What role do taxes and regulation play in promoting better health? The use of regulatory and fiscal policy tools in improving public health has long generated heated debate, and is rising up the agenda once more. This briefing aims to contribute to the debate, looking at how a range of policy levers might be used effectively to reduce consumption of tobacco and alcohol, and unhealthy consumption of food and drink, and ultimately improve people’s health. The King's Fund
Tuesday, 10 March 2020
Developing a plan for tech in health and care
Developing a plan for tech in health and care NHSX is seeking views of their Tech plan and how NHSX can best support the health and care system to deliver the NHS Long Term Plan and the Department of Health & Social Care’s technology policy (The future of healthcare), as well as the forthcoming NHS People Plan. People are invited to register to participate and share their views.
Menopause at work
Menopause at work This guidance, (produced by the NHS Staff Council's Health, Safety and Wellbeing Partnership Group), includes principles that will help: organisations support the workforce; line managers support their staff; and employees look after themselves. NHS Employers
Many 111 calls end in unneeded emergency visits
Many 111 calls end in unneeded emergency visits Around one in 20 calls to NHS 111 helpline result in unnecessary emergency care visits.
Despite advice to seek alternative options, such as the family doctor, local pharmacist, or self-care, patients are still turning up at A&E, the study reveals. OnMedica
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Despite advice to seek alternative options, such as the family doctor, local pharmacist, or self-care, patients are still turning up at A&E, the study reveals. OnMedica
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Coronavirus: NHS targets fake news spreading online
Coronavirus: NHS targets fake news spreading online The decision to delay closing schools and introduce other strict measures to combat coronavirus has been defended by England's deputy chief medical officer.
Dr Jenny Harries said experts are assessing new cases on an hourly basis to achieve a "balanced response".
She told BBC Breakfast new measures could follow as UK cases begin to rise rapidly over the next two weeks.
In the UK, five people with the virus have died. There were 319 confirmed cases as of 09:00 GMT on Monday. BBC News
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Dr Jenny Harries said experts are assessing new cases on an hourly basis to achieve a "balanced response".
She told BBC Breakfast new measures could follow as UK cases begin to rise rapidly over the next two weeks.
In the UK, five people with the virus have died. There were 319 confirmed cases as of 09:00 GMT on Monday. BBC News
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- Detailed guide: Number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and risk in the UK Department of Health and Social Care
- NHS takes action against coronavirus fake news online NHS England
- Covid-19: The response in Singapore Nuffield Trust
- Coronavirus: Daventry families self-isolating after children come into contact with confirmed case playing rugby Northampton Chronicle and Echo
- Northamptonshire coronavirus couple have hopes of flying home dashed Northampton Chronicle and Echo
- Coronavirus symptoms 'take five days to show' BBC News
- Coronavirus: UK prepares to ask even mildly sick to stay home BBC News
- GPs call for suspension of routine appointments during coronavirus outbreak GPonline
- NHS announces plan to combat coronavirus fake news The Guardian
- Those with flu or cold could be asked to self-isolate, UK government says The Guardian
- Johnson's coronavirus press conference is anything but reassuring | John Crace The Guardian
- Even a starved NHS is still our best defence against the coronavirus | Polly Toynbee The Guardian
- NHS to start testing people for coronavirus to ease strain on PHE The Guardian
- Coronavirus: Whole of Italy placed on 'red zone' quarantine and all public events banned The Independent
- Coronavirus: Could Italy’s radical containment efforts soon be adopted in Britain? The Independent
- ‘There’s tension in the air’: How can rough sleepers cope with the coronavirus outbreak? The Independent
- Coronavirus: Can the NHS cope with the increase in demand? Sky News
Boy stuck on acute NHS ward for a year because he has no home to go to
Boy stuck on acute NHS ward for a year because he has no home to go to Disabled 10-year-old cannot leave until Manchester council settles his homeless family
A 10-year-old boy has been living on an acute NHS medical ward for nearly a year despite being well enough to be discharged because the local council has failed to find appropriate accommodation for his homeless family, the Guardian has learned.
The boy, Ahmed, has developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy and scoliosis, is fed through a tube and is registered blind. He was admitted to the Royal Manchester children’s hospital on 1 March last year with breathing difficulties. Within six weeks, he had recovered enough to be discharged, but his doctors refused to let him leave as the family were homeless and “sofa surfing” in a friend’s living room. The Guardian
A 10-year-old boy has been living on an acute NHS medical ward for nearly a year despite being well enough to be discharged because the local council has failed to find appropriate accommodation for his homeless family, the Guardian has learned.
The boy, Ahmed, has developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy and scoliosis, is fed through a tube and is registered blind. He was admitted to the Royal Manchester children’s hospital on 1 March last year with breathing difficulties. Within six weeks, he had recovered enough to be discharged, but his doctors refused to let him leave as the family were homeless and “sofa surfing” in a friend’s living room. The Guardian
New blood test for prostate cancer could help monitor patients without invasive procedure
New blood test for prostate cancer could help monitor patients without invasive procedure A new blood test for prostate cancer promises to help monitor patients without an invasive procedure, rapidly revealing whether a sufferer needs urgent treatment.
The most common cancer among men in the UK, with 50,000 cases a year, is currently diagnosed and monitored through physical inspections. The Daily Mail
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The most common cancer among men in the UK, with 50,000 cases a year, is currently diagnosed and monitored through physical inspections. The Daily Mail
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- Genome-wide plasma DNA methylation features of metastatic prostate cancer (open access) Journal of Clinical Investigation
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