Thursday 19 June 2014

KGH suffers from cost of bed blockers

KGH suffers from cost of bed blockers Bed blockers at Kettering General Hospital are causing “vast” expense, according to a report to a health body. Northamptonshire Telegraph

Knowledge strategy: harnessing the power of information to improve the public’s health

Knowledge strategy: harnessing the power of information to improve the public’s health This document describes the strategic approach to information and knowledge that the public health system needs to take in order to improve and protect public health and reduce inequalities. The knowledge strategy was developed following an extended and open consultation process and incorporates responses from local government, national organisations and key partners. Public Health England

Dementia progress 'achingly slow'

Dementia progress 'achingly slow' Progress on new research and treatments for dementia has been "achingly slow", the man appointed as global envoy for the disease says. BBC News

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England NHS 'faces funding gap'

England NHS 'faces funding gap' The NHS in England faces a funding gap of up to £2bn for the next financial year, with growing costs set to outstrip income, the BBC understands. BBC News

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Viewpoint: International study backs NHS as GP role under threat

Viewpoint: International study backs NHS as GP role under threat With the NHS under siege from overwhelming pressures and short-term policy gimmicks from politicians from all sides, the latest report from the Commonwealth Fund is a welcome relief, writes BMA deputy chairman Dr Kailash Chand. GP Online

Jeremy Hunt calls for end to cosmetic surgery on NHS

Jeremy Hunt calls for end to cosmetic surgery on NHS Health secretary says public money should not be spent to improve someone's looks

Jeremy Hunt, the health secretary, has expressed his strong opposition to the NHS funding cosmetic surgery at a time when it is under heavy financial pressure.

Hunt said all decisions must be taken on "clinical need", and public money must not be used to pay for surgery just to improve someone's looks. Continue reading... The Guardian

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Nearly half of patients do not understand medical language

Nearly half of patients do not understand medical language The Royal College of GPs found that nearly one half of patients struggle to understand the advice given to them by their doctor or know how to properly take their medication. The Daily Telegraph

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Nurses reject plans to make patients pay £10 for a GP appointment

Nurses reject plans to make patients pay £10 for a GP appointment The UK’s largest nursing union has overwhelmingly voted against plans to introduce £10 charges every time someone goes to see their GP, in what bosses described as an affirmation of the belief the NHS should be free at point of delivery. The Independent

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Hospital wrong to put ‘do not resuscitate’ note in patient’s file

Hospital wrong to put ‘do not resuscitate’ note in patient’s file Doctors have a legal duty to tell patients if a “do not resuscitate” order has been placed in their medical records, the Court of Appeal in England has ruled. The Independent