TV repeats and seasonal songs can help people with dementia While many of us might get a bit bored of the same old Christmas films, TV repeats and seasonal songs being rolled out each year, people with dementia can actually benefit from a touch of festive familiarity.
NHS England’s national clinical director for dementia and older people’s mental health Alistair Burns says singing along to White Christmas and re-watching classics like It’s A Wonderful Life and The Snowman can be particularly helpful to older people as they can stimulate memories and bring people together over the festive season by helping keep the brain active.
Monday 23 December 2019
New advice released to support those with eating disorders at Christmas
New advice released to support those with eating disorders at Christmas The NHS and leading eating disorder charity Beat have drawn up new guidance to help people of all ages suffering with an illness and their families cope over the festive season.
The Christmas period can be an extremely difficult time of year, with increased emphasis on food and drink during the party season placing an additional strain on people with conditions such as anorexia or bulimia. NHS England
The Christmas period can be an extremely difficult time of year, with increased emphasis on food and drink during the party season placing an additional strain on people with conditions such as anorexia or bulimia. NHS England
Cannabis-based medicine for epilepsy available on NHS from January
Cannabis-based medicine for epilepsy available on NHS from January People with severe epilepsy will be able to access a cannabis-based medicine on the NHS from early next year after it was fast-tracked for use.
NHS England said doctors would be able to prescribe Epidyolex from 6 January.
It will be for children from age two, as well as adults, but some campaigners warn it is "too little too late". BBC News
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NHS England said doctors would be able to prescribe Epidyolex from 6 January.
It will be for children from age two, as well as adults, but some campaigners warn it is "too little too late". BBC News
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Political heat eases but NHS chill sets in
Political heat eases but NHS chill sets in The politicians will be looking forward to their Christmas break, their ferocious debates on the NHS and other domestic issues temporarily put on hold.
But just because the political rhetoric has eased does not mean the state of the NHS is less of a concern. Far from it.
The health service is experiencing its toughest climate for some time and things met yet become even more difficult with patient numbers expected to surge as usual after the seasonal holiday. BBC News
But just because the political rhetoric has eased does not mean the state of the NHS is less of a concern. Far from it.
The health service is experiencing its toughest climate for some time and things met yet become even more difficult with patient numbers expected to surge as usual after the seasonal holiday. BBC News
Number of malnourished over-60s trebles in a decade
Number of malnourished over-60s trebles in a decade The number over-60s admitted to hospital with malnutrition has more than trebled in the UK over the last decade, a charity has warned.
Those diagnosed with the condition at hospital jumped from 1,405 in 2007-2008 to 4,988 in 2017-2018, according to Age UK.
But the vast majority of cases are thought to go unnoticed. Age UK said more than 1 million of the the 12.2 million older people living in the UK were either malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. The Independent
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Those diagnosed with the condition at hospital jumped from 1,405 in 2007-2008 to 4,988 in 2017-2018, according to Age UK.
But the vast majority of cases are thought to go unnoticed. Age UK said more than 1 million of the the 12.2 million older people living in the UK were either malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. The Independent
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Shrewsbury maternity scandal: NHS has paid £50m compensation to families whose babies died or were left with disabilities
Shrewsbury maternity scandal: NHS has paid £50m compensation to families whose babies died or were left with disabilities The NHS has paid almost £50m in compensation to parents whose babies died or were left with disabilities after care at the hospitals at the centre of Britain’s largest maternity scandal, The Independent can reveal.
Data showed that mistakes in care at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust have led to scores of clinical negligence claims by families since 2006-07.
In total, 82 claims against the trust were made, with 52 cases settled at a total cost of £47.5m, including £39.2m in compensation. The vast majority of this money is used to cover the costs of caring for permanently disabled babies for the rest of their lives. The Independent
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Data showed that mistakes in care at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust have led to scores of clinical negligence claims by families since 2006-07.
In total, 82 claims against the trust were made, with 52 cases settled at a total cost of £47.5m, including £39.2m in compensation. The vast majority of this money is used to cover the costs of caring for permanently disabled babies for the rest of their lives. The Independent
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Smoking ban tops list of 21st century UK public health achievements
Smoking ban tops list of 21st century UK public health achievements Survey of experts also hails sugar tax and Sure Start centres as important breakthroughs
The ban on smoking in public spaces and workplaces is the greatest UK public health achievement of the 21st century, according to public health experts.
The move, which came into full force in all four UK countries by July 2007, has been credited with causing a fall of more than 20% in heart attacks and other cardiac conditions in the first 10 years after it was introduced. The Guardian
The ban on smoking in public spaces and workplaces is the greatest UK public health achievement of the 21st century, according to public health experts.
The move, which came into full force in all four UK countries by July 2007, has been credited with causing a fall of more than 20% in heart attacks and other cardiac conditions in the first 10 years after it was introduced. The Guardian
UK's number of doctors per capita is one of lowest in Europe
UK's number of doctors per capita is one of lowest in Europe Study of leading economies says there are just 2.8 doctors per 1,000 people, with only Poland worse off
The UK has the second lowest number of doctors in leading European nations relative to its population, according to research for the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
With 2.8 doctors per 1,000 people, compared with an average of 3.5 doctors across the OECD, the UK shortage is second only to Poland. The Guardian
The UK has the second lowest number of doctors in leading European nations relative to its population, according to research for the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
With 2.8 doctors per 1,000 people, compared with an average of 3.5 doctors across the OECD, the UK shortage is second only to Poland. The Guardian
Doctors told to use 'least unsafe' option in Norwich hospital
Doctors told to use 'least unsafe' option in Norwich hospital Exclusive: Concern that hospital’s struggle to cope is putting patient safety at risk
A major NHS hospital has been so overwhelmed that it told senior doctors to make “the least unsafe decision” when treating patients.
Medical groups have voiced concern that Norfolk and Norwich hospital trust’s instruction to its consultants this week showed it was struggling so much to cope with the number of people needing care that patient safety was being put at risk. The Guardian
A major NHS hospital has been so overwhelmed that it told senior doctors to make “the least unsafe decision” when treating patients.
Medical groups have voiced concern that Norfolk and Norwich hospital trust’s instruction to its consultants this week showed it was struggling so much to cope with the number of people needing care that patient safety was being put at risk. The Guardian
500 NHS mental health patients to spend Christmas miles from home
500 NHS mental health patients to spend Christmas miles from home Approximately 500 patients with serious mental health problems are being forced to stay in NHS facilities more than 60 miles from home, new analysis reveals.
The figure is more than double that of the same month three years ago, and comes amid a bed shortage and staffing crisis.
The data also reveals that the amount of time mental health patients are spending away from home is going up, with three times as many projected to spend the whole of December in a so-called out-of-area placement compared to 2016. The Daily Telegraph
The figure is more than double that of the same month three years ago, and comes amid a bed shortage and staffing crisis.
The data also reveals that the amount of time mental health patients are spending away from home is going up, with three times as many projected to spend the whole of December in a so-called out-of-area placement compared to 2016. The Daily Telegraph
Smoking to be banned on all hospital grounds from next April
Smoking to be banned on all hospital grounds from next April Smoking will be banned on all hospital grounds from April, under new NHS rules
Next year’s NHS contract with hospitals will say no-one should be allowed to smoke in any areas such as car parks. The Daily Telegraph
Next year’s NHS contract with hospitals will say no-one should be allowed to smoke in any areas such as car parks. The Daily Telegraph
Pharmacy receives first ever fine for breaking GDPR rules
Pharmacy receives first ever fine for breaking GDPR rules A pharmacy has been fined £275,000 for “cavalier” disposal of records about vulnerable care home residents, in the first fine issued for breaching GDPR rules.
The London company, which supplies medicines to thousands of elderly care home residents, will be forced to pay £275,000 for dumping 500,000 medical documents containing sensitive information outside in unlocked containers. The Daily Telegraph
The London company, which supplies medicines to thousands of elderly care home residents, will be forced to pay £275,000 for dumping 500,000 medical documents containing sensitive information outside in unlocked containers. The Daily Telegraph
Six in 10 surgeries are quizzing patients to see if they are the right level of ill to see a doctor
Six in 10 surgeries are quizzing patients to see if they are the right level of ill to see a doctor More than half of GP surgeries are quizzing patients about their illnesses to decide if they are sick enough to see a doctor, a poll reveals today.
Overstretched practices are increasingly using 'triage' systems, which typically involve receptionists asking patients about the nature of their health complaint.
Patients who ring up to try to see a GP are being advised that their condition would be more appropriately dealt with by a pharmacist, nurse, paramedic or physiotherapist.
To ascertain how many surgeries were using these systems, the Daily Mail commissioned a survey of 974 GPs and practice managers.
Overstretched practices are increasingly using 'triage' systems, which typically involve receptionists asking patients about the nature of their health complaint.
Patients who ring up to try to see a GP are being advised that their condition would be more appropriately dealt with by a pharmacist, nurse, paramedic or physiotherapist.
To ascertain how many surgeries were using these systems, the Daily Mail commissioned a survey of 974 GPs and practice managers.
'Portable A&E' that can treat patients on the road 'saves hospital £500,000 a year'
'Portable A&E' that can treat patients on the road 'saves hospital £500,000 a year' A portable A&E unit that treats patients in life-threatening situations has saved one NHS trust an estimated £500,000 in one year.
Patients can be treated on the spot, avoiding the need to be taken to hospital A&E units already overwhelmed by soaring demand.
The car is fitted with advanced medical equipment instant blood tests and stitches, to replicate what is normally found in hospital. The Daily Mail
Patients can be treated on the spot, avoiding the need to be taken to hospital A&E units already overwhelmed by soaring demand.
The car is fitted with advanced medical equipment instant blood tests and stitches, to replicate what is normally found in hospital. The Daily Mail
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