Surgery deferred. Sight denied. Variation in cataract service provision across England This report from the RNIB reveals the variation in rates of cataract operations across England. The analysis also reveals a national decline in the rate of second eye operations taking place which the report highlights as an area of concern. Research indicates that patients who have early access to second eye surgery may experience fewer falls and fractures compared to those who waited for 12 months.
Thursday, 18 July 2013
NHS staff: social indicators
NHS staff: social indicators This briefing note provides overview statistical information on the NHS workforce in England.
Patients are twice as likely to die in some NHS hospitals because they lack proper equipment and resources, new study finds
Patients are twice as likely to die in some NHS hospitals because they lack proper equipment and resources, new study finds A study by Imperial College London found that hospital that made the most of medical equipment like ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) scanning had lower mortality rates. The Daily Mail
Elderly care revolution as state-backed insurance scheme announced
Elderly care revolution as state-backed insurance scheme announced Government shakeup planned to cap costs for one in eight poorer pensioners and cut bills for the wealthy by up to a fifth.
Care cap will only help small minority of elderly, officials admit
Care cap will only help small minority of elderly, officials admit Only one in eight elderly people will ever qualify for the long-awaited cap on the cost of care, Government officials have acknowledged for the first time.
The Daily Telegraph
See also:
The Daily TelegraphSee also:
- Care cap to benefit 'one in eight' BBC News
- Press release: New fairer capped funding system to help everyone plan for the cost of care Department of Health
Hospitals rely increasingly on income from fee-paying patients, warns BMA report
Hospitals rely increasingly on income from fee-paying patients, warns BMA report
Hospitals in England are increasingly relying on income from fee-paying patients, as NHS budget pressures continue to mount. The Independent
Wednesday, 17 July 2013
The Keogh Mortality Review
The final report of the Keogh Review into 14 NHS trusts has now been published:
See also:
- Press release: Jeremy Hunt sets out plans to tackle mediocrity and inadequate leadership in the NHS Department of Health
- Keogh review on hospital deaths published NHS Choices
- Keogh announces new mortality measure E-Health Insider
- 'Trapped in mediocrity': The damning verdict on the NHS as report reveals 14 hospitals had higher than expected mortality rates The Independent
- Analysis: Hospital mediocrity isn't the problem - it's the failure to address it The Independent
- NHS inquiry: trust by trust, the Keogh Report's findings The Daily Telegraph
- Jeremy Hunt accused of turning NHS deaths into 'political capital' The Guardian
- Jeremy Hunt: inspectors found evidence of poor care at NHS hospitals The Guardian
- Another NHS crisis? This is no way to run a public service The Guardian
- Keogh Review: 'ostrich approach' not an option NHS Confederation
- RCN responds to Keogh review RCN
- Our reponse to Sir Bruce Keogh's review of hospitals with high mortality rates The King's Fund
- Failing hospitals: Are there more out there? BBC News
Whither public health policy: conspiracy or cock-up?
Whither public health policy: conspiracy or cock-up? Whilst Public Health England has been busy releasing useful tools to help local areas benchmark their performance against others, Whitehall has been largely quiet on the public health policy front (with the exception of the Secretary of State’s welcome focus on reducing premature mortality).
NHS hospitals expanding private work
NHS hospitals expanding private work One in six hospitals in England have introduced new private treatment options this year, an investigation reveals. BBC News
More care, less pathway: a review of the Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP)
More care, less pathway: a review of the Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) This report sets out recommendations regarding the LCP and end of life care following an independent review chaired by Baroness Julia Neuberger. The recommendations include phasing out the LCP and replacing it with an individual end of life care plan; an end to incentive payments for use of the LCP and other similar approaches; and a new system-wide approach to improving the quality of care for the dying.
Resources for commissioners of women's health services
Resources for commissioners of women's health services This new new e-resource aims to support CCGs and NHS England in the commissioning of women’s health services. It brings together standards for hospital-based obstetric and gynaecological care with community-based sexual and reproductive healthcare advice. It is also accompanied by a digital booklet, which provides a brief introduction to the medical specialties and highlights examples of best practice and innovation in UK health organisations.
Named GP for people dying in the community
Named GP for people dying in the community GPs should give dying patients their phone number for OOH emergencies. OnMedica
What questions should we be asking about end-of-life care?
What questions should we be asking about end-of-life care? The Liverpool care pathway was one element in a system that needs refocusing on how, rather than just where, people die
With the current focus on the Liverpool care pathway (LCP), there is a lot of talk about how people's end-of-life wishes are taken into account.
This is a very specific example of where a tool designed to improve co-ordination between professionals has sometimes been poorly implemented to the detriment of patients and their families.
But focusing on the LCP alone means we fail to see the wood for the trees.
Researchers cut 130,000 from number of UK dementia sufferers
Researchers cut 130,000 from number of UK dementia sufferers
The number of people with dementia in the UK could be significantly lower than previously thought, according to new research. The Independent
See also:
See also:
Tuesday, 16 July 2013
High hospital death rates exposed
High hospital death rates exposed Standards of care at 14 hospital trusts with the worst death rates in England are to be laid bare in an official report later. BBC News
See also:
See also:
National audit of dementia care in general hospitals 2012-13
National audit of dementia care in general hospitals 2012-13 This second report of the National Audit of Dementia has identified continuing problems in the quality of care received by people with dementia in hospitals in England and Wales. It shows that less than half of hospital executive boards are routinely involved in reviewing hospital performance data on quality of care received by people with dementia, and two in five hospitals do not provide dementia awareness training to new staff. Problems with the quality of information and communication are also an issue. It also shows that several aspects of care have improved since the first report in 2011.
What's the best way to teach care and compassion?
What's the best way to teach care and compassion? Sheffield Hallam University has introduced augmented reality when teaching students clinical and non-technical skills.
Following the publication of the Francis report earlier this year, healthcare professionals across the service faced heightened scrutiny over their ability to show empathy and care to their patients.
Pricing scandal sees NHS pay £89 for cod-liver oil capsules
Pricing scandal sees NHS pay £89 for cod-liver oil capsules Taxpayers are being charged up to 40 times the usual cost for common over-the-counter products being prescribed by NHS doctors.
The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph
Calls to mental health helpline rise by 50%
Calls to mental health helpline rise by 50% The number of calls to mental health charity Mind’s helpline has increased by 50 per cent in the past year with many callers now presenting “acute and complex” problems stemming from severe financial worries. The Independent
Monday, 15 July 2013
Research shows Northamptonshire veterans are seeking help for mental health support more quickly
Research shows Northamptonshire veterans are seeking help for mental health support more quickly New research has shown there has been a dramatic fall in the time taken for Northamptonshire veterans to seek mental health support. Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph
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