NHFT Libraries Health News: 02/11/13

Monday, 11 February 2013

NHS warn do not put extra pressure on county hospitals
Northampton Herald and Post
Northampton General Hospital Minor Emergencies Minor is located next to Accident and Emergency, just inside the main entrance at Northampton General Hospital. It shares the same opening hours as Accident and Emergency. - If you need a doctor outside ...

A&E visits rise at Northampton General Hospital

A&E visits rise at Northampton General Hospital: Almost 100,000 people will visit Northampton General Hospital’s A&E in just 12 months, bosses predict, as admissions continue to increase. Northampton Chronicle and Echo

E-cigarettes - miracle or menace?

E-cigarettes - miracle or menace?: The growing use of e-cigarettes continues to divide opinion BBC News

Social care cap 'set at £75,000'

Social care cap 'set at £75,000': Elderly people in England will not have to pay more than £75,000 for long-term social care after 2017, the health secretary is set to say on Monday. BBC News

Cancer patients 'struggling alone'

Cancer patients 'struggling alone': Thousands of cancer patients are struggling to manage their treatment and recovery because they get no support from family or friends, a charity says. BBC News

Beef products 'pose no health risk'

Beef products 'pose no health risk': All processed beef products are safe to eat but there is likely to be more unwelcome news of contamination in the ongoing horsemeat scandal, the government says. BBC News

The Francis Report - support for employers

The Francis Report - support for employers: Access our updated web pages for information and resources to support employers with the key workforce implications of the Francis Report. NHS Employers

Unison accept proposals for Agenda for Change

Unison accept proposals for Agenda for Change: Unison have announced that, following their consultations with members about proposed changes to Agenda for Change, they have agreed to accept the changes. NHS Employers

Specialists working in a generalist way is what works best for patients, argues Dr Partha Kar

Specialists working in a generalist way is what works best for patients, argues Dr Partha Kar: The NHS is struggling. Reports are pouring out suggesting that the health service needs more generalists and better trained general practitioners, as the patient coming through the door rarely has one pathology any more. Think of the olden days which had general medicine clinics and general physicians. They ‘specialised’ in having the bigger picture, could join … Continue reading » NHS Voices

The NHS friends and family test: publication guidance

The NHS friends and family test: publication guidance: This guidance is aimed at providers of NHS funded services on calculating and presenting the NHS friends and family test results. It details how scores will be calculated and how national and local publication should be carried out. It aims to support those who are
currently implementing the test.

Job applicants with schizophrenia facing ‘discrimination’

Job applicants with schizophrenia facing ‘discrimination’: Tens of thousands of people with schizophrenia are being denied the chance to work because of “severe discrimination”, a report has found. The Independent

Innovation in Patient-Centered Care: Lessons from a Qualitative Study of Innovative Health Care Organizations in Washington State

Innovation in Patient-Centered Care: Lessons from a Qualitative Study of Innovative Health Care Organizations in Washington State: There are several different approaches to promoting patient-centered care. Little is known, however, about how health care organizations choose their approach and set goals. In this Commonwealth Fund–supported study, researchers interviewed health plan leaders and providers in Washington State, a leader in patient-centered innovation. The Commonwealth Fund

Measles at highest level for 18 years

Measles at highest level for 18 years: There were 2,016 confirmed cases of measles in England and Wales reported to the Health Protection Agency (HPA) in 2012, which is the highest annual total since 1994.