Inquiry into the future of patient care
An independent inquiry has been set up by RCGP to look at how the NHS can best provide care for patients at a time of constrained resources, to meet the needs of the rapidly increasing number of patients with multiple long term conditions. The inquiry is calling for written evidence from interested organisations and individuals, to help inform the proceedings, to be submitted by 16th July 2014. Kingsfund Blog
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Monday, 23 June 2014
Poll: NHS decisions should be left to doctors, say majority of Britons
Poll: NHS decisions should be left to doctors, say majority of Britons
Ipsos Mori survey of 2,000 across UK finds that 65% believe NHS should manage itself without involvement of politicians
The majority of British people believe the NHS has become a political football used cynically to win votes and should be trusted to professionals who understand how best to provide healthcare, according to an opinion poll carried out for the British Medical Association.
The Ipsos Mori survey, released on the first day of the BMA's annual representatives meeting, also found that a third of people were in favour of parliament setting targets for the NHS, compared with 42% who were opposed. The union said the findings supported its insistence that decisions on patient care should be free from political interference and left to doctors. Guardian
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Ipsos Mori survey of 2,000 across UK finds that 65% believe NHS should manage itself without involvement of politicians
The majority of British people believe the NHS has become a political football used cynically to win votes and should be trusted to professionals who understand how best to provide healthcare, according to an opinion poll carried out for the British Medical Association.
The Ipsos Mori survey, released on the first day of the BMA's annual representatives meeting, also found that a third of people were in favour of parliament setting targets for the NHS, compared with 42% who were opposed. The union said the findings supported its insistence that decisions on patient care should be free from political interference and left to doctors. Guardian
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- Parties 'using NHS to win votes' BBC News
Lib Dems to demand emergency £2bn bailout for the NHS - reports
Lib Dems to demand emergency £2bn bailout for the NHS - reports
Senior party figures reported to be demanding boost as leading doctor attacks squeeze on funding
An emergency bailout of £2bn is needed to plug a black hole in NHS funding, Liberal Democrat sources claim, as a leading doctor called the Government's plans for extended seven-day care as "just bonkers".
Senior Lib Dem figures are planning to approach party leader Nick Clegg to demand the extra funding for the health service ahead of the Government's autumn statement, the Times reported. Guardian
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Senior party figures reported to be demanding boost as leading doctor attacks squeeze on funding
An emergency bailout of £2bn is needed to plug a black hole in NHS funding, Liberal Democrat sources claim, as a leading doctor called the Government's plans for extended seven-day care as "just bonkers".
Senior Lib Dem figures are planning to approach party leader Nick Clegg to demand the extra funding for the health service ahead of the Government's autumn statement, the Times reported. Guardian
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How stress damages the heart
How stress damages the heart
For the first time scientists have found a direct biological link between stress and inflammation of blood vessels which can lead to heart attacks. Daily Telegraph
For the first time scientists have found a direct biological link between stress and inflammation of blood vessels which can lead to heart attacks. Daily Telegraph
Patients 'put at risk' by plans to allow medical students to treat patients
Patients 'put at risk' by plans to allow medical students to treat patients
Patients will be put at risk by plans to allow medical students to treat people as soon as they leave university instead of doing a year's work under supervision, medical leaders have warned. Daily Telegraph
Patients will be put at risk by plans to allow medical students to treat people as soon as they leave university instead of doing a year's work under supervision, medical leaders have warned. Daily Telegraph
Accident and Emergency showing further signs of strain after record attendances this month
Accident and Emergency showing further signs of strain after record attendances this month
More people are attending hospital accident and emergency departments than at any time since records began, new NHS figures have revealed. Independent
More people are attending hospital accident and emergency departments than at any time since records began, new NHS figures have revealed. Independent
The 'super jab' that is a breath of fresh air for allergy sufferers
The 'super jab' that is a breath of fresh air for allergy sufferers
A once-a-week jab for severe asthma and eczema is being hailed as ‘life-changing’ – eradicating attacks in patients who do not respond to inhalers. Daily Mail
A once-a-week jab for severe asthma and eczema is being hailed as ‘life-changing’ – eradicating attacks in patients who do not respond to inhalers. Daily Mail
Anti-bacterial bag-for-life could prevent rise in food poisoning when 5p plastic bag charge comes into force
Anti-bacterial bag-for-life could prevent rise in food poisoning when 5p plastic bag charge comes into force
A bag-for-life that slows the growth of bacteria which cause food poisoning could be in the supermarkets within months. Independent
A bag-for-life that slows the growth of bacteria which cause food poisoning could be in the supermarkets within months. Independent
Plans to relax licensing laws lambasted by doctors and alcohol groups
Plans to relax licensing laws lambasted by doctors and alcohol groups
BMA among those to warn changes under bill due to be heard in the Lords are wrong given the damage alcohol already causes
Ministers are under fire because of plans to let the Women's Institute, bed and breakfasts and charities start selling alcohol, which doctors and local councils warn could worsen Britain's drink problem.
The British Medical Association said relaxing the licensing laws was wrong, given the huge damage alcohol already causes and its heavy burden on the NHS. Guardian
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BMA among those to warn changes under bill due to be heard in the Lords are wrong given the damage alcohol already causes
Ministers are under fire because of plans to let the Women's Institute, bed and breakfasts and charities start selling alcohol, which doctors and local councils warn could worsen Britain's drink problem.
The British Medical Association said relaxing the licensing laws was wrong, given the huge damage alcohol already causes and its heavy burden on the NHS. Guardian
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Friday, 20 June 2014
Medical staff vote to go on strike
Medical staff vote to go on strike
Hospital scientists vote to strike over proposed contract changes to their hours and payment rates. BBC News
Hospital scientists vote to strike over proposed contract changes to their hours and payment rates. BBC News
Cash-crisis NHS trust has £41,774 average pay
Cash-crisis NHS trust has £41,774 average pay
An NHS trust ultimately responsible for putting 43 Northamptonshire nurses’ jobs at risk has an average salary of almost £42,000 a year. Chronicle and Echo
An NHS trust ultimately responsible for putting 43 Northamptonshire nurses’ jobs at risk has an average salary of almost £42,000 a year. Chronicle and Echo
NHS death stats can be years out of date and 'pose public health risk'
NHS death stats can be years out of date and 'pose public health risk'
Official statistics on deaths in England and Wales are as much as two and half years out of date, a coalition of doctors, scientists and charities has warned. Independent
Official statistics on deaths in England and Wales are as much as two and half years out of date, a coalition of doctors, scientists and charities has warned. Independent
Revolution in mental health information is launched
Revolution in mental health information is launched
The launch of the new Mental Health Dementia and Neurology Intelligence Networks (MHDNIN) represents a “revolution in information”.
That is the view of Dr Geraldine Strathdee, NHS England’s National Clinical Director for Mental Health, who said: “I am absolutely delighted to be part of this launch which marks the culmination of many months of partnership working between the thirteen national agencies that provide mental health information.
“This is just the very start of the mental health information revolution. NHS England strategic clinical networks and academic health science centres are now supporting the testing of the commissioning care pathway profiles in their localities and we will make changes in line with their feedback.
“More than 300 commissioners, clinical and academic experts, service users and quality improvement champions have generously contributed their time to produce this programme, and we are very grateful to them and their employers.”
In collaboration with Public Health England, the launch of the networks consist of four pilots.
The launch of the new Mental Health Dementia and Neurology Intelligence Networks (MHDNIN) represents a “revolution in information”.
That is the view of Dr Geraldine Strathdee, NHS England’s National Clinical Director for Mental Health, who said: “I am absolutely delighted to be part of this launch which marks the culmination of many months of partnership working between the thirteen national agencies that provide mental health information.
“This is just the very start of the mental health information revolution. NHS England strategic clinical networks and academic health science centres are now supporting the testing of the commissioning care pathway profiles in their localities and we will make changes in line with their feedback.
“More than 300 commissioners, clinical and academic experts, service users and quality improvement champions have generously contributed their time to produce this programme, and we are very grateful to them and their employers.”
In collaboration with Public Health England, the launch of the networks consist of four pilots.
PM urges global push on dementia
PM urges global push on dementia
David Cameron has announced more funding for dementia research and urged a global effort to find a cure. BBC News
David Cameron has announced more funding for dementia research and urged a global effort to find a cure. BBC News
Modelling, evaluating and implementing cost effective services to reduce the impact of stroke
Modelling, evaluating and implementing cost effective services to reduce the impact of stroke
The objective of this study was to estimate risk of stroke, longer-term needs and outcomes, risk of recurrence, trends and predictors of effective care, to model cost-effective configurations of care, to understand stakeholders’ perspectives of services and to develop proposals to underpin policy.
The objective of this study was to estimate risk of stroke, longer-term needs and outcomes, risk of recurrence, trends and predictors of effective care, to model cost-effective configurations of care, to understand stakeholders’ perspectives of services and to develop proposals to underpin policy.
Liver cancer and malignant melanoma rates rise sharply in England
Liver cancer and malignant melanoma rates rise sharply in England
Researchers warn that cancers are strongly linked to lifestyle choices, such as smoking, alcohol consumption and obesity
The number of people diagnosed with liver cancer has risen sharply. An Office for National Statistics study shows the incidence of liver cancer in England increased by 70% for males and 60% for females between 2003 and 2012.
It is now the 18th most common cancer in England, the ONS said. The number of women diagnosed with the disease rose from 889 in 2003 to 1,418 in 2012, while the number of men went up from 1,440 to 2,449 in the same period. Continue reading...
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Researchers warn that cancers are strongly linked to lifestyle choices, such as smoking, alcohol consumption and obesity
The number of people diagnosed with liver cancer has risen sharply. An Office for National Statistics study shows the incidence of liver cancer in England increased by 70% for males and 60% for females between 2003 and 2012.
It is now the 18th most common cancer in England, the ONS said. The number of women diagnosed with the disease rose from 889 in 2003 to 1,418 in 2012, while the number of men went up from 1,440 to 2,449 in the same period. Continue reading...
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Penalise lack of EPRs - report
Penalise lack of EPRs - report
NHS trusts that fail to make proper use of electronic health records should be hit with higher insurance premiums and a reduced Care Quality Commission rating, according to a new report. EHI News
NHS trusts that fail to make proper use of electronic health records should be hit with higher insurance premiums and a reduced Care Quality Commission rating, according to a new report. EHI News
DH plans to establish NIB as priority
DH plans to establish NIB as priority
The Department of Health has released its IT priorities for the next year, with the National Information Board and support for the NIB's informatics strategy mentioned as key projects. EHI News
The Department of Health has released its IT priorities for the next year, with the National Information Board and support for the NIB's informatics strategy mentioned as key projects. EHI News
RCGP launches inquiry into future of patient care at time of soaring demand and constrained NHS resources
RCGP launches inquiry into future of patient care at time of soaring demand and constrained NHS resources
The inquiry is to be chaired by Mike Farrar, the former NHS Confederation Chief Executive and former Head of Primary Care at the Department of Health, and will explore how to find cost effective solutions to the medical, social and financial challenges posed by rising levels of multi-morbidity within society.
The inquiry, hosted by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), will be entitled the Inquiry into Patient-Centred Care in the Twenty-First Century.
Farrar will lead a panel of twelve experts in NHS care, from organisations including the National Association for Patient Participation, Royal College of Physicians, NHS Confederation, LloydsPharmacy, and the RCGP. It will look at the role of general practice within the context of primary, community and social care services.
The inquiry is to be chaired by Mike Farrar, the former NHS Confederation Chief Executive and former Head of Primary Care at the Department of Health, and will explore how to find cost effective solutions to the medical, social and financial challenges posed by rising levels of multi-morbidity within society.
The inquiry, hosted by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), will be entitled the Inquiry into Patient-Centred Care in the Twenty-First Century.
Farrar will lead a panel of twelve experts in NHS care, from organisations including the National Association for Patient Participation, Royal College of Physicians, NHS Confederation, LloydsPharmacy, and the RCGP. It will look at the role of general practice within the context of primary, community and social care services.
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