Sharp decline in district nursing workforce poses threat to patient safety The UK’s district nurse workforce is under severe threat due to long-term underinvestment in training, education and skills, posing a direct threat to patient safety, warn the authors of a new, independent report, commissioned by the Queen’s Nursing Institute. NHS Networks
Thursday, 21 November 2019
More families come forward in Shropshire maternity inquiry
More families come forward in Shropshire maternity inquiry Campaigners say 25 new cases have emerged since the leak of a report into maternity care in Shropshire. BBC News
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Patient died after 'transplant surgeon error' in Welsh hospital
Patient died after 'transplant surgeon error' in Welsh hospital A transplant patient died after a surgeon failed to disclose he had spilt stomach contents on organs which went on to be used in NHS operations.
The 36-year-old died of an aneurysm caused directly by infection from a donated liver, while two other patients became ill from transplants.
The incident took place in 2015 but only came to light when one of the sick patients attended a hospital in Wales. It had involved a surgeon from Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust. BBC News
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The 36-year-old died of an aneurysm caused directly by infection from a donated liver, while two other patients became ill from transplants.
The incident took place in 2015 but only came to light when one of the sick patients attended a hospital in Wales. It had involved a surgeon from Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust. BBC News
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Inducing labour at 41 weeks could save lives, new research claims
Inducing labour at 41 weeks could save lives, new research claims Pregnant women should be induced earlier to reduce baby deaths, a new study has found, as researchers call for the end of a ‘wait and see’ approach.
The study, done in conjunction with hospitals and academics across Sweden, concluded that pregnant women should not be offered induction later than 41 weeks.
During the course of the trial which involved almost 3,000 women between 2016 and 2018, six babies died after labour was induced at or beyond 42 weeks of pregnancy. The Telegraph
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The study, done in conjunction with hospitals and academics across Sweden, concluded that pregnant women should not be offered induction later than 41 weeks.
During the course of the trial which involved almost 3,000 women between 2016 and 2018, six babies died after labour was induced at or beyond 42 weeks of pregnancy. The Telegraph
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Smear test attendance rises for the first time in FIVE years in England
Smear test attendance rises for the first time in FIVE years in England Statistics from the NHS show 71.9 per cent of women in England attended their cervical screening appointments last year but experts warn there are still too many turning down the offer. Mail Online
Transgender people face years of waiting with NHS under strain
Transgender people face years of waiting with NHS under strain Long waits for appointments cause stress for patients, with suicide and self-harm a risk
Thousands of transgender adults and children face waits of up to three or more years for gender identity treatment as NHS services come under strain with growing numbers seeking treatment.
The number of adults and children being referred to gender identity clinics in England rose from 3,330 in 2014-15 to 8,074 in 2018-19, an average year on year increase of around 25%, according to freedom of information data from five clinics offering services. The Guardian
Thousands of transgender adults and children face waits of up to three or more years for gender identity treatment as NHS services come under strain with growing numbers seeking treatment.
The number of adults and children being referred to gender identity clinics in England rose from 3,330 in 2014-15 to 8,074 in 2018-19, an average year on year increase of around 25%, according to freedom of information data from five clinics offering services. The Guardian
Time for NHS to 'wake up' to GP burnout risk, warns next RCGP chair
Time for NHS to 'wake up' to GP burnout risk, warns next RCGP chair In the week that he is due to take over from Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard, Professor Martin Marshall said that the working conditions of doctors had to be improved, warning that ‘undoable’ workloads were not an ‘inconsequential problem’.
His comments follow a GMC report that found doctors with high levels of burnout could have up to a 63% higher chance of making a major medical error in the following three months. GP Online
His comments follow a GMC report that found doctors with high levels of burnout could have up to a 63% higher chance of making a major medical error in the following three months. GP Online
'Half of women will be carers by the age of 46'
'Half of women will be carers by the age of 46' Women can expect to take on caring responsibilities for an older, sick or disabled relative more than a decade earlier than men, a report concludes.
Research by Sheffield and Birmingham universities shows half of women will care by the age of 46, compared with half of men, for whom the age is 57.
The research suggests two-thirds of UK adults can expect to become an unpaid carer during their lifetimes. The charity Carers UK says carers need five-to-10 days of paid care leave. BBC News
Research by Sheffield and Birmingham universities shows half of women will care by the age of 46, compared with half of men, for whom the age is 57.
The research suggests two-thirds of UK adults can expect to become an unpaid carer during their lifetimes. The charity Carers UK says carers need five-to-10 days of paid care leave. BBC News
The nation's health: priorities for the next government
The nation's health: priorities for the next government The Health Foundation -This report looks at how long-term improvements in life expectancy and mortality in the UK have stalled and are falling behind other high-income countries. At the same time the difference between the health of people living in the best- and worst-off communities is widening. It calls for action across the whole of government to address these trends. It asks that investment be directed towards areas of public spending that create the right conditions for people to lead healthy lives. King's Fund - Health Management and Policy Alert
Older people living with dementia and costs of dementia care in the UK 2019–2040
Older people living with dementia and costs of dementia care in the UK 2019–2040 This report, commissioned by Alzheimer’s Society, provides projections of the number of older people (aged 65 and over) living with dementia and the costs of health care, social care and unpaid care for older people living with dementia from 2019 to 2040 in the UK. NHS Networks
Wednesday, 20 November 2019
NGH confirms non-urgent operations have been cancelled to support A&E
NGH confirms non-urgent operations have been cancelled to support A&E Non-urgent operations over the next four months have been cancelled at Northampton General Hospital so doctors can better support A&E demands.
The news comes as Northampton General Hospital yesterday (Tuesday) was seeking advice from its commissioners about how to deal with soaring demand for NHS services. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
The news comes as Northampton General Hospital yesterday (Tuesday) was seeking advice from its commissioners about how to deal with soaring demand for NHS services. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
Remember those no longer with us at 'Light Up A Life' event in Northampton
Remember those no longer with us at 'Light Up A Life' event in Northampton NGH's charity is dedicating lights on their Christmas tree this year to remember loved ones that cannot be with us for this festive period.
Northamptonshire Health Charity - which aims to enhance patient experience beyond what the NHS can fund - say this celebration will provide a chance to reflect and remember people who are no longer with us. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
Northamptonshire Health Charity - which aims to enhance patient experience beyond what the NHS can fund - say this celebration will provide a chance to reflect and remember people who are no longer with us. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
We know the public love the NHS, but do they think it is a good employer?
We know the public love the NHS, but do they think it is a good employer? Despite being one of the largest employers in the world, it is well publicised that the NHS is facing enormous challenges, with its workforce crisis being one of the most pressing issues. Earlier this year, the Interim NHS People Plan set out the vision for supporting those working in the NHS. It outlines that the route to tackling the high number of vacancies and turnover across the NHS lies not only in increasing the number of staff, but also in making the NHS ‘the best place to work’. The King's Fund
Immigration and the NHS: the evidence
Immigration and the NHS: the evidence New promises for the NHS are appearing almost daily on the campaign trail: more cash, more doctors and nurses, better hospitals and equipment. Meanwhile – in the real world – NHS performance continues to deteriorate. NHS data out last week paints a grim picture. A&E performance is the worst on record. And 4.6 million people are stuck on waiting lists.
In response, the Conservative Party issued a statement suggesting that international migrants – among other things – will make things worse. It said: ‘the last thing our NHS can afford is Labour’s plans for a four day week and uncontrolled and unlimited immigration, which would could cripple our health service, leaving it understaffed and underfunded.’
This isn’t a new argument. And it plays on public perceptions that international migration can put pressure on public services. Migration policy is about much more than its impact on the NHS or the economy. And political narratives often fail to reflect the different experiences, understandings, and impacts of migration in the UK. But – leaving these issues aside – the idea that migration has a negative impact on the NHS is not backed up by the evidence. The Health Foundation
In response, the Conservative Party issued a statement suggesting that international migrants – among other things – will make things worse. It said: ‘the last thing our NHS can afford is Labour’s plans for a four day week and uncontrolled and unlimited immigration, which would could cripple our health service, leaving it understaffed and underfunded.’
This isn’t a new argument. And it plays on public perceptions that international migration can put pressure on public services. Migration policy is about much more than its impact on the NHS or the economy. And political narratives often fail to reflect the different experiences, understandings, and impacts of migration in the UK. But – leaving these issues aside – the idea that migration has a negative impact on the NHS is not backed up by the evidence. The Health Foundation
Revealed: scandal of 30,000 NHS workers on zero hours contracts
Revealed: scandal of 30,000 NHS workers on zero hours contracts At least 30,000 NHS workers in the UK report employed on zero hours contracts, new GMB analysis of official figures has revealed.
The true number is likely higher as the statistics may not include outsourced workers, or workers employed through controversial ‘wholly owned subsidiary’ companies that are not bound by nationally agreed employment standards.
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The true number is likely higher as the statistics may not include outsourced workers, or workers employed through controversial ‘wholly owned subsidiary’ companies that are not bound by nationally agreed employment standards.
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Guidance: Oral care and people with learning disabilities
Guidance: Oral care and people with learning disabilities To help health professionals, paid social care staff and family members to support someone with learning disabilities to get good oral care. Department of Health and Social Care
Seeing an NHS dentist 'a problem everywhere'
Seeing an NHS dentist 'a problem everywhere' More than 2 million adults in England are unable to see an NHS dentist, BBC analysis suggests.
They include an estimated 1.45 million who have tried and failed to get an NHS appointment in two years with the rest on waiting lists or put off by cost.
Another 2 million assume they cannot get care where they live, suggesting nearly one in 10 miss out overall. BBC News
They include an estimated 1.45 million who have tried and failed to get an NHS appointment in two years with the rest on waiting lists or put off by cost.
Another 2 million assume they cannot get care where they live, suggesting nearly one in 10 miss out overall. BBC News
Old age: Why 70 may be the new 65
Old age: Why 70 may be the new 65 It may be time to rethink how we measure and define old age in the UK because more people are surviving into their late 80s and beyond, say experts.
The Office for National Statistics team says although 65 has traditionally been seen as the start of old age, 70 could be seen as the "new 65".
That's because many people who reach this milestone birthday can still expect to live another 15 years. BBC News
The Office for National Statistics team says although 65 has traditionally been seen as the start of old age, 70 could be seen as the "new 65".
That's because many people who reach this milestone birthday can still expect to live another 15 years. BBC News
Sepsis alert system hailed for reducing deaths and hospital stays
Sepsis alert system hailed for reducing deaths and hospital stays Digital alerts which monitor patients for sepsis have resulted in a fall in deaths and hospital stays linked to the deadly condition.
The system has been in place across the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust’s emergency departments and inpatient wards since 2016, notifying doctors if factors such as temperature, heart rate and glucose levels fall outside what is considered safe.
Clinicians are informed via a pop-up warning which appears in electronic health records or on a dashboard. ITV News
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The system has been in place across the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust’s emergency departments and inpatient wards since 2016, notifying doctors if factors such as temperature, heart rate and glucose levels fall outside what is considered safe.
Clinicians are informed via a pop-up warning which appears in electronic health records or on a dashboard. ITV News
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- Evaluating a digital sepsis alert in a London multisite hospital network: a natural experiment using electronic health record data (open access) Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association
- Thousands could be saved from sepsis after major trial of monitoring system is 'success' The Daily Mail
- Sepsis early warning technology could save thousands of lives, Imperial study finds The Daily Telegraph
‘Largest maternity scandal in NHS history’: Dozens of mothers and babies died on wards of hospital trust, leaked report reveals
‘Largest maternity scandal in NHS history’: Dozens of mothers and babies died on wards of hospital trust, leaked report reveals Dozens of babies and three mothers died on the wards of a single hospital trust, in what is being described as the largest maternity scandal in the history of the NHS, The Independent can today reveal.
Clinical malpractice was allowed to continue unchecked over a period of 40 years, with repeated failings by doctors, midwives and hospital bosses, according to a leaked internal report.
The investigation singles out the deaths of at least 42 babies and three mothers at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust (SATH) between 1979 and 2017.
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Clinical malpractice was allowed to continue unchecked over a period of 40 years, with repeated failings by doctors, midwives and hospital bosses, according to a leaked internal report.
The investigation singles out the deaths of at least 42 babies and three mothers at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust (SATH) between 1979 and 2017.
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- Statement in respect of reports on our Maternity service Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust
- Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital: Babies and mums died 'amid toxic culture' BBC News
- Shrewsbury and Telford: 42 babies and three mothers died at NHS trust in worst ever maternity scandal The Daily Telegraph
- Leaked report exposes maternity scandal at Shropshire NHS trust The Guardian
- Shrewsbury and Telford joins Morecambe Bay and Mid-Staffs on grim roll call of horrific NHS scandals The Independent
- Shrewsbury maternity trust could be prosecuted for corporate manslaughter The Independent
- The NHS has failed to learn the lessons of Morecambe Bay – with devastating consequences The Independent
- ‘They condemned my daughter to death’: The family whose fight for justice uncovered the Shrewsbury maternity scandal The Independent
- The Shrewsbury scandal proves what women tell me every day – maternity care is dangerous and inhumane The Independent
- Time to learn the lessons: how the NHS must now change – and what you can do to help The Independent
- NHS Trust's 'toxic' culture led to mother and baby deaths ITV News
- NHS maternity scandal: 'I feel bitter hatred, quite frankly' Sky News
- Babies and mothers died in what may be worst ever NHS maternity scandal, report finds Sky News
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