Tuesday, 1 May 2018
Student nursing team for University of Northampton take the trophy at awards ceremony
Student nursing team for University of Northampton take the trophy at awards ceremony The University of Northampton has walked away with silverware at the Student Nursing Times Awards 2018. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
Consultation outcome: Regulation of nursing associates in England
Consultation outcome: Regulation of nursing associates in England The government consulted on amendments made to the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 and subordinate legislation in order to give the Nursing and Midwifery Council the correct legal powers to effectively regulate the nursing associate profession.
This consultation response sets out the government analysis of the responses received and addresses specific questions and issues raised by respondents. Department of Health and Social Care
This consultation response sets out the government analysis of the responses received and addresses specific questions and issues raised by respondents. Department of Health and Social Care
Plans to strengthen NHS cyber security
Plans to strengthen NHS cyber security A new multi-million pound Microsoft package will ensure NHS systems have the most up-to-date software with the latest security settings. Department of Health and Social Care
Funding supported housing for all: Specialised Supported Housing for people with a learning disability
Funding supported housing for all: Specialised Supported Housing for people with a learning disability This report estimates that the Specialised Supported Housing (SHH) sector is more than double the size of previous estimates and that demand for SHH is rising. The research also finds that living independently with support in the community has a positive impact on people’s wellbeing for people with a learning disability. The provision of SHH is a housing alternative to people with complex needs who might otherwise have lived in residential care, or NHS provisions such as ‘secure’ accommodation. Mencap
Health warning for employers: supporting older workers with health conditions
Health warning for employers: supporting older workers with health conditions This report argues that employers are not properly supporting older workers experiencing long-term physical and mental health conditions. Health is the most important factor affecting older workers’ decisions to stop working before reaching state pension age. This research demonstrates that early access to support, small adjustments to the workplace and working patterns and empathetic management are crucial to enabling people to manage their health at work and remain in employment. Centre of Ageing Better
Creative and cultural activities and wellbeing in later life
Creative and cultural activities and wellbeing in later life This report outlines the importance for us all of participating in creative and cultural activities to maintain our wellbeing and feel good as we get older. The research identifies the key factors that enable participation and enjoyment of cultural activities and those which present barriers to participation. Age UK
Society's headache: the socioeconomic impact of migraine
Society's headache: the socioeconomic impact of migraine Migraine is a common and disabling primary headache disorder. It is the third most common
disease in the world (behind dental caries) in both males and females. Globally, it is the
highest cause of years lived with disability (YLDs) amongst those aged 15-49. This is
generally when people are at their most productive, furthering their careers and starting
families – it therefore has a huge impact on people’s career paths and the economy in
general. The Work Foundation
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disease in the world (behind dental caries) in both males and females. Globally, it is the
highest cause of years lived with disability (YLDs) amongst those aged 15-49. This is
generally when people are at their most productive, furthering their careers and starting
families – it therefore has a huge impact on people’s career paths and the economy in
general. The Work Foundation
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- Migraines cost the UK economy £8.8 billion a year The Daily Mail
Jamie Oliver calls on Theresa May to act on childhood obesity
Jamie Oliver calls on Theresa May to act on childhood obesity Jamie Oliver has called on the prime minister "to do the right thing" to tackle childhood obesity.
Oliver and fellow celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall are due to give evidence to the Health and Social Care Select Committee later to offer their advice on how to tackle the problem.
"A lot of stuff that will change the goalposts is industrial, behind the scenes, reformulation," he said. BBC News
Oliver and fellow celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall are due to give evidence to the Health and Social Care Select Committee later to offer their advice on how to tackle the problem.
"A lot of stuff that will change the goalposts is industrial, behind the scenes, reformulation," he said. BBC News
NHS England reported to ICO following FOI failings
NHS England reported to ICO following FOI failings The BMA has reported NHS England to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) after it failed to respond to a freedom of information (FOI) request on primary care support services in England. GPonline
Mentally ill subject to 'physical violence and verbal threats' while held under Mental Health Act, finds report
Mentally ill subject to 'physical violence and verbal threats' while held under Mental Health Act, finds report ‘The inherent power imbalance means detained patients are vulnerable to potential coercive mistreatment, abuse and deprivation of human rights, leading to physical and psychological harm’
Mentally ill people are being subjected to “distressing experiences” including physical violence and verbal threats while detained under the Mental Health Act, a government-commissioned review has found.
A report on the interim findings of the review, commissioned by Theresa May last October, warns people held under the act are vulnerable to “potential coercive mistreatment”, which can lead to physical and psychological harm. The Independent
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Mentally ill people are being subjected to “distressing experiences” including physical violence and verbal threats while detained under the Mental Health Act, a government-commissioned review has found.
A report on the interim findings of the review, commissioned by Theresa May last October, warns people held under the act are vulnerable to “potential coercive mistreatment”, which can lead to physical and psychological harm. The Independent
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- Independent Review of the Mental Health Act UK Government
- Report finds 'serious issues' with use of Mental Health Act The Guardian
More than 1,000 people could die if England doesn’t mirror Scotland’s alcohol pricing reforms within five years, warn campaigners
More than 1,000 people could die if England doesn’t mirror Scotland’s alcohol pricing reforms within five years, warn campaigners 'Minimum unit pricing will save lives, cut crime and benefit the public finances. At the same time, pub prices will be left untouched and moderate drinkers will barely notice the difference'
More than 1,000 lives could be lost if England fails to mirror Scotland’s sweeping reforms to alcohol pricing within five years, campaigners have warned.
Medical leaders have joined with a leading children’s organisation and a homelessness charity to call for minimum unit pricing (MUP) to be implemented south of the border. The Independent
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More than 1,000 lives could be lost if England fails to mirror Scotland’s sweeping reforms to alcohol pricing within five years, campaigners have warned.
Medical leaders have joined with a leading children’s organisation and a homelessness charity to call for minimum unit pricing (MUP) to be implemented south of the border. The Independent
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Alfie Evans: hospital may tighten security after abuse of medics
Alfie Evans: hospital may tighten security after abuse of medics Move also comes amid concerns that unauthorised doctors are examining ill children
Alder Hey hospital is to consider tightening security after the “unprecedented” abuse of medics treating Alfie Evans, amid warnings that other children’s hospitals could soon follow suit.
It is understood that senior staff at the hospital in Liverpool, where 23-month-old Alfie died on Saturday morning, will discuss introducing more rigorous procedures in the coming weeks. Continue reading... The Guardian
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Alder Hey hospital is to consider tightening security after the “unprecedented” abuse of medics treating Alfie Evans, amid warnings that other children’s hospitals could soon follow suit.
It is understood that senior staff at the hospital in Liverpool, where 23-month-old Alfie died on Saturday morning, will discuss introducing more rigorous procedures in the coming weeks. Continue reading... The Guardian
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Doctors won’t admit to mistakes after prosecution of paediatrician
Doctors won’t admit to mistakes after prosecution of paediatrician Doctors are unwilling to own up to mistakes after the prosecution of a paediatrician over the death of a young boy, polling suggests.
Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba was convicted of gross negligence manslaughter over the death of six-year-old Jack Adcock, receiving a suspended two-year prison sentence, as well as being struck off the medical register.
The case has provoked outrage among medics with claims that the doctor’s attempts to reflect on her errors had been used as ammunition against her.
A survey of family doctors shows more than half say they have “stopped or adapted” their own reflections in their appraisals in the wake of the case. The Daily Telegraph
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Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba was convicted of gross negligence manslaughter over the death of six-year-old Jack Adcock, receiving a suspended two-year prison sentence, as well as being struck off the medical register.
The case has provoked outrage among medics with claims that the doctor’s attempts to reflect on her errors had been used as ammunition against her.
A survey of family doctors shows more than half say they have “stopped or adapted” their own reflections in their appraisals in the wake of the case. The Daily Telegraph
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Asthma deaths shoot up by a quarter in just five years
Asthma deaths shoot up by a quarter in just five years Hundreds of asthma patients are dying unnecessarily every year because NHS treatment is trailing behind most of Europe, experts say.
The UK’s asthma death rate is 50 per cent higher than the European average, and more than three times higher than the Dutch figure.
The number of Britons who suffered a fatal attack increased by 24.6 per cent from 1,151 in 2011 to 1,434 in 2015.
Experts blame complacency among both medical staff and patients in the routine care of the condition, prevention and during attacks. The Daily Mail
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The UK’s asthma death rate is 50 per cent higher than the European average, and more than three times higher than the Dutch figure.
The number of Britons who suffered a fatal attack increased by 24.6 per cent from 1,151 in 2011 to 1,434 in 2015.
Experts blame complacency among both medical staff and patients in the routine care of the condition, prevention and during attacks. The Daily Mail
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- UK asthma death rates among worst in Europe Asthma UK
- UK asthma death rates among the worst in Europe The Daily Telegraph
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