This blog covers the latest UK health care news, publications, policy announcements, events and information focused on the NHS, as well as the latest media stories and local news coverage of the NHS Trusts in Northamptonshire.
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
Changes will help Northamptonshire NHS says GP
Changes will help Northamptonshire NHS says GP: The chairman of the Wellingborough branch of the body charged with making changes to healthcare provision in the county say they are essential to improve a service which is “hugely stretched”. Evening Telegraph
MP Ellis: “Government is right to axe 5,000 NHS managers”
MP Ellis: “Government is right to axe 5,000 NHS managers”: Northampton MP Michael Ellis today told the Commons it was “ludicrous” that around 400 NHS managers were paid more than the Prime Minister. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
NHS 'had culture of sheer bullying'
NHS 'had culture of sheer bullying': The former boss of a hospital which is being investigated over high death rates tells MPs there was a culture of "sheer bullying" in the NHS. BBC News
Full reaction to GMS 2013/14 decision
Full reaction to GMS 2013/14 decision: GP leaders warned the government would 'live to rue the day' after the DH ignored most of the BMA's concerns as it set out final plans for the 2013/14 for England. GP Online
NHS needs long-term solutions not short-term fixes
NHS needs long-term solutions not short-term fixes:
Select committee criticises current response to Nicholson challenge Related items from OnMedica NHS must involve public in solving financial crisis NHS policy hampers integrated care commissioning Royal Colleges unite to tackle health inequity £5.45 billion budget for local public health services DH stresses importance of localism in commissioning |
Child health profiles
Child health profiles: These profiles provide a snapshot of child health and well-being for each local authority in England using key health indicators, which enables comparison locally, regionally and
nationally. By using the profiles local organisations can work in partnership to plan and commission evidence-based services based on local need. The profiles allow you to compare the outcomes in your local population with others in order to identify and learn from better performing areas. A child health profile is available for each top level local authority in England.
nationally. By using the profiles local organisations can work in partnership to plan and commission evidence-based services based on local need. The profiles allow you to compare the outcomes in your local population with others in order to identify and learn from better performing areas. A child health profile is available for each top level local authority in England.
Jeremy Hunt accused of 'grossly unfair' allocation of public health funding
Jeremy Hunt accused of 'grossly unfair' allocation of public health funding: London's wealthy boroughs have been given more money than poorer areas to tackle smoking and obesity
Some of England's healthiest and wealthiest areas have been allocated the largest amounts of government money to tackle problems such as smoking and obesity, in apparent contradiction of ministerial pledges that poor areas with much needier populations would get the most cash.
Some of England's healthiest and wealthiest areas have been allocated the largest amounts of government money to tackle problems such as smoking and obesity, in apparent contradiction of ministerial pledges that poor areas with much needier populations would get the most cash.
The GPs who are cutting hospital admissions
The GPs who are cutting hospital admissions: Surrey doctors believe they have greatly improved services to patients by setting up a community-based clinic
As GPs take on responsibility for spending the bulk of the NHS budget, doctors in 17 general practices in Surrey have already organised better delivery of care for their patients by bringing secondary services into the community.
As GPs take on responsibility for spending the bulk of the NHS budget, doctors in 17 general practices in Surrey have already organised better delivery of care for their patients by bringing secondary services into the community.
NHS is 'not ready' for changes, say senior staff
NHS is 'not ready' for changes, say senior staff: Survey of NHS professionals says that staff and organisations are ill-prepared for next month's radical restructure
More than three-quarters of senior NHS staff fear the health service is not ready for the major reorganisation that comes into force in less than two weeks. That is a key finding of a survey of NHS professionals, in both clinical and management roles, who belong to the Guardian's healthcare network.
More than three-quarters of senior NHS staff fear the health service is not ready for the major reorganisation that comes into force in less than two weeks. That is a key finding of a survey of NHS professionals, in both clinical and management roles, who belong to the Guardian's healthcare network.
Sir David Nicholson admits misinforming Parliament over whistleblower
Sir David Nicholson admits misinforming Parliament over whistleblower: Sir David Nicholson, the embattled chief executive of the NHS, has admitted giving incorrect evidence to MPs over how he dealt with a prominent 'whistleblower', it emerged today. The Daily Telegraph
Doctors put lower value on lives of the disabled, study finds
Doctors put lower value on lives of the disabled, study finds: NHS doctors are more likely to allow patients to die if they suffer from a mental disability, a damning report suggests. The Independent
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