Charity warns nearly 50,000 vulnerable people in Northamptonshire 'rolling the dice' every time they go out after Covid rules scrapped Charities are warning that scrapping Covid rules could impact nearly 50,000 vulnerable people in Northamptonshire.
Groups representing at risk families said a lack of guidance from Prime Minister Boris Johnson is a concern for those forced into shielding to avoid deadly infection during the peak of the pandemic. Northamptonshire Telegraph
Chart of the week: How does the quality of patient ethnicity data vary between private and public health care providers? The pandemic has highlighted ethnic disparities in health care and outcomes in England, but poor data on the ethnicity of patients hampers efforts to address inequalities. In this week's chart, Sarah Scobie looks at how patient ethnicity data varies between private and public health care providers. Nuffield Trust
Climate crisis will increase mental health emergencies, researchers warn Healthcare staff told to expect an increase in patients requiring treatment for substance use, anxiety and stress during periods of extreme heat.
Extreme heat leads to an increase in emergency admissions for mental health problems, US researchers have found. The Independent
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Northampton girl's £19 million compensation from Oxford hospital after family's 11-year battle over failed maternity care A young Northampton girl has been awarded nearly £19 million following her family's legal battle over catastrophic brain injuries sustained during birth.
The money will fund life-time care, equipment, therapies, and accommodation for 11-year-old Megan who has cerebral palsy as a result of failings in hospital maternity care. Northamptonshire Telegraph
Governing the health and care system in England: creating the conditions for success Where will system leadership and partnership working fit into the new operating model, and will commitments to devolve decision-making be fulfilled?
In this report, commissioned by the NHS Confederation and supported by Palantir, Professor Sir Chris Ham outlines the changes needed to create the conditions in which ICSs can improve outcomes for patients and the public, and outlines rules to guide those leading the reform programme. NHS Confederation
Patients miss out on genetic cancer testing due to NHS rules, researchers warn Half of patients who could benefit from genetic cancer testing are missing out due to ‘complicated’ NHS rules, a new study suggests.
Experts from the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) have said NHS should widen out its guidelines on which patients can receive tests that can detect genetic mutations linked to cancer, after a study found half of patients carrying “harmful” genes would have missed out on testing. The Independent
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New mothers more isolated than ever at Northampton General Hospital during pandemic, survey reveals Women giving birth at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust have felt more isolated than ever during the coronavirus pandemic, a survey suggests.
The National Childbirth Trust said the removal of support from partners or family members as a result of Covid-19 restrictions caused extreme anxiety and fear for expectant mothers. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
A sound investment: Increasing access to treatment for women with common maternal mental health problems One in five women experience a mental health problem during pregnancy or after they have given birth, with depression and anxiety the most commonly experienced. Maternal mental health problems can have a devastating impact on women and their families. But many find that they have no opportunity to disclose if they are struggling, or to seek help. Centre for Mental Health
Growing problems, in depth: The impact of Covid-19 on health care for children and young people in England This year’s QualityWatch scrolling data story explores the dramatic and concerning effect of the pandemic on children and young people's health and the care they receive. This accompanying briefing explains the findings in more detail and discusses the potential implications for the younger generation. Nuffield Trust
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Harnessing the potential of automation and AI in health care: 15 recommendations for policymakers and the NHS The NHS faces a huge challenge ahead, as it works to recover from the impact of the pandemic while managing ever-growing demand.
Automation and AI hold significant potential to support the NHS in its recovery through facilitating improvements in care and productivity. But surveys conducted by YouGov for our report Switched on found both public and NHS staff opinion divided on whether automation and AI are a good thing for health care – with the prospect of health care becoming more ‘impersonal’ with less human contact ranked as the biggest risk. The Health Foundation
Thousands of Northamptonshire teenagers have not had one Covid jab as Boris Johnson gets set to scrap isolation rules Thousands of unvaccinated Northamptonshire teenagers will return school on Monday (February 21) just as the government scraps Covid quarantine rules.
More than four in ten youngsters in the 12-to-15 year age group have not had even one jab and number of those coming forward to get one has slowed. Northamptonshire Telegraph
Sanction against 150 doctors for sexual misconduct are ‘tip of the iceberg’, medics warn Nearly 150 doctors have been disciplined for sexual misconduct in the last five years, as surgeons call for action on the “systemic” and “cultural” problem of sexual assault within healthcare, The Independent can reveal.
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One pill with a tiny camera inside could spot cancer and help cut waiting lists at Northampton General Hospital Doctors at Northampton General Hospital are using a tiny camera inside a 'pill' to help diagnose bowel problems.
Patients swallow a capsule only slightly bigger than a regular pain relief tablet, which then sends back up to 50,000 images of internal organs rather than needing to go through invasive procedures. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
Chart of the week: How do ambulance handover delays vary across England? Ambulance handover delays are when an ambulance has arrived at a hospital with a patient, but the transfer of their care to hospital staff is delayed. Handover delays of over 30 minutes have been more common across England this winter than in previous years, but how does the situation vary in different parts of the country? Nuffield Trust
