An alternative guide to the urgent and emergency care system in England A&E is often seen as a service in crisis and is the focus of much media and political interest. But A&E is just the tip of the iceberg – the whole urgent and emergency care system is complex, and surrounded by myth and confusion. Our brand new animation gives a whistle-stop tour of how the system fits together and busts some myths about what’s really going on – explaining that the underlying causes go much deeper than just A&E and demand a joined-up response across all services. King's Fund
Wednesday, 9 April 2014
Sharp increase in steroid users
Sharp increase in steroid users A leading drugs charity says it has seen a 645% increase in the number of steroid users at needle exchanges. BBC News
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Male eating disorders 'overlooked'
Male eating disorders 'overlooked' Young men with an eating disorder are not getting the help and support they need because of perceptions about a "women's illness", say researchers. BBC News
GPs in ambulances slash A&E admissions
GPs in ambulances slash A&E admissions Putting GPs in ambulances has prevented 2,300 emergency admissions and saved £2.5m across three CCGs in the last 18 months. GP Online
Mental Healthwatch handbook: improving mental health with your community
Mental Healthwatch handbook: improving mental health with your community This handbook provides information on how Healthwatch can help improve mental health with a range of partners including central government, service users, commissioners, providers, the voluntary sector and councils. National Survivors User Network for Mental Health
Review of the operation of Sections 135 and 136 of the Mental Health Act
Review of the operation of Sections 135 and 136 of the Mental Health Act The government is reviewing the operation of Sections 135 and 136 of the Mental Health Act to make sure that the legislative framework offers the right support for people at the right time. These parts of the legislation give the police powers to temporarily remove people who appear to be suffering from a mental disorder and who need urgent care to a ‘place of safety’, so that a mental health assessment can be carried out and appropriate arrangements made for their care. This review aims to examine evidence to determine whether or not changes to the legislation would improve outcomes for people experiencing a mental health crisis. Department of Health
Understanding of Parkinson’s in hospitals ‘woefully inadequate’
Understanding of Parkinson’s in hospitals ‘woefully inadequate’ Almost half of inpatients with the condition not getting regular access to drugs they need, warns charity. OnMedica
Why the new duty of candour could be detrimental to the NHS
Why the new duty of candour could be detrimental to the NHSWith 99% of doctors already being open with their patients, is there any need for a legal duty of candour?
Moves to introduce a duty of candour to ensure patients get an explanation when something goes wrong may seem positive, but the potential for confusion could cause problems.Continue reading... The Guardian
Moves to introduce a duty of candour to ensure patients get an explanation when something goes wrong may seem positive, but the potential for confusion could cause problems.Continue reading... The Guardian
NHS blunders put millions of records at risk
NHS blunders put millions of records at risk NHS chiefs admit major breaches saw security of millions of patient records compromised. The Daily Telegraph
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- HSCIC admits HES data breaches E-Health Insider
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