Tuesday, 23 July 2019
Heat health advice: 2019
Heat health advice: 2019 Warmer weather forecasts for parts of England have prompted advice to take care from Public Health England.
Social workers and a new Mental Health Act: final report
Social workers and a new Mental Health Act: final report This inquiry report is in response to the Independent Review of the Mental health Act 1983. The inquiry looks at the integration of health and social care, and how social workers’ role can be enhanced in new legislation, in order to uphold the human rights of children and adults suffering ill mental health. All-Party Parliamentary Group on Social Work
UK newborn baby screening 'not good enough'
UK newborn baby screening 'not good enough' UK babies are missing out on checks for rare but serious health conditions, putting lives at risk, according to a report from the charity Genetic Alliance UK.
The NHS offers newborns a blood test to screen for up to nine conditions.
Many other European countries look for 20 or more illnesses and the US screens for more than 50, the charity says.
The UK National Screening Committee says its recommendations are based on evidence and are regularly reviewed. BBC News
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The NHS offers newborns a blood test to screen for up to nine conditions.
Many other European countries look for 20 or more illnesses and the US screens for more than 50, the charity says.
The UK National Screening Committee says its recommendations are based on evidence and are regularly reviewed. BBC News
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Transgender treatment: Puberty blockers study under investigation
Transgender treatment: Puberty blockers study under investigation England's only NHS youth gender clinic lowered the age at which it offers children puberty blockers, partly based on a study now being investigated.
The study's full findings have not been published - but early data showed some taking the drugs reported an increase in thoughts of suicide and self-harm.
The clinic said data was from a "small sample" and so no "meaningful conclusion" could be drawn from it. BBC News
The study's full findings have not been published - but early data showed some taking the drugs reported an increase in thoughts of suicide and self-harm.
The clinic said data was from a "small sample" and so no "meaningful conclusion" could be drawn from it. BBC News
Mentally ill children sent hundreds of miles for NHS treatment due to lack of beds
Mentally ill children sent hundreds of miles for NHS treatment due to lack of beds Mentally ill children are being forced to travel hundreds of miles for NHS treatment, with one child sent 339 miles from their home, an investigation has found.
Data obtained under the Freedom of Information Act shows that a lack of inpatient beds close to youngsters’ homes means they must be treated in units away from family and friends in other parts of the country.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists and the charity Young Minds said this can slow down recovery and be frightening for children, some of whom are at risk of self-harm or suicide. The Independent
Data obtained under the Freedom of Information Act shows that a lack of inpatient beds close to youngsters’ homes means they must be treated in units away from family and friends in other parts of the country.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists and the charity Young Minds said this can slow down recovery and be frightening for children, some of whom are at risk of self-harm or suicide. The Independent
Greedy parking enforcement companies are issuing hefty fines to carers and nurses
Greedy parking enforcement companies are issuing hefty fines to carers and nurses Private companies are issuing hefty penalty charge notices – sometimes even in a hospital’s own car park
Community nurse Gemma Hayes was on call and on a tight schedule. She left her car in the residents’ car park of a block where her last patient of the day lived and displayed her professional carer’s badge on the dashboard. When she returned she’d been charged £60.
“I was allocated 30 minutes for the call but spent an extra 45 minutes unpaid overtime as the elderly, housebound patient had additional needs,” says Hayes, who earns £24,200 and regularly works an extra unpaid hour on top of her eight-hour shifts. “I appealed, offering confirmation that I was carrying out a patient visit. It was rejected.
Changes in the law are unlikely to have any effect on rising charges. The Guardian
Community nurse Gemma Hayes was on call and on a tight schedule. She left her car in the residents’ car park of a block where her last patient of the day lived and displayed her professional carer’s badge on the dashboard. When she returned she’d been charged £60.
“I was allocated 30 minutes for the call but spent an extra 45 minutes unpaid overtime as the elderly, housebound patient had additional needs,” says Hayes, who earns £24,200 and regularly works an extra unpaid hour on top of her eight-hour shifts. “I appealed, offering confirmation that I was carrying out a patient visit. It was rejected.
Changes in the law are unlikely to have any effect on rising charges. The Guardian
Matt Hancock 'buries' health proposals likely to displease Boris Johnson
Matt Hancock 'buries' health proposals likely to displease Boris Johnson Green paper on smoking and sugar tax is released late in evening without alerting media
The health secretary, Matt Hancock, is facing questions after apparently burying important proposals aimed at tackling smoking, drinking and poor diets by releasing them on Monday evening without alerting the media.
The government’s green paper on the prevention of ill-health appeared on the gov.uk website at 7.22pm, hours after Hancock clashed with Theresa May, who had personally championed the plans. The Guardian
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The health secretary, Matt Hancock, is facing questions after apparently burying important proposals aimed at tackling smoking, drinking and poor diets by releasing them on Monday evening without alerting the media.
The government’s green paper on the prevention of ill-health appeared on the gov.uk website at 7.22pm, hours after Hancock clashed with Theresa May, who had personally championed the plans. The Guardian
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GP receptionists will offer patients appointments at chemists, in bid to take pressure off family doctors
GP receptionists will offer patients appointments at chemists, in bid to take pressure off family doctors GPs’ receptionists will divert patients to see pharmacists in a bid to relieve pressure on family doctors.
The NHS plan aims to prevent 20 million GP appointments, with many of those telephoning for help instead offered a “same day” slot at a local chemist.
Health officials said the moves would mean more accessible and convenient access to services. The Daily Telegraph
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The NHS plan aims to prevent 20 million GP appointments, with many of those telephoning for help instead offered a “same day” slot at a local chemist.
Health officials said the moves would mean more accessible and convenient access to services. The Daily Telegraph
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- Same-day pharmacy consultations offered to patients Department of Health and Social Care
- Same-day pharmacy consultations could help relieve GP pressures, says College Royal College of General Practitioners
One in three consultants and GPs may be hit by tax rules which are fuelling soaring waiting lists
One in three consultants and GPs may be hit by tax rules which are fuelling soaring waiting lists One in three senior medics could be hit by NHS pensions rules which are fuelling soaring waiting lists, health officials have warned.
Today ministers opened a consultation on changes to the operation of the scheme, amid a growing crisis as doctors refuse to work overtime.
Treasury rules means that high earners can end up paying tax rates of more than 90 per cent on earnings over £110,000 a year - which include rises in the value of pensions. The Daily Telegraph
Today ministers opened a consultation on changes to the operation of the scheme, amid a growing crisis as doctors refuse to work overtime.
Treasury rules means that high earners can end up paying tax rates of more than 90 per cent on earnings over £110,000 a year - which include rises in the value of pensions. The Daily Telegraph
Dementia costs crisis deepens after it emerges 770,000 people have been refused state support
Dementia costs crisis deepens after it emerges 770,000 people have been refused state support More than 770,000 elderly people have been refused state support since the Government pledged to reform the broken care system.
The shocking figure emerged amid growing pressure on the new prime minister to tackle the social care crisis that burdens families with crippling dementia costs. The Daily Mail
The shocking figure emerged amid growing pressure on the new prime minister to tackle the social care crisis that burdens families with crippling dementia costs. The Daily Mail
Monday, 22 July 2019
Corby mums to get continuity of care under new project
Corby mums to get continuity of care under new project A new pilot project to provide mums-to-be with complete continuity of care with midwives they know is being launched by Kettering General Hospital.
The Eden Continuity of Care Team consists of six midwives who will be looking after 210 pregnant women from the Lakeside Practice in Corby over the next year.
The new team was officially launched on Friday, July 19) but since June 1 it has been working with mums who will benefit from the project. Northamptonshire Telegraph
The Eden Continuity of Care Team consists of six midwives who will be looking after 210 pregnant women from the Lakeside Practice in Corby over the next year.
The new team was officially launched on Friday, July 19) but since June 1 it has been working with mums who will benefit from the project. Northamptonshire Telegraph
Northamptonshire MP leads call for Government to ensure every baby gets the best start in life
Northamptonshire MP leads call for Government to ensure every baby gets the best start in life A Northamptonshire MP called on the Government to take 'strong and decisive action' to ensure every baby gets the best start in life after a debate in the House of Commons.
Andrea Leadsom led the debate on early years family support after chairing the inter ministerial group focusing on improving support for parents and their babies in the 1001 'critical days' while Leader of the Commons. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
Andrea Leadsom led the debate on early years family support after chairing the inter ministerial group focusing on improving support for parents and their babies in the 1001 'critical days' while Leader of the Commons. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
'Second opinion saved my dad's life': Northampton man taken off end-of-life care after step-daughter's fight to save him
'Second opinion saved my dad's life': Northampton man taken off end-of-life care after step-daughter's fight to save him Northampton General Hospital has launched a review into the care of a Far Cotton man who is recovering after being taken off end-of-life care. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
How can the English NHS attract and keep more of the international nurses it needs?
How can the English NHS attract and keep more of the international nurses it needs? With the numbers of nurses joining the English NHS from elsewhere in the European Union decreasing, Claudia Leone takes a closer look at the current problems and suggests what can be done to help reverse the trend. Nuffield Trust
Pay rise announced for thousands working in medicine
Pay rise announced for thousands working in medicine The Health and Social Care Secretary has announced one of the biggest pay rises in a decade for thousands of NHS doctors and dentists. Department of Health and Social Care
New Deputy Chief People Officer to help make the NHS the ‘best place to work’
New Deputy Chief People Officer to help make the NHS the ‘best place to work’ NHS England and NHS Improvement have appointed Professor Em Wilkinson-Brice to the role of Deputy Chief People Officer. The new position will play a leading role in supporting delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan, by developing and implementing the NHS’ People Plan due to be published towards the end of the year.
Failures in communication or follow-up of unexpected significant radiological findings
Failures in communication or follow-up of unexpected significant radiological findings This report demonstrates where technology could play a pivotal role in reducing harm caused by failures in communication or follow-up of unexpected significant radiological findings. The investigation also makes three other recommendations in relation to following up unexpected significant radiological findings, to The Royal College of Radiologists, NHS England and NHS Improvement, and the Care Quality Commission. Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch
UK's top doctor calls for global health effort
UK's top doctor calls for global health effort Countries must work together to tackle global health risks, England's outgoing chief medical officer has said.
In her final annual report, Prof Dame Sally Davies said focusing on domestic issues could risk failing to control global threats such as Ebola.
And she said learning from other countries would also ensure the NHS was not left behind. BBC News
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In her final annual report, Prof Dame Sally Davies said focusing on domestic issues could risk failing to control global threats such as Ebola.
And she said learning from other countries would also ensure the NHS was not left behind. BBC News
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- CMO: we must work together to make our world safer and healthier Department of Health and Social Care
- Chief Medical Officer annual report 2019: partnering for progress Department of Health and Social Care
- Killer global health threats should be treated like terrorism, says Chief Medical Officer The Daily Telegraph
- Global collaboration will help boost NHS OnMedica
Surgeons call for breast implant illness warning
Surgeons call for breast implant illness warning Women who have experienced chronic pain and extreme fatigue after breast enhancement surgery have told the Victoria Derbyshire Programme they were not warned about the possible side effects.
Breast implant illness (BII) doesn't have an official diagnosis, but some women who believe they have the condition say they returned to full health after having their implants removed. BBC News
Breast implant illness (BII) doesn't have an official diagnosis, but some women who believe they have the condition say they returned to full health after having their implants removed. BBC News
UTI home-testing app to help women trialled by NHS
UTI home-testing app to help women trialled by NHS A new smartphone app to help women diagnose a urinary tract infection (UTI) is being trialled by the NHS.
The app will be overseen by 37 pharmacies in a trial across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, aimed at freeing up GP appointments.
It guides users through a urine test and allows the results to be analysed online by a pharmacist. BBC News
The app will be overseen by 37 pharmacies in a trial across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, aimed at freeing up GP appointments.
It guides users through a urine test and allows the results to be analysed online by a pharmacist. BBC News
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