Public Health England looks for high tech ways to improve nation’s health
The competition has been launched to demonstrate the commitment from PHE to identify and support the latest applications and utilities in order to make a difference to people’s lifestyles.
Successful Health X businesses will be offered promotional support through PHE’s Change4Life campaign, a presence on NHS Choices and help with product development. NHS Networks
Tuesday, 24 June 2014
Helping the NHS to change: Monitor’s annual plan for 2014/15
Helping the NHS to change: Monitor’s annual plan for 2014/15
The way Monitor regulates NHS foundation trusts will be reviewed with the aim of ensuring those organisations which provide healthcare are given room to innovate and take calculated risks, in order to provide better quality services for patients and better value for money.
The move is just one of several actions announced by Monitor in its annual plan, aimed at encouraging the NHS to develop services that better meet the needs of patients whilst doing more with the money it is given. NHS Networks
The way Monitor regulates NHS foundation trusts will be reviewed with the aim of ensuring those organisations which provide healthcare are given room to innovate and take calculated risks, in order to provide better quality services for patients and better value for money.
The move is just one of several actions announced by Monitor in its annual plan, aimed at encouraging the NHS to develop services that better meet the needs of patients whilst doing more with the money it is given. NHS Networks
Mental health services 'a car crash'
Mental health services 'a car crash'
Mental health services in England are "a car crash" and not prioritised by the health secretary, says the Royal College of Psychiatrists' outgoing president. BBC News - Health
Mental health services in England are "a car crash" and not prioritised by the health secretary, says the Royal College of Psychiatrists' outgoing president. BBC News - Health
Are personal health budgets the solution to integrated care?
Are personal health budgets the solution to integrated care?
The health and social care system is facing increasing pressures that traditional solutions can't address
Health and care integration could prove too costly for the NHS
Integration used to mean common assessments, merged teams and management restructures. Times have changed, and it's no longer just about changing job titles and Tupe Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment). Over the last few years the health and social care system has begun to embrace the idea of "person-centred, co-ordinated care" that shifts the focus from organisations back to the experience of the person needing support.
Some of this has become necessary because people receiving care are no longer willing to accept that certain models of institutionalised provision are right for them just because they have a particular diagnosis. Choice and control, while being policy terms that have been repeated so often that there's a risk of losing the meaning, do resonate with us all personally in the decisions in life that are most important: where we live, who's in our life, and how we spend our time. The Guardian
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The health and social care system is facing increasing pressures that traditional solutions can't address
Health and care integration could prove too costly for the NHS
Integration used to mean common assessments, merged teams and management restructures. Times have changed, and it's no longer just about changing job titles and Tupe Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment). Over the last few years the health and social care system has begun to embrace the idea of "person-centred, co-ordinated care" that shifts the focus from organisations back to the experience of the person needing support.
Some of this has become necessary because people receiving care are no longer willing to accept that certain models of institutionalised provision are right for them just because they have a particular diagnosis. Choice and control, while being policy terms that have been repeated so often that there's a risk of losing the meaning, do resonate with us all personally in the decisions in life that are most important: where we live, who's in our life, and how we spend our time. The Guardian
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Reducing unintentional injuries among children and young people
Reducing unintentional injuries among children and young people
These resources for local authorities cover the prevention of accidents to children and young people in the home and on the road. The reports show that whilst the number of children and young people killed or seriously injured continues to fall in England there are still significant numbers of deaths and emergency admissions from preventable causes. It also highlights actions that local partners can take to reduce accidents including improving safety for children travelling to and from school and using existing services like health visitors and children’s centres.
These resources for local authorities cover the prevention of accidents to children and young people in the home and on the road. The reports show that whilst the number of children and young people killed or seriously injured continues to fall in England there are still significant numbers of deaths and emergency admissions from preventable causes. It also highlights actions that local partners can take to reduce accidents including improving safety for children travelling to and from school and using existing services like health visitors and children’s centres.
Doctors reject seven-day routine services at BMA annual meeting
Doctors reject seven-day routine services at BMA annual meeting
Doctors have rejected the provision of seven-day routine NHS services after debates at the BMA annual representatives' meeting (ARM). GP Online
Doctors have rejected the provision of seven-day routine NHS services after debates at the BMA annual representatives' meeting (ARM). GP Online
Stress 'causes damage to the heart,' study finds
Stress 'causes damage to the heart,' study finds
"Stress is already known to be bad for the heart, but now scientists have discovered why it is so harmful," The Times reports.
A new US study now offers a plausible model of how chronic psychological stress could lead to heart damage. It involved both mice and junior doctors.
Researchers checked the blood of a small group of doctors after a week at work in intensive care. After a week of this stressful work, their white blood cell count had increased.
Similarly, when mice were exposed to chronic stress (tilting their cage for an extended period of time), they also showed increased levels of white blood cells.
This finding is of interest and possible concern. Previous research suggested inflammatory white blood cells might be involved in the process of causing the rupture of fatty atherosclerotic plaques in the arteries of people with heart disease, which causes a heart attack.
However, this research is very far from providing conclusive proof that stress leads to the development of heart disease, or directly causes heart attacks.
"Stress is already known to be bad for the heart, but now scientists have discovered why it is so harmful," The Times reports.
A new US study now offers a plausible model of how chronic psychological stress could lead to heart damage. It involved both mice and junior doctors.
Researchers checked the blood of a small group of doctors after a week at work in intensive care. After a week of this stressful work, their white blood cell count had increased.
Similarly, when mice were exposed to chronic stress (tilting their cage for an extended period of time), they also showed increased levels of white blood cells.
This finding is of interest and possible concern. Previous research suggested inflammatory white blood cells might be involved in the process of causing the rupture of fatty atherosclerotic plaques in the arteries of people with heart disease, which causes a heart attack.
However, this research is very far from providing conclusive proof that stress leads to the development of heart disease, or directly causes heart attacks.
Doncaster rolls out iPad dementia tests
Doncaster rolls out iPad dementia tests
An iPad-based test for early dementia diagnosis is being rolled out across 24 GP practices in Doncaster, following a pilot. EHI News
An iPad-based test for early dementia diagnosis is being rolled out across 24 GP practices in Doncaster, following a pilot. EHI News
Monday, 23 June 2014
News: Cransley Hospice Fundraiser Appointed MBE
News: Cransley Hospice Fundraiser Appointed MBE
Diana Patrick, fundraising manager at Cransley Hospice in Kettering has been appointed an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for services to healthcare. Diana first became Fundraising Manager in... NHFT News
Diana Patrick, fundraising manager at Cransley Hospice in Kettering has been appointed an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for services to healthcare. Diana first became Fundraising Manager in... NHFT News
Mother-of-two died from cancer after hospital doctors told her to cure a lump on her breast with primrose oil ointment
Mother-of-two died from cancer after hospital doctors told her to cure a lump on her breast with primrose oil ointment
Samina Chaudhry, 33, went back several times to Northampton General Hospital to say the primrose oil treatment was not working. Daily Mail
Samina Chaudhry, 33, went back several times to Northampton General Hospital to say the primrose oil treatment was not working. Daily Mail
Northampton General Hospital staff vote for a strike on pay cuts
Northampton General Hospital staff vote for a strike on pay cuts
Forty-eight pathologists working for Northampton General Hospital have voted in favour of strike action over plans that would see each potentially earn £6,000 a year less, a union has said. Northampton Chronicle & Echo
Forty-eight pathologists working for Northampton General Hospital have voted in favour of strike action over plans that would see each potentially earn £6,000 a year less, a union has said. Northampton Chronicle & Echo
Inquiry into the future of patient care
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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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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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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