Northamptonshire partnerships launch mental health support website
Northamptonshire health groups and the county council have teamed up to launch a website devoted to supporting the wellbeing and mental health of youngsters in the county. Evening Telegraph
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.
Monday, 10 March 2014
Healthcare provider to create 100 Northamptonshire jobs
Healthcare provider to create 100 Northamptonshire jobs
A healthcare provider is looking to recruit about 100 people in Northamptonshire after an appeal from the county council. Evening Telegraph
A healthcare provider is looking to recruit about 100 people in Northamptonshire after an appeal from the county council. Evening Telegraph
Young people urged to ask ‘Is A&E for me?’
Young people urged to ask ‘Is A&E for me?’
A campaign urging young people to check whether they really need to go to accident and emergency is holding several outreach events in Kettering. Evening Telegraph
A campaign urging young people to check whether they really need to go to accident and emergency is holding several outreach events in Kettering. Evening Telegraph
Kettering Hospital ‘nurtures its own talent’ through apprentice scheme
Kettering Hospital ‘nurtures its own talent’ through apprentice scheme
Kettering Hospital says an initiative to nurture its own talent by helping people with no background in health to gain experience – and then a job – has been a success so far. Evening Telegraph
Kettering Hospital says an initiative to nurture its own talent by helping people with no background in health to gain experience – and then a job – has been a success so far. Evening Telegraph
Standards of care for people who self-harm must be improved, says NICE
Standards of care for people who self-harm must be improved, says NICE
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published a quality standard to improve the quality of care and support for children, young people, and adults who self-harm.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published a quality standard to improve the quality of care and support for children, young people, and adults who self-harm.
National lung transplant list urged
National lung transplant list urged
Lung disease experts are calling for a new national system to identify lungs for transplant which could double the number of procedures across the UK. BBC News
Lung disease experts are calling for a new national system to identify lungs for transplant which could double the number of procedures across the UK. BBC News
Less than 1% of public health budget is used to treat obesity in children
Less than 1% of public health budget is used to treat obesity in children
A minute amount of money is being used to combat childhood obesity, despite it being a top health priority, according to new figures released Monday. Independent
A minute amount of money is being used to combat childhood obesity, despite it being a top health priority, according to new figures released Monday. Independent
Scientists find the origin of 'bad' fat linked to heart disease and cancer
Scientists find the origin of 'bad' fat linked to heart disease and cancer
Scientists have discovered the origin of the “bad” kind of fat found in the body which is linked with heart disease, cancer and other serious obesity-related illnesses, even though people carrying it can look slim. Independent
Scientists have discovered the origin of the “bad” kind of fat found in the body which is linked with heart disease, cancer and other serious obesity-related illnesses, even though people carrying it can look slim. Independent
Scientists develop blood test to detect Alzheimer's disease
Scientists develop blood test to detect Alzheimer's disease
A blood test that can detect Alzheimer’s disease up to three years before the onset of symptoms has been developed by scientists who believe that it could lead to the early diagnosis of progressive dementia in elderly people. Independent
A blood test that can detect Alzheimer’s disease up to three years before the onset of symptoms has been developed by scientists who believe that it could lead to the early diagnosis of progressive dementia in elderly people. Independent
NHS data used by third parties
NHS data used by third parties
It emerged yesterday that two NHS partners were accused of privacy errors. Although both parties have claimed they respected the law and people's privacy in using the data, they have both removed the related information from the internet.One of the breaches involved PA Consulting, a Marketing firm who released a report claiming it had used Google BigQuery servers to advise clients on targeting their audience through s... Healthcare Today
It emerged yesterday that two NHS partners were accused of privacy errors. Although both parties have claimed they respected the law and people's privacy in using the data, they have both removed the related information from the internet.One of the breaches involved PA Consulting, a Marketing firm who released a report claiming it had used Google BigQuery servers to advise clients on targeting their audience through s... Healthcare Today
Britain 'will not act' on sugar advice
Britain 'will not act' on sugar advice
Britain will not act on WHO guidance to cut sugar intake, officials say. Telegraph
Britain will not act on WHO guidance to cut sugar intake, officials say. Telegraph
NICE consults on draft recommendations for psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people
NICE consults on draft recommendations for psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people
NICE, the healthcare guidance body, is currently developing a clinical guideline on the recognition and management of psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people. As part of this process, draft recommendations have been published on the NICE website today (9 August) for public consultation.
NICE, the healthcare guidance body, is currently developing a clinical guideline on the recognition and management of psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people. As part of this process, draft recommendations have been published on the NICE website today (9 August) for public consultation.
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