'Enough is enough': nurses protest against pay cap outside Westminster Around 2,000 nurses gather to warn government strike action is possible over policy that has led to 14% cut in real-terms of wages
Nurses have expressed their anger over the public sector pay cap in a protest outside parliament, warning the government they are prepared to take industrial action.
Around 2,000 nurses from all over the country congregated in Westminster on Wednesday at a Royal College of Nursing (RCN) protest against the policy that has led to a 14% cut in real-terms of wages for staff in England over the past seven years. Continue reading... The Guardian
Thursday, 7 September 2017
What’s stopping pharmacies doing more to reduce pressure on GPs?
What’s stopping pharmacies doing more to reduce pressure on GPs? Chemists can already provide vital services, such as the morning-after pill – but a new study shows they are being chronically underused
When a woman recently walked into Thorrun Govind’s high-street pharmacy in Bolton seeking help for a common infection, Govind quickly knew what to prescribe. But because the woman said she had not had the medication before, Govind had to check with her GP practice. They insisted the woman go in. Continue reading... The Guardian
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When a woman recently walked into Thorrun Govind’s high-street pharmacy in Bolton seeking help for a common infection, Govind quickly knew what to prescribe. But because the woman said she had not had the medication before, Govind had to check with her GP practice. They insisted the woman go in. Continue reading... The Guardian
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- Guidance: Community pharmacy: public health interventions Public Health England
Another CCG scraps free IVF on the NHS
Another CCG scraps free IVF on the NHS Health chiefs in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area have stopped giving infertile women the service with immediate effect. Some exceptions will apply to the new plans. The Daily Mail
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Unqualified NHS staff are labelled as nurses
Unqualified NHS staff are labelled as nurses Unqualified care assistants are practising in the NHS with job titles that describe them as nurses with advanced skills, experts have revealed.
A new study found that thousands of nursing jobs across the health service have titles that have little or no link to a nurse's education or level of experience.
Researchers said people are also working with these titles without being registered with the regulator, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
In many cases, NHS trusts or staff themselves create their own job titles. The Daily Mail
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A new study found that thousands of nursing jobs across the health service have titles that have little or no link to a nurse's education or level of experience.
Researchers said people are also working with these titles without being registered with the regulator, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
In many cases, NHS trusts or staff themselves create their own job titles. The Daily Mail
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- Variation in job titles within the nursing workforce (abstract) Journal of Clinical Nursing
Wednesday, 6 September 2017
Mental health at work: the business costs ten years on
Mental health at work: the business costs ten years on This report finds that mental health problems in the UK workforce cost employers almost £35 billion last year. The largest part of this business cost is in the form of reduced productivity among people who are at work but unwell: or ‘presenteeism’. This costs businesses twice as much as sickness absence relating to poor mental health. Centre for Mental Health
Shock survey reveals half of UK GPs are ‘drastically’ unaware of black men’s increased risk
Shock survey reveals half of UK GPs are ‘drastically’ unaware of black men’s increased risk Black men in the UK have double the risk of developing prostate cancer compared to other men, yet only 51% of GPs in the UK are aware of their heightened risk – according to new research released today by Prostate Cancer UK. Even more worryingly, almost a third of those doctors were located in regions with large black populations.
Our national survey of over 400 GPs revealed only 7% said that they always initiated conversations about prostate cancer with black men. They were also more likely to instigate such discussions with men with a known family history of the disease, despite race being an equally dangerous risk factor. Prostate Cancer UK
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Our national survey of over 400 GPs revealed only 7% said that they always initiated conversations about prostate cancer with black men. They were also more likely to instigate such discussions with men with a known family history of the disease, despite race being an equally dangerous risk factor. Prostate Cancer UK
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- Prostate Cancer UK says GPs are ignoring black men The Daily Mail
'We couldn't see an NHS dentist so we pulled out our own teeth'
'We couldn't see an NHS dentist so we pulled out our own teeth' A couple in need of dental care say they had to pull out their own teeth because no NHS dentist will treat them.
A BBC News analysis of 2,500 dental practices on the NHS Choices website found half were not accepting new adult NHS patients, while two-fifths were not accepting new child NHS patients.
The British Dental Association (BDA) said the figures reflected an "emerging crisis" in dental care in England.
NHS England said 95% of people seeking an appointment could get one. BBC News
A BBC News analysis of 2,500 dental practices on the NHS Choices website found half were not accepting new adult NHS patients, while two-fifths were not accepting new child NHS patients.
The British Dental Association (BDA) said the figures reflected an "emerging crisis" in dental care in England.
NHS England said 95% of people seeking an appointment could get one. BBC News
Families left devastated by false claims of FGM in girls
Families left devastated by false claims of FGM in girls Some children in the UK have spent months on child protection plans - or in foster care - on the false suspicion they are victims of female genital mutilation, a BBC report has found.
The BBC understands that it can take months for children to be examined in cases where FGM is suspected.
Children can be separated from their parents while inquiries take place.
Experts say that in the majority of cases, when examined by a specialist, it turns out the child has not had FGM. BBC News
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The BBC understands that it can take months for children to be examined in cases where FGM is suspected.
Children can be separated from their parents while inquiries take place.
Experts say that in the majority of cases, when examined by a specialist, it turns out the child has not had FGM. BBC News
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Learning the lingo
Learning the lingo Doctors who have travelled to Scotland as refugees are being given the chance to start working for the NHS through a training scheme. The BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme has been to meet those involved.
"When people say, 'I had a couple of beers', they don't mean two," jokes instructor Dr Patrick Grant, a retired A&E doctor training refugees to work for NHS Scotland - including in how to overcome cultural barriers.
One of his students is Fatema, who previously worked as a surgeon in the Middle East until she was forced to flee.
Having treated anti-government protesters in her home country, she herself had become a government target.
"I wish one day this country will be proud of me," she says. BBC News
"When people say, 'I had a couple of beers', they don't mean two," jokes instructor Dr Patrick Grant, a retired A&E doctor training refugees to work for NHS Scotland - including in how to overcome cultural barriers.
One of his students is Fatema, who previously worked as a surgeon in the Middle East until she was forced to flee.
Having treated anti-government protesters in her home country, she herself had become a government target.
"I wish one day this country will be proud of me," she says. BBC News
The Government Has Quietly Shelved NHS 18-Week Waiting Time Target
The Government Has Quietly Shelved NHS 18-Week Waiting Time Target The government has quietly shelved 18-week NHS waiting times for elective surgery, according to a Labour peer.
Lord Philip Hunt of Kings Heath said he believes ministers may have acted unlawfully by removing the target from the NHS Regulations for 2017, without making a public statement or informing Parliament.
One of three key targets, along with A&E waiting times and cancer treatment referrals, the NHS was previously required to ensure 92% of patients waiting for non-urgent surgery were treated within 18 weeks. The service has repeatedly missed all three key targets in recent years. Huffington Post UK
Lord Philip Hunt of Kings Heath said he believes ministers may have acted unlawfully by removing the target from the NHS Regulations for 2017, without making a public statement or informing Parliament.
One of three key targets, along with A&E waiting times and cancer treatment referrals, the NHS was previously required to ensure 92% of patients waiting for non-urgent surgery were treated within 18 weeks. The service has repeatedly missed all three key targets in recent years. Huffington Post UK
Longest-serving health secretary Jeremy Hunt completes five years in post
Longest-serving health secretary Jeremy Hunt completes five years in post Jeremy Hunt this week completed five years as health secretary. GPonline looks back at half a decade that has seen MPIG scrapped, the start of revalidation and CQC inspections, junior doctor strikes and the emergence of a full-blown GP crisis.
One in twelve NHS patient prescriptions contain an error
One in twelve NHS patient prescriptions contain an error More than 80million prescriptions given to patients are wrong, Jeremy Hunt has warned.
Patients routinely receive the incorrect medication or dosage because of errors by doctors, nurses and pharmacists.
The Health Secretary will launch a major review of prescribing mistakes in the next few months. The Daily Mail
Patients routinely receive the incorrect medication or dosage because of errors by doctors, nurses and pharmacists.
The Health Secretary will launch a major review of prescribing mistakes in the next few months. The Daily Mail
Tuesday, 5 September 2017
KGH doctor who had heart transplant urges people to join organ donation register
KGH doctor who had heart transplant urges people to join organ donation register A doctor at Kettering General Hospital who has had a heart transplant is promoting greater awareness of organ donation during national Organ Donation Week. Northamptonshire Telegraph
Shortage of organ donations led to 457 deaths last year, says NHS
Shortage of organ donations led to 457 deaths last year, says NHS Reluctance to talk about transplants leaves families unsure of potential donors’ wishes and a reluctance to donate
A reluctance to talk about transplants is contributing to a deadly shortage of organs donation, the NHS has said after figures revealed more than 450 patients waiting for a new organ died last year because families, unsure of their deceased relatives’ wishes, declined to donate.
NHS Blood and Transplant said an average of three families a week in the UK decided not to allow organ donation because they were unsure, or did not know whether their relatives would have wanted to donate an organ or not. Continue reading... The Guardian
A reluctance to talk about transplants is contributing to a deadly shortage of organs donation, the NHS has said after figures revealed more than 450 patients waiting for a new organ died last year because families, unsure of their deceased relatives’ wishes, declined to donate.
NHS Blood and Transplant said an average of three families a week in the UK decided not to allow organ donation because they were unsure, or did not know whether their relatives would have wanted to donate an organ or not. Continue reading... The Guardian
National Engagement Service infographic
National Engagement Service infographic This infographic outlines the work of the National Engagement Service which supports leaders on workforce issues in the NHS. NHS Employers
Funding for healthcare in England in support of the United Kingdom's resettlement programmes 2017/18
Funding for healthcare in England in support of the United Kingdom's resettlement programmes 2017/18 This suite of guidance provides information on funding reimbursement on UK resettlement programmes for refugees from Syria and the Middle East and North Africa region. The government is making funding available to allow local authorities, health care providers and third party sponsors to support refugees for the duration of the programme. UK Visas and Immigration
'Sharp rise' in student mental illness tests universities
'Sharp rise' in student mental illness tests universities Almost five times as many students as 10 years ago have disclosed a mental health condition to their university, say researchers.
In 2015-16, more than 15,000 UK-based first-year students disclosed mental health issues, Institute of Public Policy Research analysis suggests.
The 2006 figure was about 3,000 and the rise risks overwhelming university services, the IPPR says.
Universities UK said student mental health was "a strategic priority". BBC News
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In 2015-16, more than 15,000 UK-based first-year students disclosed mental health issues, Institute of Public Policy Research analysis suggests.
The 2006 figure was about 3,000 and the rise risks overwhelming university services, the IPPR says.
Universities UK said student mental health was "a strategic priority". BBC News
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GP leaders 'alarmed' by Capita role in £2.7m accountable care deal
GP leaders 'alarmed' by Capita role in £2.7m accountable care deal GP leaders have raised concerns with NHS bosses over the involvement of outsourcing firm Capita in the development of an accountable care system. GPonline
Letter to my junior doctor self: 'There will be moments of terror and pride'
Letter to my junior doctor self: 'There will be moments of terror and pride' A GP trainee reveals the crippling self-doubt and sense of responsibility she felt when she began her junior doctor training
Dear Nish,
You’re a month in. I know what you’re thinking, even though you daren’t say it. It’s a bit of an anti-climax, isn’t it?
Don’t wallow in your failure to meet your distorted definition of a good clinician Continue reading... The Guardian
Dear Nish,
You’re a month in. I know what you’re thinking, even though you daren’t say it. It’s a bit of an anti-climax, isn’t it?
Don’t wallow in your failure to meet your distorted definition of a good clinician Continue reading... The Guardian
Theresa May 'set to lift 1% public sector pay cap'
Theresa May 'set to lift 1% public sector pay cap' Theresa May will lift the public sector pay cap later this month as the Tories seek to respond to concerns that the public are “tired with austerity”, according to reports.
Pay increases in the public sector have been frozen and then capped at 1% for seven years.
But the Prime Minister is apparently planning to announce the end of the cap with pay to increase in line with the rate of inflation or above. The Daily Telegraph
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Pay increases in the public sector have been frozen and then capped at 1% for seven years.
But the Prime Minister is apparently planning to announce the end of the cap with pay to increase in line with the rate of inflation or above. The Daily Telegraph
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