The hospital has achieved the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Pathway to Excellence reaccreditation after becoming the first hospital in England to achieve the standard in 2018. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
Friday 21 July 2023
NGH achieves international nursing quality award
NGH achieves international nursing quality award Dame Ruth May, Chief Nursing Officer for England, visited Northampton General Hospital today to congratulate its nursing teams on achieving a fantastic international quality standard.
Concerning pressures on NHS mental health staff causing vicious cycle of staff shortages
Concerning pressures on NHS mental health staff causing vicious cycle of staff shortages The Public Accounts Committee has heard concerning evidence of increasing pressures on NHS mental health staff at a time of spiking demand. In a report published today, it warns that increased workload is leading to burnout for remaining staff, which contributes to a higher rate of staff turnover and a resulting vicious cycle of more staff shortages.
17,000 staff (12%) left the NHS mental health workforce in 2021-22, up from pre-pandemic levels of around 14,000 a year. Those citing work-life balance reasons for leaving increased from 4% in 2012-13 to 14% in 2021-22, and the percentage of days lost from the workforce due to psychiatric reasons doubled in a decade. NHS England told the PAC that, in common with all NHS staff, mental health problems are one of the biggest drivers of sickness among staff.
New financial wellbeing guide calls for strategic employee support
New financial wellbeing guide calls for strategic employee support NHS Employers has worked with the National Forum for Health and Wellbeing at Work to contribute to a new financial wellbeing guide aimed at boosting support for employees.
The guide redefines the challenge of supporting employee financial wellbeing following the COVID-19 pandemic, in the context of the current cost of living crisis.
The National Forum for Health and Wellbeing at Work is urging UK employers to take immediate action to tackle this increasingly important issue.
It recommends organisations take a strategic long-term approach to support the financial health of employees and stresses an urgent need for employers to break down social taboos around talking about money.
The guide redefines the challenge of supporting employee financial wellbeing following the COVID-19 pandemic, in the context of the current cost of living crisis.
The National Forum for Health and Wellbeing at Work is urging UK employers to take immediate action to tackle this increasingly important issue.
It recommends organisations take a strategic long-term approach to support the financial health of employees and stresses an urgent need for employers to break down social taboos around talking about money.
Government acts to boost the quality of care for mothers and babies
Government acts to boost the quality of care for mothers and babies Further action will be taken on a national level to improve safety for mothers and their babies within the NHS to ensure maternity and neonatal care everywhere is of the highest standard.
The government has published its full response to an independent review - led by former Regional Director of Public Health Dr Bill Kirkup CBE - into maternity failings at East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust. The review was launched because of concerns about the quality of care being provided by the trust. Department of Health and Social Care
The government has published its full response to an independent review - led by former Regional Director of Public Health Dr Bill Kirkup CBE - into maternity failings at East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust. The review was launched because of concerns about the quality of care being provided by the trust. Department of Health and Social Care
Some NHS temporary staff miss out on full pay deal
Some NHS temporary staff miss out on full pay deal Some NHS staff in England say they are not receiving an extra one-off payment awarded by the government as part of the latest pay deal for nurses and other workers such as ambulance crews.
The issue is affecting some "bank" staff, who provide temporary cover for hospital trusts to fill rota gaps.
Some say they have not received the lump sum, of at least £1,655.
It was part of the new pay agreement for more than a million NHS workers, in addition to a 5% rise. BBC News
The issue is affecting some "bank" staff, who provide temporary cover for hospital trusts to fill rota gaps.
Some say they have not received the lump sum, of at least £1,655.
It was part of the new pay agreement for more than a million NHS workers, in addition to a 5% rise. BBC News
NHS 'could save £635m by prescribing time in nature'
NHS 'could save £635m by prescribing time in nature' The NHS could save more than £635m a year by signing some patients up to nature-based health and wellbeing programmes, a report by The Wildlife Trusts says.
The study, published under the title, A Natural Health Service: Improving Lives and Saving Money, found that the amount of money saved in healthcare costs would be greater than the money invested. The Independent
See also:
- New report proves nature-based health projects save NHS time and money The Wildlife Trusts
Concern about NHS is rising, survey suggests
Concern about NHS is rising, survey suggests Concern about the NHS is rising among the British public, a new survey has found.
The latest Ipsos Issues Index for July 2023 gathered the opinion of 1,008 adults across Britain.
Some 33% of people mentioned the health service as a concern, up six points from the previous snapshot in June. Evening Standard
Ministers urged to resolve NHS strikes that could cost ‘billions’
Ministers urged to resolve NHS strikes that could cost ‘billions’ The cost of the NHS strike action is “eye-watering” and could run into billions of pounds, a health boss has said as he urged ministers to resolve the row over pay.
Matthew Taylor, the chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents the healthcare system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, said some NHS trusts were losing £500,000 for every day of industrial action. The Guardian
See also:
- Continued industrial action leaves the NHS adrift NS Confederation
- NHS England publishes data on latest junior doctors strike NHS England
- 'Pay restraint is having an impact on how patients receive care' Channel 4 News
- ‘Not just about pay’: NHS doctors say they are striking for future of profession The Guardian
- NHS strikes: What is happening to consultants' pay? Sky News
More than 250,000 dementia patients in England could miss new treatments
More than 250,000 dementia patients in England could miss new treatments More than 250,000 dementia patients could miss out on new treatments for the disease because they do not have a formal diagnosis, according to government figures.
NHS data published for the first time shows the prevalence of different types of dementia with which people in England have been diagnosed. The Guardian
Had Covid but never felt sick? Scientists think they've finally cracked the secret of the 'super-dodgers'
Had Covid but never felt sick? Scientists think they've finally cracked the secret of the 'super-dodgers' Scientists think they have finally cracked the secret of why some people who got Covid never became ill.
And the answer lies in their genes.
Researchers found 'super-dodgers' have mutations in their DNA which allow their immune system to recognise the virus as being like a cold. The Daily Mail
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