Monday, 21 September 2015
Corby health group up for prestigious award
Corby health group up for prestigious award A Corby organisation responsible for spending the majority of the local health budget on services in the area has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. Northamptonshire Telegraph
University that linked up with Northamptonshire healthcare trust celebrates top accolade in national guide
University that linked up with Northamptonshire healthcare trust celebrates top accolade in national guide The University of Buckingham, which this year joined forced with Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to launch the UK’s first independent Medical School, has been awarded the ultimate accolade - University of the Year for Teaching Quality - by the Times and Sunday Times University Guide. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
We need to talk about social care providers
We need to talk about social care providers Amid growing concern that most NHS providers are sliding into deficit, arguably we should be even more worried about social care providers.
This is a complex and sprawling sector – more than 12,000 independent organisations, ranging from big corporate chains to small family-run businesses, charities and social enterprises, which makes the NHS provider landscape look like a sea of organisational tranquillity. Less than 10 per cent of social care is actually provided by councils or the NHS – their retreat from long term care provision is virtually complete. But unlike the NHS, when a social care provider hits the financial rocks, bankruptcy not bail-out is the more likely scenario. The King's Fund
This is a complex and sprawling sector – more than 12,000 independent organisations, ranging from big corporate chains to small family-run businesses, charities and social enterprises, which makes the NHS provider landscape look like a sea of organisational tranquillity. Less than 10 per cent of social care is actually provided by councils or the NHS – their retreat from long term care provision is virtually complete. But unlike the NHS, when a social care provider hits the financial rocks, bankruptcy not bail-out is the more likely scenario. The King's Fund
Creating a sustainable 21st century healthcare system
Creating a sustainable 21st century healthcare system This report highlights how a ‘perfect storm’ of demographic and wider economic and social trends are converging to push up the cost of healthcare across the globe. It showcases examples of innovation from across the world which could save lives and money if introduced more widely. It suggests that a concerted focus on innovation and prevention - developing more empowered health consumers, whilst also maximising the potential of big data - would help to deliver significant savings in the long-term. International Longevity Centre
NHS whistleblowing procedure in England
NHS whistleblowing procedure in England This briefing sets out the current rights and procedures for NHS staff in England to raise concerns about safety, malpractice or wrongdoing at work. It also refers to guidance on where wider disclosure of concerns may be appropriate, including raising concerns with the Care Quality Commission. House of Commons Library
Smoking linked to raised diabetes risk – including passive smoking
Smoking linked to raised diabetes risk – including passive smoking "Passive smoking raises risk of type 2 diabetes," The Guardian reports. A major new analysis of previous studies found a significant association between exposure to tobacco smoke – includingsecondhand smoke – and type 2 diabetes.
People who had never smoked, but were exposed to secondhand smoke, were at a 22% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than people who had never smoked, but had been exposed to secondhand smoke. NHS Choices
People who had never smoked, but were exposed to secondhand smoke, were at a 22% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than people who had never smoked, but had been exposed to secondhand smoke. NHS Choices
Care of vulnerable people 'in danger'
Care of vulnerable people 'in danger' The dignity, heath and wellbeing of older people and those with disabilities in England are in danger, health and care groups warn. BBC News
Fewer than 50% attend bowel cancer test
Fewer than 50% attend bowel cancer test Fewer than half of a group of 21,000 people took the chance to attend a bowel cancer screening test, a Cancer Research UK report says. BBC News
Viewpoint: How the government will fund a seven-day NHS remains a mystery, says Dr Kailash Chand
Viewpoint: How the government will fund a seven-day NHS remains a mystery, says Dr Kailash Chand Chasing the politically-driven pipe dream of a seven-day NHS is impossible when existing services are under unbearable strain, warns BMA deputy chairman Dr Kailash Chand. The government needs to set out how it will pay for an expanded healthcare system. GP Online
Wide variations in health services across England
Wide variations in health services across England The wide variations in health services offered across England are exposed in the third NHS Atlas of Variation in Healthcare published by Public Health England (PHE), NHS England and NHS Right Care today. OnMedica
The unlikely saviour of the NHS: drug-resistant gonorrhoea | Zoe Williams
The unlikely saviour of the NHS: drug-resistant gonorrhoea | Zoe Williams The epic challenges of the post-antibiotic age will take the debate beyond the well-worn issues of obesity and old age. The Guardian
Third of people born in 2015 'will develop dementia'
Third of people born in 2015 'will develop dementia' Charity warns of a "looming national health crisis", as increasing life expectancy and an ageing population mean more will get dementia. The Daily Telegraph
The NHS could collapse within two years, former health minister Norman Lamb warns
The NHS could collapse within two years, former health minister Norman Lamb warns Former health minister Norman Lamb has warned the NHS could collapse within two years, unless the government pumps billions of pounds into services. The Independent
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Junior doctors threaten strike action in revolt over new contract plans
Junior doctors threaten strike action in revolt over new contract plans Junior doctors are considering industrial action if the Government pursues plans to impose a new contract on the profession. The Independent
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