£5 million care home ‘extends’ Northampton General Hospital site

£5 million care home ‘extends’ Northampton General Hospital site A second care home at the edge of the Northampton General Hospital site is providing a way of increasing beds for recovering patients without using NHS money. Northampton Chronicle and Echo

What is the evidence on the economic impacts of integrated care?

What is the evidence on the economic impacts of integrated care?  This policy summary reviews the existing evidence on the economic impact of integrated care approaches. Whereas it is generally accepted that integrated care models have a positive effect on the quality of care, health outcomes and patient satisfaction, it is less clear how cost effective they are. The authors found that the evidence base in this field was not strong enough to thoroughly assess the cost-effectiveness of integrated care and that a readjustment of expectations in terms of its assessment was therefore required. European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies

From the pond into the sea: children's transition to adult health services

From the pond into the sea: children's transition to adult health services This review found that young people with complex health needs do not always receive the necessary care and support when they move on to adult care services. The transition process can be a vulnerable time for young people and their families. During this period, they stop receiving health services that they may have had since a young age and move on to equivalent adult services which can be structured and funded differently. The review found that there are many committed professionals providing high-quality care but that system-wide change is needed in order to make the transition between services smoother for patients and families. Care Quality Commission 

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See also:

• NICE guidance to help tackle transition from children's to adult services NICE

CCGs may be audited to explain pressures on acute trusts

CCGs may be audited to explain pressures on acute trusts More GP commissioners has led to more burdens on acute sector. OnMedica

How mobile became mighty in healthcare

How mobile became mighty in healthcare Ten powerful trends emerging in mobile health for patients, professionals and providers

Without a doubt, 2014 will be declared the year mobile became mighty in healthcare. No matter where in the world you live, whether you are talking about patients, consumers, or healthcare providers, mobile is revolutionising the future of healthcare so much so, that it's worth taking a closer look at 10 powerful trends emerging throughout the mobile health space.

We'll also be showcasing our findings on mobile health user experience at the Mighty Mobile seminar at the inaugural Cannes Lions Health festival. Continue reading... The Guardian

Families left in the dark about care home dangers - Orchid View deaths inquiry

Families left in the dark about care home dangers - Orchid View deaths inquiry Serious Case Review into Orchid View neglect deaths scandal attacks 'perverse' restrictions on families being told about safety concerns at care homes. The Daily Telegraph

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CQC response to Orchid View Serious Case Review Care Quality Commission
• Orchid View care home scandal review 'not enough' BBC News
• Orchid View care home to receive damning report published today The Daily Mail

Northumbria NHS trust saves £67m by freeing itself from PFI deal

Northumbria NHS trust saves £67m by freeing itself from PFI deal

Critics of the controversial private-finance initiative (PFI) programme have called for a full independent inquiry after an NHS trust saved nearly £67m by buying one of its hospitals out of its expensive private-sector deal. The Independent