Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Community mental health survey 2012
Community mental health survey 2012: This survey of over 15,000 people on their experiences of community mental health services found that they are treated with dignity and respect by the health or social care worker they had seen most recently. However, some would have liked more support in getting help with aspects of day-to-day living. Care Quality Commission
Release of Organisation Patient Safety Incident reports
Release of Organisation Patient Safety Incident reports: The NHS Commissioning Board Authority has published the latest set of Organisation Patient Safety Incident data.
The figures show that the number of patient safety incidents in England that occurred between 1 October 2011 and 31 March 2012 and were submitted to the National Reporting and Learning System (NRLS) by 31 May 2012 was 612,414. This is an increase of 2.3 per cent compared to the previous reporting period (1 April 2011 to 30 September 2011.)
The figures show that the number of patient safety incidents in England that occurred between 1 October 2011 and 31 March 2012 and were submitted to the National Reporting and Learning System (NRLS) by 31 May 2012 was 612,414. This is an increase of 2.3 per cent compared to the previous reporting period (1 April 2011 to 30 September 2011.)
Cancer patient work plans altered
Cancer patient work plans altered: Fewer cancer patients will have to look for work while receiving treatment, under revised proposals from the Department for Work and Pensions. BBC News
RCGP sets out 10-year plan to improve general practice
RCGP sets out 10-year plan to improve general practice: General practice has a key role to play in transforming the NHS over the next decade but will struggle to cope without investment in more GPs, longer training and support for existing staff, a landmark RCGP consultation warns. GP Online
Procurement of healthcare (clinical) services: briefings for CCGs
Procurement of healthcare (clinical) services: briefings for CCGs:
Working
with CCGs and others, the NHS Commissioning Board Authority has
developed a series of procurement briefings for CCGs that summarise the
key elements of legislation and guidance currently governing NHS
procurement of healthcare services.
with CCGs and others, the NHS Commissioning Board Authority has
developed a series of procurement briefings for CCGs that summarise the
key elements of legislation and guidance currently governing NHS
procurement of healthcare services.
- Introduction: why do CCGs need to understand procurement?
- How does procurement fit with the different stages of commissioning?
- What are the procurement options?
- Which rules apply to a procurement process?
- How should a procurement process be conducted?
- Summary of the decision-making process.
- NHS Commissioning Board - news
Ban on MPs with mental health issues to be axed
Ban on MPs with mental health issues to be axed:
Moves are under way which would allow people with serious mental health issues to become MPs, company directors and serve on juries.
At present, people with such conditions are banned from serving in Parliament or holding some other key posts.
But now, the government has given its support to a private member’s bill by Tory MP Gavin Barwell, who’s Mental Health (Discrimination) Bill earlier received ... Healthcare Today
Moves are under way which would allow people with serious mental health issues to become MPs, company directors and serve on juries.
At present, people with such conditions are banned from serving in Parliament or holding some other key posts.
But now, the government has given its support to a private member’s bill by Tory MP Gavin Barwell, who’s Mental Health (Discrimination) Bill earlier received ... Healthcare Today
Public 'putting off visiting GPs'
Public 'putting off visiting GPs': Health experts are encouraging people not to put off seeing their GPs after research showed that almost a quarter of Britons would not see a doctor for a complaint because of the hassle of getting an appointment.The Independent
Third of mental health patients want more physical health support
Third of mental health patients want more physical health support - Communitycare.co.uk:
 The Guardian |
Third of mental health patients want more physical health support
Communitycare.co.uk The Care Quality Commission's (CQC) 2012 survey of people using community mental health services found that 36% of patients 'who needed support' for their physical needs had not received any, up 5% from the previous year. The number of patients who ... More help urged for mental health patientsNursing Times New health ministers' portfolios unveiledHealth Service Journal all 40 news articles » |
Complaints about doctors' professional conduct reach record levels
Complaints about doctors' professional conduct reach record levels: General Medical Council report shows one in 64 doctors now face possibility of being investigated by the regulator.
Complaints about the professional conduct of doctors rose by 23% last year to reach record levels, according to figures published today.
Complaints about the professional conduct of doctors rose by 23% last year to reach record levels, according to figures published today.
More hospices needed 'to care for people dying gradually'
More hospices needed 'to care for people dying gradually': More hospices and care homes are needed to cope with increasing numbers of people dying "gradual" deaths, say doctors.
The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph
Doctors from crisis-hit eurozone countries heading to UK for work
Doctors from crisis-hit eurozone countries heading to UK for work: The financial crisis in the eurozone has led to a dramatic increase in the number of doctors from countries such as Greece and Spain leaving to work in the UK, new figures have revealed. The Independent
Monday, 17 September 2012
Patients see doctors via webcam
Patients see doctors via webcam: An NHS Foundation trust in Northamptonshire is using video consultation for doctors appointments. BBC Northamptonshire
Three-hour wait in agony for ambulance
Three-hour wait in agony for ambulance:
A teenage boy had to suffer in agony waiting for an ambulance to arrive after he shattered his knee while playing football. Evening Telegraph
A teenage boy had to suffer in agony waiting for an ambulance to arrive after he shattered his knee while playing football. Evening Telegraph
Public asked for views on ambulance service changes
Public asked for views on ambulance service changes:
A public consultation on changes to East Midlands Ambulance Service is being launched on Monday (September 17). Evening Telegraph
A public consultation on changes to East Midlands Ambulance Service is being launched on Monday (September 17). Evening Telegraph
More than a third of East Midlands men’s bellies so big they cannot see their genitals
More than a third of East Midlands men’s bellies so big they cannot see their genitals:
A survey suggests that 37 per cent of East Midlands men are unable to see their own genitals because they are so obese. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
A survey suggests that 37 per cent of East Midlands men are unable to see their own genitals because they are so obese. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
Ads to show 'reality' of nursing
Ads to show 'reality' of nursing: A campaign by the Royal College of Nursing aims to show the reality of nursing, and to explore the reasons behind failures in care. BBC News
Unfair cataract rationing needs DH intervention, experts warn
Unfair cataract rationing needs DH intervention, experts warn: The government must take action against PCTs for unfairly restricting cataract surgery for cost reasons following further evidence of rationing, according to the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. GP Online
MPs plan "short" inquiry into NICE
MPs plan "short" inquiry into NICE: PharmaTimes reports that the House of Commons Health Committee has announced that it is to hold a "short" inquiry into the work of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). The inquiry will be held before the term of office for the current chair - Professor Sir Michael Rawlins - ends in March 2013. A pre-appointment hearing will be held by the Health Committee for the government's preferred candidate for the new chair towards the end of this year. Prior to this hearing, the short inquiry is intended to examine the way the Institute has discharged its current functions and will look forward to the changes in its role that will come into effect from April 1 next year.
The Health Committee is now calling for written submissions on the work of NICE and the deadline for submitting written evidence to the Committee is noon on Monday October 29 2012. PharmaTimes
The Health Committee is now calling for written submissions on the work of NICE and the deadline for submitting written evidence to the Committee is noon on Monday October 29 2012. PharmaTimes
Down's syndrome patient challenges resuscitation order - BBC News
Down's syndrome patient challenges resuscitation order - BBC News:
 Telegraph.co.uk | Down's syndrome patient challenges resuscitation order BBC News A man with Down's syndrome is suing an NHS trust over a hospital's decision to issue a do-not-resuscitate order giving his disability as one of the reasons. The instruction not to attempt resuscitation in the event of a cardiac or respiratory arrest ... Down's Syndrome man takes legal action over 'do not resuscitate' orderThe Independent Family of Down's patient sue hospital over DNR orderThe Guardian Action on do not resuscitate orderLittlehampton Gazette Huffington Post UK all 124 news articles » |
Health firms told to get set for £20bn NHS bonanza
Health firms told to get set for £20bn NHS bonanza: Report says there is 'significant opportunity for private sector in primary and secondary care'
Private health firms can expect to win business worth around £20bn from the NHS in the next few years by taking over GP surgeries and setting up new community health clinics, according to a report written for profit-making companies keen to expand their role in the health service.
Private health firms can expect to win business worth around £20bn from the NHS in the next few years by taking over GP surgeries and setting up new community health clinics, according to a report written for profit-making companies keen to expand their role in the health service.
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