Tuesday, 29 January 2013
EMAS make deal with unions to help staff learning
EMAS make deal with unions to help staff learning: Ambulance bosses and unions have signed a joint learning agreement designed to support staff in developing their skills. Evening Telgraph
Departmental Overview: A summary of the NAO's work on the Department of Health 2011-12
Departmental Overview: A summary of the NAO's work on the Department of Health 2011-12: This Departmental Overview is one of 17 we are producing covering our work on each major government department. It summarises our work on the Department of Health during 2011-12. National Audit Office
Mobile app connects GPs with specialist services
Mobile app connects GPs with specialist services: A foundation trust has developed an iPhone app to connect GPs to clinics, consultants and specialist services. GP Online
Report on hospice care in the UK
Report on hospice care in the UK: Current and Future Needs for Hospice Care is part of a series commissioned to give strategic direction to providers of hospice care in the UK for the next 10 to 15 years.
The report presents the current evidence on preferences for place of care and place of death in the UK. It shows that most people would prefer to die at home, but also that there is a substantial proportion who would prefer to die in hospices or palliative care units, particularly among older people. National End of Life Care Programme
The report presents the current evidence on preferences for place of care and place of death in the UK. It shows that most people would prefer to die at home, but also that there is a substantial proportion who would prefer to die in hospices or palliative care units, particularly among older people. National End of Life Care Programme
Window restrictors alert published
Window restrictors alert published: This alert is regarding window restrictors that may be inadequate in preventing a determined effort to force a window open beyond the 100mm restriction. An incident has occurred in which a patient died following a fall from a second floor hospital window.
- all healthcare organisations should review the guidance on window restrictors contained in Heath Technical Memorandum HTM 55 Windows, NHS Estates, Mar 98 (2nd edition) available at http://www.spaceforhealth.nhs.uk. (Note: This HTM has been archived)
- where problems are identified, a programme to repair or replace damaged restrictors should be put in place.
Mass cancer mapping centre opens
Mass cancer mapping centre opens: The devastating changes that turn healthy tissue into cancer are to be investigated in the biggest centre of its kind in the NHS. BBC News
VIDEO: Surgeons urge new guidelines on botox
VIDEO: Surgeons urge new guidelines on botox: Only trained doctors, nurses and dentists should provide non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as Botox, according to the Royal College of Surgeons. BBC News
GPSoC delayed
GPSoC delayed: The new national contract for GP clinical systems has been delayed until the end of the year. E-Health Insider
Is Hunt's dream possible?
Is Hunt's dream possible?: Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has just announced he wants the NHS to become the "most digital health service in the world." E-Health Insider
The Newest Edition of Psychiatry?s ?Bible,? the DSM-5, Is Complete - Scientific American
The Newest Edition of Psychiatry?s ?Bible,? the DSM-5, Is Complete - Scientific American:
Scientific American |
The Newest Edition of Psychiatry?s ?Bible,? the DSM-5, Is Complete
Scientific American For more than 11 years, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) has been laboring to revise the current version of its best-selling guidebook, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) (see "Psychiatry's Bible Gets an Overhaul ... |
How CCGs can commission to support those in poor housing
How CCGs can commission to support those in poor housing: The statutory duty of CCGs to consider integration of health related services may impact the provision of housing.
From 1 April 2013, strategic health authorities and primary care trusts will be abolished and replaced by the NHS commissioning board and about 200 clinical commissioning groups.
What do these reforms mean for registered providers who currently provide or have an interest in providing housing to those with significant care needs or in poor health?
From 1 April 2013, strategic health authorities and primary care trusts will be abolished and replaced by the NHS commissioning board and about 200 clinical commissioning groups.
What do these reforms mean for registered providers who currently provide or have an interest in providing housing to those with significant care needs or in poor health?
Royal College of Surgeons calls for end to 'casual' cosmetic treatments
Royal College of Surgeons calls for end to 'casual' cosmetic treatments: New guidelines say only fully qualified doctors with surgical training should carry out procedures on medical premises.
Tax sugary drinks to improve health: leading organisations
Tax sugary drinks to improve health: leading organisations: Campaigners are calling for sugary drinks to be taxed, adding up to 20p a litre to their price, in order to improve children's health.
The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph
Monday, 28 January 2013
Cynthia Spencer Hospice plans Sahara challenge
Cynthia Spencer Hospice plans Sahara challenge:
If trekking through the Sahara desert sounds like the trip of a lifetime to you, then a Northampton hospice could make it a reality. Chronicle and Echo
If trekking through the Sahara desert sounds like the trip of a lifetime to you, then a Northampton hospice could make it a reality. Chronicle and Echo
Three CCGs issued with legal directions - Health Service Journal
Three CCGs issued with legal directions - Health Service Journal:
Three CCGs issued with legal directions Health Service Journal The commissioning board will oversee Nene's contracting with Northampton General Hospital Trust and sign off its contract. Medway CCG's financial plan will be “oversee[n] and supervise[d]” by the commissioning board. Herts Valleys CCG must seek the ... and more » |
Developing Clinical Senates: The Way Forward
Developing Clinical Senates: The Way Forward:
Today the NHS Commissioning Board has published the Way Forward: Clinical Senates. Clinical Senates will be established across the country from April 2013 to play a unique role in the commissioning system by providing strategic clinical advice and leadership across a broad geographical area to clinical commissioning groups (CCGs), health and wellbeing boards (HWB) and the NHS Commissioning Board.
Clinical Senates will span professions and include representatives of patients, volunteers and other groups. They will work with Strategic Clinical Networks, Academic Health Science Networks, Local Education and Training Boards and research networks to develop an alignment of these organisations to support improvements in quality.
You can find more information in our Resources for Networks and Senates area and the supporting document Clinical Senates update (January 2013). NHS Commissioning
Today the NHS Commissioning Board has published the Way Forward: Clinical Senates. Clinical Senates will be established across the country from April 2013 to play a unique role in the commissioning system by providing strategic clinical advice and leadership across a broad geographical area to clinical commissioning groups (CCGs), health and wellbeing boards (HWB) and the NHS Commissioning Board.
Clinical Senates will span professions and include representatives of patients, volunteers and other groups. They will work with Strategic Clinical Networks, Academic Health Science Networks, Local Education and Training Boards and research networks to develop an alignment of these organisations to support improvements in quality.
You can find more information in our Resources for Networks and Senates area and the supporting document Clinical Senates update (January 2013). NHS Commissioning
Mental Capacity and Dementia: a review part 1
Mental Capacity and Dementia: a review part 1: This review examines the impact of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 on the lives of people with dementia and those who provide them with care. The review presents evidence of good practice and recommendations for improvement. Three large studies have been undertaken. These indicated limited understanding of the act among staff members , they revealed the importance of raising awareness exploring decision making and community settings. Authors of early literature called on practitioners to be aware of their duties with regard to the act. Training is available but not mandatory and there may now be a need for refresher training. There is much evidence that this act has helped practice due to the clarification of principles and courses of action. CASH Full News Feed
We need to future proof our health and care system, says Paul Burstow MP
We need to future proof our health and care system, says Paul Burstow MP: In recent months, the media has rightly focused on Dilnot’s proposals for how we reform the way we pay for care. But alongside those reports, the nagging problem of the under-funding of social care more generally has been bubbling away in the background. According to a recent report from London Councils, there will be a … Continue reading »
NHS Voices
NHS Voices
NICE publish new evidence summary on harmful drinking and alcohol dependence
NICE publish new evidence summary on harmful drinking and alcohol dependence: NICE have published a new evidence summary (PDF) on the problems associated with alcohol misuse, which augments the clinical guideline (PDF) that came out 2 years ago. This is a fast moving area, so quite a significant amount of research has been produced in the last 2 years, which may have an impact on clinical [read the full story...] Mental Elf
Value walks: successful habits for improving workforce motivation and productivity
Value walks: successful habits for improving workforce motivation and productivity:
This report argues that insufficient attention is being paid to the changing relationship between clinicians and their patients. It argues that although improving payment systems, purchasing procedures and governance remains important, better health outcomes for patients will only be achieved if hospitals focus on their staff, pay attention to the way clinicians are able to interact with patients and improve the time they can spend on patient care.
This report argues that insufficient attention is being paid to the changing relationship between clinicians and their patients. It argues that although improving payment systems, purchasing procedures and governance remains important, better health outcomes for patients will only be achieved if hospitals focus on their staff, pay attention to the way clinicians are able to interact with patients and improve the time they can spend on patient care.
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