Frontline NHS staff given honours
A host of frontline NHS staff are among those recognised in the New Year Honour's list. BBC News
Wednesday, 31 December 2014
Ebola screening tests under scrutiny
Ebola screening tests under scrutiny
Checks for medics returning to the UK after treating Ebola patients are to be reviewed after they cleared a nurse later diagnosed with the virus. BBC News
Checks for medics returning to the UK after treating Ebola patients are to be reviewed after they cleared a nurse later diagnosed with the virus. BBC News
News story: Ebola contact tracing underway
News story: Ebola contact tracing underway
Public Health England (PHE) is undertaking contact tracing following the confirmed case of Ebola in a healthcare worker returning from Sierra Leone, and as of 6pm on 30 December 2014, has spoken to 63 passengers.
The person had left Sierra Leone on 28 December and had been a passenger on flight AT596 from Freetown to Casablanca, flight AT0800 from Casablanca to London, and transferred at Heathrow to flight BA1478 for onward travel to Glasgow.
Although the risk of infection to other passengers on the flights is considered extremely low, PHE is contacting 132 passengers, and the crew on the flight from Casablanca to Heathrow. Health Protection Scotland is carrying out a similar exercise for the 71 passengers on the Heathrow to Glasgow flight, speaking with 56 to date.
People contacted by Public Health England will be made aware that a person on their flight was confirmed with Ebola after they returned to the UK, although the person would have been in the very early stages of disease and extremely unlikely to be infectious.
Public Health England (PHE) is undertaking contact tracing following the confirmed case of Ebola in a healthcare worker returning from Sierra Leone, and as of 6pm on 30 December 2014, has spoken to 63 passengers.
The person had left Sierra Leone on 28 December and had been a passenger on flight AT596 from Freetown to Casablanca, flight AT0800 from Casablanca to London, and transferred at Heathrow to flight BA1478 for onward travel to Glasgow.
Although the risk of infection to other passengers on the flights is considered extremely low, PHE is contacting 132 passengers, and the crew on the flight from Casablanca to Heathrow. Health Protection Scotland is carrying out a similar exercise for the 71 passengers on the Heathrow to Glasgow flight, speaking with 56 to date.
People contacted by Public Health England will be made aware that a person on their flight was confirmed with Ebola after they returned to the UK, although the person would have been in the very early stages of disease and extremely unlikely to be infectious.
First Ebola case linked to bat play
First Ebola case linked to bat play
The Ebola victim who triggered the current outbreak - a two year old boy from a small village in Guinea - may have been infected by playing in a hollow tree housing a colony of bats, say scientists. BBC News
The Ebola victim who triggered the current outbreak - a two year old boy from a small village in Guinea - may have been infected by playing in a hollow tree housing a colony of bats, say scientists. BBC News
Skin implant replaces the Pill: New chip lasts for 16 years and can be turned off by remote control when you want to conceive
Skin implant replaces the Pill: New chip lasts for 16 years and can be turned off by remote control when you want to conceive
Scientists have invented an electronic chip that when slipped under the skin releases daily doses of contraceptive, freeing a woman from the need to remember to take the pill. Mail
Scientists have invented an electronic chip that when slipped under the skin releases daily doses of contraceptive, freeing a woman from the need to remember to take the pill. Mail
David Cameron still more trusted on NHS than Ed Miliband, survey shows
David Cameron still more trusted on NHS than Ed Miliband, survey shows
Labour’s lead as most trusted party on issue falls to three points, while two-thirds of voters willing to pay more tax for NHS
Voters still trust David Cameron more than Ed Miliband on the NHS, despite Labour having made the health service the main focus of its campaigning since the summer, a survey shows.
The ComRes poll shows that 22% say the prime minister is the party leader they most trust to manage the NHS, while 20% name the Labour leader. Guardian
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Labour’s lead as most trusted party on issue falls to three points, while two-thirds of voters willing to pay more tax for NHS
Voters still trust David Cameron more than Ed Miliband on the NHS, despite Labour having made the health service the main focus of its campaigning since the summer, a survey shows.
The ComRes poll shows that 22% say the prime minister is the party leader they most trust to manage the NHS, while 20% name the Labour leader. Guardian
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Guidance: Mental Health Treatment - Supporting Integrated Delivery guidance
Guidance: Mental Health Treatment - Supporting Integrated Delivery guidance
The guidance reflects the changes to responsibility for probation services in England and Wales from 2014 resulting from the Government’s Transforming Rehabilitation reforms and the Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014. Information on who to contact for further information is also included. Public Health England
The guidance reflects the changes to responsibility for probation services in England and Wales from 2014 resulting from the Government’s Transforming Rehabilitation reforms and the Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014. Information on who to contact for further information is also included. Public Health England
Poulter announces DWP prescription check
Poulter announces DWP prescription check
The government is planning to give High Street pharmacists access to Department of Work and Pensions IT systems to check whether patients in England are entitled to free prescriptions. EHI News
The government is planning to give High Street pharmacists access to Department of Work and Pensions IT systems to check whether patients in England are entitled to free prescriptions. EHI News
Care & Support Public Information Campaign Materials
Care & Support Public Information Campaign Materials
The Department of Health and Public Health England are working to help raise public awareness of the Care and Support reforms being introduced in April 2015 and into 2016.
A public information campaign is underway to help ensure those who are affected by the reforms (existing care and support service users, people approaching the point of need and carers) are aware of the changes, and know where to go for further information.
This page has been developed to host a range of campaign materials for trusted partners to download and cascade through their individual networks.
The Department of Health and Public Health England are working to help raise public awareness of the Care and Support reforms being introduced in April 2015 and into 2016.
A public information campaign is underway to help ensure those who are affected by the reforms (existing care and support service users, people approaching the point of need and carers) are aware of the changes, and know where to go for further information.
This page has been developed to host a range of campaign materials for trusted partners to download and cascade through their individual networks.
Tuesday, 30 December 2014
Significant rise in call-outs for Northamptonshire’s ambulance service
Significant rise in call-outs for Northamptonshire’s ambulance service
The number of call-outs for the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) in December rose by more than 5,000 since the same month last year. Evening Telegraph
The number of call-outs for the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) in December rose by more than 5,000 since the same month last year. Evening Telegraph
News story: Ebola case confirmed in Scotland
News story: Ebola case confirmed in Scotland
The Scottish government has confirmed a case of Ebola in an individual in Scotland, who travelled to Glasgow from Sierra Leone.
The patient will be transferred for treatment in isolation at the Royal Free hospital in London.
The UK has well established and practised infection control procedures for dealing with cases of imported infectious disease. These procedures will be strictly followed while the patient is in transit and when receiving treatment at the Royal Free hospital.
The UK government is working closely with the Scottish government to ensure the patient receives the best possible treatment.
The confirmed case of Ebola in Scotland was a healthcare worker returning from Sierra Leone. They had left Sierra Leone on 28 December and had been a passenger on flight AT596 from Freetown to Casablanca, flight AT0800 from Casablanca to London, and transferred at Heathrow to flight BA1478 for onward travel to Glasgow.
The Scottish government has confirmed a case of Ebola in an individual in Scotland, who travelled to Glasgow from Sierra Leone.
The patient will be transferred for treatment in isolation at the Royal Free hospital in London.
The UK has well established and practised infection control procedures for dealing with cases of imported infectious disease. These procedures will be strictly followed while the patient is in transit and when receiving treatment at the Royal Free hospital.
The UK government is working closely with the Scottish government to ensure the patient receives the best possible treatment.
The confirmed case of Ebola in Scotland was a healthcare worker returning from Sierra Leone. They had left Sierra Leone on 28 December and had been a passenger on flight AT596 from Freetown to Casablanca, flight AT0800 from Casablanca to London, and transferred at Heathrow to flight BA1478 for onward travel to Glasgow.
Tiny microscope can take agonising wait out of cancer tests
Tiny microscope can take agonising wait out of cancer tests
Scientists have developed the world's smallest microscope which is inserted into the body, allowing doctors to 'see' cancer and make an instant, precise diagnosis. Mail
Scientists have developed the world's smallest microscope which is inserted into the body, allowing doctors to 'see' cancer and make an instant, precise diagnosis. Mail
Red meat triggers toxic immune reaction which causes cancer, scientists find
Red meat triggers toxic immune reaction which causes cancer, scientists find
Scientists at the University of California discovered that the human body views red meat as a foreign invader and launches an immune response. Telegraph
Scientists at the University of California discovered that the human body views red meat as a foreign invader and launches an immune response. Telegraph
Prescription fraud plan criticised
Prescription fraud plan criticised
Pharmacists strongly criticised plans to strengthen checks at the counter for entitlement to free prescriptions in England. BBC News
Pharmacists strongly criticised plans to strengthen checks at the counter for entitlement to free prescriptions in England. BBC News
Many breast cancer patients struggle with aftermath of disease, finds charity
Many breast cancer patients struggle with aftermath of disease, finds charity
Debilitating side-effects and depression among most common issues raised by those calling helpline two years after diagnosis
One in six breast cancer patients are still struggling with the aftermath of the disease and its treatment more than two years on from diagnosis, a charity has found.
Breast Cancer Care said the results of a survey of 1,228 people, who had been diagnosed two or more years previously and had called its helpline, illustrate the importance of the phone line and the need for the public to help keep it going. Guardian
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Debilitating side-effects and depression among most common issues raised by those calling helpline two years after diagnosis
One in six breast cancer patients are still struggling with the aftermath of the disease and its treatment more than two years on from diagnosis, a charity has found.
Breast Cancer Care said the results of a survey of 1,228 people, who had been diagnosed two or more years previously and had called its helpline, illustrate the importance of the phone line and the need for the public to help keep it going. Guardian
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Lying on Facebook causes paranoia and memory problems
Lying on Facebook causes paranoia and memory problems
Lying on Facebook is common — but doing so could cause paranoia and memory problems. Independent
Lying on Facebook is common — but doing so could cause paranoia and memory problems. Independent
Jab that can banish allergies in two months: Substance is injected directly into a lymph node in the groin rather than under the skin
Jab that can banish allergies in two months: Substance is injected directly into a lymph node in the groin rather than under the skin
The treatment involves injecting small amounts of an allergen - such as a protein from pet fur - into the patient's body over a period of time, so that the body slowly becomes accustomed. Mail
The treatment involves injecting small amounts of an allergen - such as a protein from pet fur - into the patient's body over a period of time, so that the body slowly becomes accustomed. Mail
Diet advice from overweight GPs more likely to be ignored, finds survey
Diet advice from overweight GPs more likely to be ignored, finds survey
Poll suggests need for NHS staff to be role models to help convince public of importance of losing weight, says health body
Britons are much less likely to follow advice from health professionals such as GPs and nurses if the health professionals are overweight or obese, a new survey shows.
Polling commissioned by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) found that 41% of people would be less likely to take advice about adopting a healthy diet from an NHS member of staff who was carrying extra pounds, while just 17% said they would heed it. Guardian
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Poll suggests need for NHS staff to be role models to help convince public of importance of losing weight, says health body
Britons are much less likely to follow advice from health professionals such as GPs and nurses if the health professionals are overweight or obese, a new survey shows.
Polling commissioned by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) found that 41% of people would be less likely to take advice about adopting a healthy diet from an NHS member of staff who was carrying extra pounds, while just 17% said they would heed it. Guardian
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Monday, 29 December 2014
Press release: Stop the rot: new campaign highlights how cigarettes ‘rot’ the body from the inside
Press release: Stop the rot: new campaign highlights how cigarettes ‘rot’ the body from the inside
Today (29 December 2014), Public Health England (PHE) launches a powerful new campaign to highlight how smoking damages the body and causes a slow and steady decline in a process similar to rotting.
The campaign starts as a new expert review commissioned by Public Health England highlights the multiple impacts that toxic ingredients in cigarettes can have on your body. While many smokers know that smoking causes cancer and harms the lungs and heart, the new report highlights how it also damages:
bones and muscles: smoking has a negative impact on bone mineral density, and causes progressive harm to the musculoskeletal system, including:
25% increased risk of any fracture, and a 40% increase in the risk of hip fractures among men
slower healing after injury
increased risk of back and neck pain, leading to a 79% increase in chronic back pain, and a 114% increase in disabling lower back pain
rheumatoid arthritis, and a reduction in the impact of treatment
brain: current smokers are 53% more likely to develop cognitive impairment than non-smokers, and 59% more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease
teeth: smoking increases the likelihood of tooth loss and decay
eyes: smoking damages sight by increasing the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by 78% to 358%, and increasing the risk of age-related cataracts
With New Year’s resolutions approaching and two-thirds of smokers saying they want to quit, new adverts are being used to graphically illustrate the degeneration that smoking causes.
Today (29 December 2014), Public Health England (PHE) launches a powerful new campaign to highlight how smoking damages the body and causes a slow and steady decline in a process similar to rotting.
The campaign starts as a new expert review commissioned by Public Health England highlights the multiple impacts that toxic ingredients in cigarettes can have on your body. While many smokers know that smoking causes cancer and harms the lungs and heart, the new report highlights how it also damages:
bones and muscles: smoking has a negative impact on bone mineral density, and causes progressive harm to the musculoskeletal system, including:
25% increased risk of any fracture, and a 40% increase in the risk of hip fractures among men
slower healing after injury
increased risk of back and neck pain, leading to a 79% increase in chronic back pain, and a 114% increase in disabling lower back pain
rheumatoid arthritis, and a reduction in the impact of treatment
brain: current smokers are 53% more likely to develop cognitive impairment than non-smokers, and 59% more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease
teeth: smoking increases the likelihood of tooth loss and decay
eyes: smoking damages sight by increasing the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by 78% to 358%, and increasing the risk of age-related cataracts
With New Year’s resolutions approaching and two-thirds of smokers saying they want to quit, new adverts are being used to graphically illustrate the degeneration that smoking causes.
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