: Hidden world of mutilation in the UK: About 20,000 children are 'at risk' from Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) every year in the year in the UK. Sue Lloyd Roberts investigates why despite being illegal for many years it still goes on. BBC News
Millions of hospital data errors 'threaten GP commissioning'
Millions of hospital data errors 'threaten GP commissioning': Hospitals in England are consistently failing to supply correct patient data to the wider NHS, which may undermine GP commissioning, according to a landmark report. GP Online
Immigration rules workshop FAQs
Immigration rules workshop FAQs: New frequently asked questions (FAQs) on immigration rules are now available on our website. NHS Employers
National survey of hepatitis C services in prisons in England
National survey of hepatitis C services in prisons in England:
This survey is the first dedicated look at hepatitis C services in prisons in England. Basic information was collected on the types of services provided in prisons for the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of prisoners with hepatitis C. The survey indicates progress in accessibility, as treatment for chronic hepatitis C infection is now available to prisoners in most prisons in England compared to two thirds of prisons testing in 2007. The survey states that the diagnosis and treatment of chronic hepatitis C in prison is beneficial as it provides access to normally ‘hard-to-reach’ individuals. The results of this survey offer useful information for policy makers, commissioners and service providers on models of good practice for provision of diagnosis, treatment and care of people living with hepatitis C infection in prisons in England.
This survey is the first dedicated look at hepatitis C services in prisons in England. Basic information was collected on the types of services provided in prisons for the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of prisoners with hepatitis C. The survey indicates progress in accessibility, as treatment for chronic hepatitis C infection is now available to prisoners in most prisons in England compared to two thirds of prisons testing in 2007. The survey states that the diagnosis and treatment of chronic hepatitis C in prison is beneficial as it provides access to normally ‘hard-to-reach’ individuals. The results of this survey offer useful information for policy makers, commissioners and service providers on models of good practice for provision of diagnosis, treatment and care of people living with hepatitis C infection in prisons in England.
Nurse facing sack for Facebook protest
Nurse facing sack for Facebook protest:
A nurse who made a Facebook post about Biggleswade Hospital has been suspended from her job.Bernadette Green wrote on a Facebook group page for hospital supporters: “Did you know Whitbread ward is down to two patients now???? Yet still SEPT deny that beds are being blocked. If it wasn’t so serious it would be laughable." A spokesman for SEPT said: "A member of staff has been suspended pending a... Healthcare Today
A nurse who made a Facebook post about Biggleswade Hospital has been suspended from her job.Bernadette Green wrote on a Facebook group page for hospital supporters: “Did you know Whitbread ward is down to two patients now???? Yet still SEPT deny that beds are being blocked. If it wasn’t so serious it would be laughable." A spokesman for SEPT said: "A member of staff has been suspended pending a... Healthcare Today
'Advance refusal' cards for patients fearing 'death pathway'
'Advance refusal' cards for patients fearing 'death pathway': Terminally ill patients are being issued with special cards warning doctors not to place them on a controversial "death pathway" amid fears the practice is becoming routine.
The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph
Average worker took six days off sick last year
Average worker took six days off sick last year:
The amount of time lost through sickness absence has fallen to less than 3 per cent in Britain, new research has revealed. The Independent
The amount of time lost through sickness absence has fallen to less than 3 per cent in Britain, new research has revealed. The Independent
Physios to prescribe drugs
Physios to prescribe drugs:
Physiotherapists and podiatrists will be allowed to prescribe medicines, the Department of Health has announced. The Independent
Physiotherapists and podiatrists will be allowed to prescribe medicines, the Department of Health has announced. The Independent
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