Research reveals 14 per cent of people in Northampton affected by hearing loss
Around 14 per cent of people in Northampton are affected by hearing loss, according to new figures. Northampton Chronicle & Echo
Wednesday, 10 September 2014
Northamptonshire completes 20 million steps during one weekend
Northamptonshire completes 20 million steps during one weekend
Residents of Northamptonshire reached a target of walking 20 million steps during one weekend. Northampton Chronicle & Echo
Residents of Northamptonshire reached a target of walking 20 million steps during one weekend. Northampton Chronicle & Echo
Dementia patients 'face care tax'
Dementia patients 'face care tax'
Dementia patients in the UK face what is, in effect, a "care tax" because they are left to sort out much of the care they need themselves, experts say. BBC News
Dementia patients in the UK face what is, in effect, a "care tax" because they are left to sort out much of the care they need themselves, experts say. BBC News
The costs of specialised care
The costs of specialised care
Patients requiring specialised care are usually treated by specialist teams with particular expertise and equipment. Concentrating services in this way should be cost-effective but there is concern that national tariffs might fail to fully reflect the true costs associated with treating patients that require specialised care. This is because the healthcare resource groups (HRGs), used to categorise patients and on which national tariffs are based, may not perfectly differentiate between patients that do and do not receive specialised care. This analysis aims to identify whether or not a patient received specialised care and evaluate whether and by how much such patients have higher costs than those allocated to the same HRG. Centre for Health Economics (CHE)
Report
CHE publications
Patients requiring specialised care are usually treated by specialist teams with particular expertise and equipment. Concentrating services in this way should be cost-effective but there is concern that national tariffs might fail to fully reflect the true costs associated with treating patients that require specialised care. This is because the healthcare resource groups (HRGs), used to categorise patients and on which national tariffs are based, may not perfectly differentiate between patients that do and do not receive specialised care. This analysis aims to identify whether or not a patient received specialised care and evaluate whether and by how much such patients have higher costs than those allocated to the same HRG. Centre for Health Economics (CHE)
Report
CHE publications
Alzheimer's now costs the UK £26bn every year, major new research suggests
Alzheimer's now costs the UK £26bn every year, major new research suggests
Two million Britons will suffer from Alzheimer’s by 2050, according to the most comprehensive review of the disease to date - which also reveals the costs of the condition to the UK have soared to £26bn a year. Independent
Two million Britons will suffer from Alzheimer’s by 2050, according to the most comprehensive review of the disease to date - which also reveals the costs of the condition to the UK have soared to £26bn a year. Independent
Stressed and depressed should be fast-tracked for NHS help
Stressed and depressed should be fast-tracked for NHS help
The country's most senior doctor says NHS should look at speedier ways to help those suffering from anxiety, stress and depression, with a 24 per cent rise in sick days caused by such conditions. Telegraph
The country's most senior doctor says NHS should look at speedier ways to help those suffering from anxiety, stress and depression, with a 24 per cent rise in sick days caused by such conditions. Telegraph
Research and analysis: Ebola virus disease: epidemiological update
Research and analysis: Ebola virus disease: epidemiological update
Epidemiology of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Senegal (new imported case). Public Health England
Epidemiology of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Senegal (new imported case). Public Health England
Regular walking breaks 'protect arteries'
Regular walking breaks 'protect arteries'
Just a five-minute walk every hour helps protect against damage of sitting all day,” the Mail Online reports. A study of 12 healthy but inactive young men found that if they sat still without moving their legs for three hours, the walls of their main ...
and more »
Health News from NHS Choices
Just a five-minute walk every hour helps protect against damage of sitting all day,” the Mail Online reports. A study of 12 healthy but inactive young men found that if they sat still without moving their legs for three hours, the walls of their main ...
and more »
Health News from NHS Choices
Sibling bullying linked to young adult depression
Sibling bullying linked to young adult depression
Being bullied regularly by a sibling could put children at risk of depression when they are older,” BBC News reports. A new UK study followed children from birth to early adulthood. Analysis of more than 3,000 children found those who reported ... Health News from NHS Choices
Being bullied regularly by a sibling could put children at risk of depression when they are older,” BBC News reports. A new UK study followed children from birth to early adulthood. Analysis of more than 3,000 children found those who reported ... Health News from NHS Choices
Guidance: SEND: guide for health professionals
Guidance: SEND: guide for health professionals
This guide is for:
clinical commissioning groups
health professionals
local authorities
It explains the duties and responsibilities of health professionals who deal with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families.
This guide should be read alongside the ‘Special education needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25’.
Department of Health
This guide is for:
clinical commissioning groups
health professionals
local authorities
It explains the duties and responsibilities of health professionals who deal with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families.
This guide should be read alongside the ‘Special education needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25’.
Department of Health
Major NHS IT system successfully rebuilt and launched while supporting thousands of health staff and patients
Major NHS IT system successfully rebuilt and launched while supporting thousands of health staff and patients
September 09, 2014: A highly complex national IT system that provides the foundation for round-the-clock patient care has been successfully rebuilt in a project led by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC). IC QOF
September 09, 2014: A highly complex national IT system that provides the foundation for round-the-clock patient care has been successfully rebuilt in a project led by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC). IC QOF
Annual report of the Chief Medical Officer 2013: public mental health priorities
Annual report of the Chief Medical Officer 2013: public mental health priorities
This report looks at the epidemiology of public mental health, the quality of evidence, possible future innovations in science and technology, and the economic case for good mental health. It also outlines the importance of both treating mental health as equal to physical health and of focusing on the needs and safety of people with mental illness. Department of Health
This report looks at the epidemiology of public mental health, the quality of evidence, possible future innovations in science and technology, and the economic case for good mental health. It also outlines the importance of both treating mental health as equal to physical health and of focusing on the needs and safety of people with mental illness. Department of Health
Health Premium Incentive Scheme (HPIS) 2014/15 and public health allocations: a technical consultation
Health Premium Incentive Scheme (HPIS) 2014/15 and public health allocations: a technical consultation
This consultation seeks views on plans for the introduction of HPIS, a scheme which rewards local authorities for public health improvements made in line with selected indicators from the public health outcomes framework. The consultation is also seeking views on technical aspects of public health funding allocations for 2015 to 2016. The consultation closes on 23 October 2014. Department of Health (DH)
This consultation seeks views on plans for the introduction of HPIS, a scheme which rewards local authorities for public health improvements made in line with selected indicators from the public health outcomes framework. The consultation is also seeking views on technical aspects of public health funding allocations for 2015 to 2016. The consultation closes on 23 October 2014. Department of Health (DH)
Sleeping pills 'linked to dementia'
Sleeping pills 'linked to dementia'
Long-term use of pills for anxiety and sleep problems may be linked to Alzheimer's, research suggests. BBC News
Long-term use of pills for anxiety and sleep problems may be linked to Alzheimer's, research suggests. BBC News
Some patients 'awake' during surgery
Some patients 'awake' during surgery
Scientists suggest one in 19,000 undergoing an operation under general anaesthetic wake up during surgery, based on the biggest study into the subject. BBC News
Scientists suggest one in 19,000 undergoing an operation under general anaesthetic wake up during surgery, based on the biggest study into the subject. BBC News
E-cigarettes: a review of the evidence-base for regulation
E-cigarettes: a review of the evidence-base for regulation
Sally Adams summarises a recent review of e-cigarettes, which looks at use, content, safety, effects on smokers and the potential for harm and benefit. The Mental Elf
Sally Adams summarises a recent review of e-cigarettes, which looks at use, content, safety, effects on smokers and the potential for harm and benefit. The Mental Elf
Why the elderly can go downhill, after the loss of their partner
Why the elderly can go downhill, after the loss of their partner
Bereavement can have a devastating impact on the immune systems of older people and may explain why many elderly spouses die soon after the loss of their loved ones, scientists have said. Independent
Bereavement can have a devastating impact on the immune systems of older people and may explain why many elderly spouses die soon after the loss of their loved ones, scientists have said. Independent
GP crisis as soaring numbers refusing to take patients
GP crisis as soaring numbers refusing to take patients
Investigation finds hundreds of GP surgeries are closing their lists to new arrivals, forcing out existing patients or facing closure. Telegraph
Investigation finds hundreds of GP surgeries are closing their lists to new arrivals, forcing out existing patients or facing closure. Telegraph
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