This blog covers the latest UK health care news, publications, policy announcements, events and information focused on the NHS, as well as the latest media stories and local news coverage of the NHS Trusts in Northamptonshire.
Thursday, 19 June 2014
KGH suffers from cost of bed blockers
KGH suffers from cost of bed blockers Bed blockers at Kettering General Hospital are causing “vast” expense, according to a report to a health body. Northamptonshire Telegraph
Knowledge strategy: harnessing the power of information to improve the public’s health
Knowledge strategy: harnessing the power of information to improve the public’s health This document describes the strategic approach to information and knowledge that the public health system needs to take in order to improve and protect public health and reduce inequalities. The knowledge strategy was developed following an extended and open consultation process and incorporates responses from local government, national organisations and key partners. Public Health England
Dementia progress 'achingly slow'
Dementia progress 'achingly slow' Progress on new research and treatments for dementia has been "achingly slow", the man appointed as global envoy for the disease says. BBC News
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- Press release: UK commits to new action to find breakthrough on dementia Department of Health
- David Cameron pledges new drive on Alzheimer’s research The Independent
- Dementia patients should be given the best drugs, says David Cameron The Daily Telegraph
England NHS 'faces funding gap'
England NHS 'faces funding gap' The NHS in England faces a funding gap of up to £2bn for the next financial year, with growing costs set to outstrip income, the BBC understands. BBC News
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- RCGP response to NHS facing £2 billion funding gap story Royal College of General Practitioners
Viewpoint: International study backs NHS as GP role under threat
Viewpoint: International study backs NHS as GP role under threat With the NHS under siege from overwhelming pressures and short-term policy gimmicks from politicians from all sides, the latest report from the Commonwealth Fund is a welcome relief, writes BMA deputy chairman Dr Kailash Chand. GP Online
Jeremy Hunt calls for end to cosmetic surgery on NHS
Jeremy Hunt calls for end to cosmetic surgery on NHS Health secretary says public money should not be spent to improve someone's looks
Jeremy Hunt, the health secretary, has expressed his strong opposition to the NHS funding cosmetic surgery at a time when it is under heavy financial pressure.
Hunt said all decisions must be taken on "clinical need", and public money must not be used to pay for surgery just to improve someone's looks. Continue reading... The Guardian
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Jeremy Hunt, the health secretary, has expressed his strong opposition to the NHS funding cosmetic surgery at a time when it is under heavy financial pressure.
Hunt said all decisions must be taken on "clinical need", and public money must not be used to pay for surgery just to improve someone's looks. Continue reading... The Guardian
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Nearly half of patients do not understand medical language
Nearly half of patients do not understand medical language The Royal College of GPs found that nearly one half of patients struggle to understand the advice given to them by their doctor or know how to properly take their medication. The Daily Telegraph
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Nurses reject plans to make patients pay £10 for a GP appointment
Nurses reject plans to make patients pay £10 for a GP appointment The UK’s largest nursing union has overwhelmingly voted against plans to introduce £10 charges every time someone goes to see their GP, in what bosses described as an affirmation of the belief the NHS should be free at point of delivery. The Independent
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- RCN members reaffirm their belief that NHS should be free at the point of delivery Royal College of Nursing
- Nurses vote against fee for GP services The Guardian
Hospital wrong to put ‘do not resuscitate’ note in patient’s file
Hospital wrong to put ‘do not resuscitate’ note in patient’s file Doctors have a legal duty to tell patients if a “do not resuscitate” order has been placed in their medical records, the Court of Appeal in England has ruled. The Independent
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