EpiPen shortage: Chemists told to quiz parents on children's need Chemists have been told by the NHS to check whether young children are in urgent need of adrenaline pens before dispensing the devices.
Pharmacists must ask parents and carers how many auto-adrenaline injectors they have before deciding how many to give.
Only children who have no pens - including expired but usable devices - should get the standard prescription of two pens, the guidance says.
It follows a shortage of EpiPens, the adrenaline pen most often prescribed. BBC News
Friday, 19 October 2018
NHS warned of 'crippling' PFI charges over the next decade
NHS warned of 'crippling' PFI charges over the next decade The NHS has been warned of “crippling” cost pressures from its PFI contracts over the next decade, when aggregate repayments on the deals will reach their peak.
The warning has been issued in new research which explores various policy changes to ease the pressures, while concerns have also been raised by a former chief executive of NHS Improvement.
Analysis by the Centre for Health and the Public Interest found the annual “unitary payments” on private finance initiative contracts held by all government departments peaked at around £10.5bn in 2017-18. Health Service Journal
The warning has been issued in new research which explores various policy changes to ease the pressures, while concerns have also been raised by a former chief executive of NHS Improvement.
Analysis by the Centre for Health and the Public Interest found the annual “unitary payments” on private finance initiative contracts held by all government departments peaked at around £10.5bn in 2017-18. Health Service Journal
Breakthrough cancer and depression treatments just months away from approval could be delayed by Brexit
Breakthrough cancer and depression treatments just months away from approval could be delayed by Brexit Scores of drugs just months away from approval for use by British patients – including breakthrough treatments for depression and cancer – could be delayed indefinitely by Brexit, The Independent can reveal.
Manufacturers who have pending European licences have been told they will have to reapply to the UK’s medicines watchdog if their products have not been approved at the time of Brexit unless a deal is struck on drugs regulation.
Manufacturers who have pending European licences have been told they will have to reapply to the UK’s medicines watchdog if their products have not been approved at the time of Brexit unless a deal is struck on drugs regulation.
One in three young people suffering mental health troubles, survey finds
One in three young people suffering mental health troubles, survey finds Depression, anxiety and restless sleep reported by Action for Children charity
One in three young people is suffering from mental troubles such as depression, negative feelings or inability to focus, a survey of more than 5,500 British teenagers has found.
The findings suggest that more school-age children than previously thought are struggling with their mental and emotional wellbeing, including problems sleeping properly. The Guardian
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One in three young people is suffering from mental troubles such as depression, negative feelings or inability to focus, a survey of more than 5,500 British teenagers has found.
The findings suggest that more school-age children than previously thought are struggling with their mental and emotional wellbeing, including problems sleeping properly. The Guardian
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Civil servants acted to stop watchdog's checks on Carillion projects
Civil servants acted to stop watchdog's checks on Carillion projects Officials working for Jeremy Hunt lobbied to alter oversight of failing hospital schemes
Civil servants working for Jeremy Hunt successfully lobbied the Cabinet Office to stop failing Carillion hospital projects from being overseen by an independent watchdog, an official report has disclosed.
A National Audit Office report said the Department of Health intervened in 2015, which meant the Cabinet Office took responsibility for oversight of Carillion’s health construction projects including the Midland Metropolitan hospital. Hunt was health secretary at the time. The Guardian
Civil servants working for Jeremy Hunt successfully lobbied the Cabinet Office to stop failing Carillion hospital projects from being overseen by an independent watchdog, an official report has disclosed.
A National Audit Office report said the Department of Health intervened in 2015, which meant the Cabinet Office took responsibility for oversight of Carillion’s health construction projects including the Midland Metropolitan hospital. Hunt was health secretary at the time. The Guardian
Autistic woman allowed to have sex with numerous men 'despite not being aware of dangers'
Autistic woman allowed to have sex with numerous men 'despite not being aware of dangers' Social workers have defended their handling of a case in which a young woman with autism was allowed to have sex with several men despite not always being aware of the potential dangers.
There were fears the woman, who has severe learning disabilities and an IQ of 52, was repeatedly exploited during a two-month trial period this summer in which random men were permitted to visit her Manchester home between 10am and 4pm each day. The Daily Telegraph
There were fears the woman, who has severe learning disabilities and an IQ of 52, was repeatedly exploited during a two-month trial period this summer in which random men were permitted to visit her Manchester home between 10am and 4pm each day. The Daily Telegraph
'Unthinkable' that the NHS won't buy life-saving children's drug
'Unthinkable' that the NHS won't buy life-saving children's drug Children under the age of two are dying of a curable disease because the NHS won't buy the new 'wonder drug' which can stop it, doctors say.
The creators of Spinraza, which is proven to cure spinal muscular atrophy, this week won a $3million (£2.29m) prize for their life-saving work.
And medics say it is 'unthinkable' that health bosses in the UK refuse to pay for the £450,000-a-year drug which could help the 1,300 Britons estimated to have SMA. The Daily Mail
The creators of Spinraza, which is proven to cure spinal muscular atrophy, this week won a $3million (£2.29m) prize for their life-saving work.
And medics say it is 'unthinkable' that health bosses in the UK refuse to pay for the £450,000-a-year drug which could help the 1,300 Britons estimated to have SMA. The Daily Mail
Thursday, 18 October 2018
Healthwatch Northamptonshire wins national award
Healthwatch Northamptonshire wins national award Healthwatch Northamptonshire had plenty of reasons to celebrate at a national event.
The Healthwatch England Conference was held recently in Stratford upon Avon and was attended by all 152 local Healthwatch.
Healthwatch Northamptonshire came away with a number of awards, including highly commended for its work with Young Healthwatch in the volunteering category, highly commended for the ‘#ItStartsWithYou’ category and Healthwatch volunteer Sandra Bell was personally recognised for her work raising the issues around access to health and social care services for those with a hearing impairment. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
The Healthwatch England Conference was held recently in Stratford upon Avon and was attended by all 152 local Healthwatch.
Healthwatch Northamptonshire came away with a number of awards, including highly commended for its work with Young Healthwatch in the volunteering category, highly commended for the ‘#ItStartsWithYou’ category and Healthwatch volunteer Sandra Bell was personally recognised for her work raising the issues around access to health and social care services for those with a hearing impairment. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
What does the Chequers plan mean for the NHS?
What does the Chequers plan mean for the NHS? This blog from Mark Dayan takes a closer look at the Prime Minister’s preferred Brexit plan and what its implications might be for the health service. Nuffield Trust
A connected society: a strategy for tackling loneliness – laying the foundations for change
A connected society: a strategy for tackling loneliness – laying the foundations for change This strategy sets out the government's approach to tackling loneliness in England. It builds on years of work by many organisations and individuals, brought together by the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness in 2017. It sets out government’s long-term ambitions to work with others to build a more cohesive and connected society. Alongside this, it includes a number of initial commitments that benefit both wider society and people at specific trigger points when they are at greater risk of loneliness. Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Guidance: Air pollution: a tool to estimate healthcare costs
Guidance: Air pollution: a tool to estimate healthcare costs A tool to help local authorities estimate the burden of air pollution on the health care system. Public Health England
Guidance: ‘Keep Warm Keep Well’ leaflet
Guidance: ‘Keep Warm Keep Well’ leaflet These leaflets give advice on staying well in cold weather, covering issues such as financial help, healthy lifestyle, flu jabs and heating. Public Health England
'Miracle' baby whose heart stopped for 22 minutes turns one
'Miracle' baby whose heart stopped for 22 minutes turns one A premature baby whose heart stopped beating for 22 minutes has been called a "miracle" by doctors who treated her, as she celebrates her first birthday.
Lacey Sherriff, who was born at 27 weeks weighing 1.4lb (635g), had two cardiac arrests during emergency surgery when she was five days old.
Her parents prepared for the worst - but their daughter survived.
Doctors at St George's Hospital, in London, say Lacey should develop and live a normal life. BBC News
Lacey Sherriff, who was born at 27 weeks weighing 1.4lb (635g), had two cardiac arrests during emergency surgery when she was five days old.
Her parents prepared for the worst - but their daughter survived.
Doctors at St George's Hospital, in London, say Lacey should develop and live a normal life. BBC News
Drop in health visitor numbers - ‘bleak’ for children
Drop in health visitor numbers - ‘bleak’ for children The number of health visitors has plummeted over the past year, according to the Labour Party, while school nurses have dipped by nearly a quarter since May 2010.
Jonathan Ashworth, Shadow Health and Social Care Secretary, today slammed what he described as ‘savage’ cuts to health visitor and school nurse numbers in England.
Mr Ashworth is set to highlight the workforce decline when he addresses the union Unite’s Community Practitioners’ and Health Visitors’ Association (CPHVA) annual conference, in Bournemouth. OnMedica
Jonathan Ashworth, Shadow Health and Social Care Secretary, today slammed what he described as ‘savage’ cuts to health visitor and school nurse numbers in England.
Mr Ashworth is set to highlight the workforce decline when he addresses the union Unite’s Community Practitioners’ and Health Visitors’ Association (CPHVA) annual conference, in Bournemouth. OnMedica
Children of parents with mental illness need support
Children of parents with mental illness need support The government needs to do more to recognise and support the 3.4 million children in the UK who live with a parent with a mental illness.
This is the message from UK charity Our Time (formerly KidsTime Foundation), which has today launched it’s ‘Being Seen and Heard’ campaign calling for children affected by parental illness to be recognised within public policy and funding frameworks by 2021. OnMedica
This is the message from UK charity Our Time (formerly KidsTime Foundation), which has today launched it’s ‘Being Seen and Heard’ campaign calling for children affected by parental illness to be recognised within public policy and funding frameworks by 2021. OnMedica
NHS cannot be 'confident' about medicine supplies after a no-deal Brexit, senior official admits
NHS cannot be 'confident' about medicine supplies after a no-deal Brexit, senior official admits England’s most senior health official says he cannot be “confident” that essential medicines will still be available after a no-deal Brexit – describing the task as “extremely difficult”.
Maintaining supplies would be “very complex” if the UK crashes out of the EU, Sir Chris Wormald told MPs, adding: “I never use words like confident.”
Sir Chris, the department of health's permanent secretary, warned there were also major concerns about staff shortages and the treatment of British travellers to the EU after Brexit. The Independent
Maintaining supplies would be “very complex” if the UK crashes out of the EU, Sir Chris Wormald told MPs, adding: “I never use words like confident.”
Sir Chris, the department of health's permanent secretary, warned there were also major concerns about staff shortages and the treatment of British travellers to the EU after Brexit. The Independent
Life expectancy is rising in Finland – unlike in the UK. What’s going right? | Annika Koljonen
Life expectancy is rising in Finland – unlike in the UK. What’s going right? | Annika Koljonen Scandinavian countries spend more on public services and excel in preventive health. They should beware the British model.
Earlier this week, a new report from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health warned that infant mortality in the UK could be 140% higher by 2030 than in comparatively wealthy countries if current trends continue. Infant mortality rates are already twice as high as in Finland. There are also big gaps between the UK and Finland on rising life expectancy. Life expectancy has stopped rising in the UK, and is now actually falling across much of the country. In stark contrast, Office for National Statistics figures show that out of 20 comparator countries, Finland has experienced the largest increase in improvements in life expectancy for men since 2010, and Finnish women’s life expectancy has also consistently risen. The Guardian
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Earlier this week, a new report from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health warned that infant mortality in the UK could be 140% higher by 2030 than in comparatively wealthy countries if current trends continue. Infant mortality rates are already twice as high as in Finland. There are also big gaps between the UK and Finland on rising life expectancy. Life expectancy has stopped rising in the UK, and is now actually falling across much of the country. In stark contrast, Office for National Statistics figures show that out of 20 comparator countries, Finland has experienced the largest increase in improvements in life expectancy for men since 2010, and Finnish women’s life expectancy has also consistently risen. The Guardian
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NHS made £70million by charging STAFF for parking last year
NHS made £70million by charging STAFF for parking last year The NHS charged its own staff nearly £70million for car parking last year, figures have revealed.
Patients and visitors in England stumped up a further £156million, according to data from NHS Digital.
Campaigners slammed the figures as 'scandalous', saying people are being charged for being ill and staff charges will take a chunk out of their recent pay rises.
One expert said it is 'unacceptable' for the NHS to use money from car parking – a total income of £226million in 2017-18 – to plug its financial shortfalls. The Daily Mail
Patients and visitors in England stumped up a further £156million, according to data from NHS Digital.
Campaigners slammed the figures as 'scandalous', saying people are being charged for being ill and staff charges will take a chunk out of their recent pay rises.
One expert said it is 'unacceptable' for the NHS to use money from car parking – a total income of £226million in 2017-18 – to plug its financial shortfalls. The Daily Mail
Wednesday, 17 October 2018
Reasons emerge why heart doctor was able to molest Northampton patient... as tribunal bans him for life
Reasons emerge why heart doctor was able to molest Northampton patient... as tribunal bans him for life A cardiologist who went on to ask a Northampton patient to sexually excite herself was still able to work despite a similar incident three years before.
A tribunal panel yesterday struck off Dr Nilesh Jagjivan after hearing he made the lewd suggestion to a medical student - 'Miss A' - who he had offered to examine while he was a locum cardiologist at Northampton General Hospital in 2017.
And it has now emerged that a previous tribunal panel that failed to ban Jagjivan for asking the same thing of a Leicester patient in 2013 did so after the doctor told them he was not sexually interested in either men or women and had never had sex. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
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A tribunal panel yesterday struck off Dr Nilesh Jagjivan after hearing he made the lewd suggestion to a medical student - 'Miss A' - who he had offered to examine while he was a locum cardiologist at Northampton General Hospital in 2017.
And it has now emerged that a previous tribunal panel that failed to ban Jagjivan for asking the same thing of a Leicester patient in 2013 did so after the doctor told them he was not sexually interested in either men or women and had never had sex. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
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- Nipple-pulling Northampton hospital doctor struck off BBC Northampton
Family pay tribute as 'kind, devoted' doctor who helped set up Northampton MIND dies aged 91
Family pay tribute as 'kind, devoted' doctor who helped set up Northampton MIND dies aged 91 A retired chief executive of Northamptonshire's healthcare and a key player in the creation of the mental health charity Northampton MIND has died aged 91.
Dr Bill McQuillan passed away at Northampton General Hospital on October 13.
During his 60-year career, he helped to establish and was president of Northampton MIND as well as rising to become the chief executive and general manager of Northamptonshire's Healthcare trust. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
Dr Bill McQuillan passed away at Northampton General Hospital on October 13.
During his 60-year career, he helped to establish and was president of Northampton MIND as well as rising to become the chief executive and general manager of Northamptonshire's Healthcare trust. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
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