Hospital discharge: the patient, carer and doctor perspective
This document contains a checklist to help support patients with the hospital discharge process. The list of questions that aims to be suitable for the majority of patients. It also includes stories from patients about their experiences and the perspectives of doctors on their care journey. British Medical Association (BMA)
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Thursday, 6 February 2014
Low fat yoghurt, fromage frais and cottage cheese could be the secret to beating type 2 diabetes
Low fat yoghurt, fromage frais and cottage cheese could be the secret to beating type 2 diabetes
Four or five pots of yoghurt per week may reduce our risk of developing type 2 diabetes, scientists have said. Independent
Four or five pots of yoghurt per week may reduce our risk of developing type 2 diabetes, scientists have said. Independent
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt under pressure to introduce new meningitis B vaccine on NHS
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt under pressure to introduce new meningitis B vaccine on NHS
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt is under increasing pressure from leading medical researchers and clinicians to back the UK-wide introduction of a newly licensed life-saving vaccine for children. Independent
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt is under increasing pressure from leading medical researchers and clinicians to back the UK-wide introduction of a newly licensed life-saving vaccine for children. Independent
NHS cancer blunders: MPs demand investigation after patients wrongly discharged
NHS cancer blunders: MPs demand investigation after patients wrongly discharged
Call for urgent investigation into whether patients are being denied care due to glitches in appointment systems. Telegraph
Call for urgent investigation into whether patients are being denied care due to glitches in appointment systems. Telegraph
Too much of a good thing: the death of antibiotics
Too much of a good thing: the death of antibiotics
Antibiotics have saved millions of lives. Now, due to overuse, they are no longer working. The golden age of medicine is coming to and end. Telegraph
Antibiotics have saved millions of lives. Now, due to overuse, they are no longer working. The golden age of medicine is coming to and end. Telegraph
Use of Telemedicine Can Reduce Hospitalizations of Nursing Home Residents and Generate Savings for Medicare
Use of Telemedicine Can Reduce Hospitalizations of Nursing Home Residents and Generate Savings for Medicare
Results from a new Commonwealth Fund–supported study in Health Affairs led by Harvard Medical School's David C. Grabowski confirm that telemedicine can be a cost-effective alternative to a trip to the hospital. Commonwealth Fund
Results from a new Commonwealth Fund–supported study in Health Affairs led by Harvard Medical School's David C. Grabowski confirm that telemedicine can be a cost-effective alternative to a trip to the hospital. Commonwealth Fund
An integrated approach is fundamental in care of adults with drug use disorders, says NICE
An integrated approach is fundamental in care of adults with drug use disorders, says NICE
The NHS needs to work closely with social services, local authorities and the voluntary sector if it is to deliver the best chance of recovery for adults with drug use disorders, says NICE in a new quality standard.
The NHS needs to work closely with social services, local authorities and the voluntary sector if it is to deliver the best chance of recovery for adults with drug use disorders, says NICE in a new quality standard.
Hospitals to log victims of FGM
Hospitals to log victims of FGM
Doctors and nurses in the UK are to log details of the injuries suffered by victims of Female genital mutilation. BBC News
Doctors and nurses in the UK are to log details of the injuries suffered by victims of Female genital mutilation. BBC News
The Francis Report: One Year On
The Francis Report: One Year On
In the year since the publication of the Francis Report NHS England has led many significant improvements to address the concerns raised in this landmark report.
Jane Cummings, Chief Nursing Officer for England and NHS England Chief Nurse said: “The lasting legacy that NHS England can give back to the patients and families who suffered in Mid-Staffs is to make the NHS the safest healthcare service in the world.
In the year since the publication of the Francis Report NHS England has led many significant improvements to address the concerns raised in this landmark report.
Jane Cummings, Chief Nursing Officer for England and NHS England Chief Nurse said: “The lasting legacy that NHS England can give back to the patients and families who suffered in Mid-Staffs is to make the NHS the safest healthcare service in the world.
Digitising expenses saves trust money
Digitising expenses saves trust money
An NHS Trust saved 20% on its expenses spend after digitising its claims process using Expenses Health. EHI News
An NHS Trust saved 20% on its expenses spend after digitising its claims process using Expenses Health. EHI News
Wednesday, 5 February 2014
Northamptonshire comes fifth in England obesity league of shame
Northamptonshire comes fifth in England obesity league of shame
Northamptonshire has the fifth highest percentage of people who are overweight in England, a new report has revealed. Evening Telegraph
Northamptonshire has the fifth highest percentage of people who are overweight in England, a new report has revealed. Evening Telegraph
Data reveals England's fattest areas
Data reveals England's fattest areas
Copeland in West Cumbria is the fattest local authority area in England, according to new government figures. BBC News
Copeland in West Cumbria is the fattest local authority area in England, according to new government figures. BBC News
Service transformation: lessons from mental health
Service transformation: lessons from mental health
"While nationally and internationally developed models are useful, choice of any particular model should be driven by local need, allowing flexibility for local providers to innovate."
Service transformation: lessons from mental health
H Gilburt, E Peck, B Ashton, N Edwards, C Naylor The King's Fund February 2014 Read more here.
"While nationally and internationally developed models are useful, choice of any particular model should be driven by local need, allowing flexibility for local providers to innovate."
Service transformation: lessons from mental health
H Gilburt, E Peck, B Ashton, N Edwards, C Naylor The King's Fund February 2014 Read more here.
The effect of hospital mergers on long-term sickness absence among hospital employees
The effect of hospital mergers on long-term sickness absence among hospital employees
"Mergers have a significant effect on employee health that should be taken into consideration when deciding to merge hospitals."
The effect of hospital mergers on long-term sickness absence among hospital employees: a fixed effects multivariate regression analysis using panel data
LE Kjekshus, VH Bernstrom, E Dahl, T Lorentzen BMC Health Services Research, 2014, 14:50 Read more here.
"Mergers have a significant effect on employee health that should be taken into consideration when deciding to merge hospitals."
The effect of hospital mergers on long-term sickness absence among hospital employees: a fixed effects multivariate regression analysis using panel data
LE Kjekshus, VH Bernstrom, E Dahl, T Lorentzen BMC Health Services Research, 2014, 14:50 Read more here.
How clinical commissioning groups are changing the face of the NHS
How clinical commissioning groups are changing the face of the NHS
"These stories demonstrate how the NHS can become patient centred and sustainable. Not only do these innovations help people to stay well or prevent them becoming ill in the first place, they also allow the NHS to make best use of precious resources."
Taking the lead: how clinical commissioning groups are changing the face of the NHS
NHS Clinical Commissioners January 2014 Read more here.
"These stories demonstrate how the NHS can become patient centred and sustainable. Not only do these innovations help people to stay well or prevent them becoming ill in the first place, they also allow the NHS to make best use of precious resources."
Taking the lead: how clinical commissioning groups are changing the face of the NHS
NHS Clinical Commissioners January 2014 Read more here.
Scientists talk of 'pandemic potential' after first confirmed human death from new strain of bird flu
Scientists talk of 'pandemic potential' after first confirmed human death from new strain of bird flu
Chinese scientists have said the “pandemic potential” of a new strain of bird flu “should not be underestimated” after the first known human infection resulted in the death of an elderly woman. Independent
Chinese scientists have said the “pandemic potential” of a new strain of bird flu “should not be underestimated” after the first known human infection resulted in the death of an elderly woman. Independent
NHS whistleblowers helping service become more caring, says Jeremy Hunt
NHS whistleblowers helping service become more caring, says Jeremy Hunt
In an article for The Telegraph, Health Secretary says that NHS has started to move on from scandals such as Mid Staffs, with 'compassionate care' replacing 'tick-box targets'. Telegraph
In an article for The Telegraph, Health Secretary says that NHS has started to move on from scandals such as Mid Staffs, with 'compassionate care' replacing 'tick-box targets'. Telegraph
HEE launches first national consultation on a NHS bands 1-4 workforce strategy
HEE launches first national consultation on a NHS bands 1-4 workforce strategy
Health Education England (HEE) has launched a consultation to hear views about developing staff in roles banded 1-4. The staff in bands 1-4 make up around 40 per cent of the NHS’s 1.3 million workforce, and are responsible for an estimated 60 per cent of direct patient contact. However, this group receives only around 5 per cent of the whole training budget.
HEE wants to know what people think are the barriers and challenges for this part of the workforce, and how these can be overcome. All the feedback collected will be analysed to create a bands 1-4 national strategy – “The Talent for Care”:
The closing date for feedback is 24 March 2014.
The project also wants to establish nationally agreed recognition of support roles in the healthcare team and their part in delivering high quality, safe patient care. It also will develop formal opportunities for people to improve and progress within and beyond bands 1-4, through nationally agreed arrangements, consistent standards and certification, where relevant.
As such HEE is looking for ambition, innovation and the commitment to widen the bands 1-4 route to clinical and professional training; but most of all, to provide some of the best patient care in the world.
The support in training and development of our Bands 1-4 Workforce has been identified as a core objective in the Health Education England Mandate (April 2013 to March 2015) and is also recognised as a key priority for HEE and its LETBs.
To share your views and learn more about this project, visit http://eoe.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/1to4/consultation/, search #TalentForCare or take our survey.
For more information email HEEE.bands1-4@nhs.net.
Health Education England (HEE) has launched a consultation to hear views about developing staff in roles banded 1-4. The staff in bands 1-4 make up around 40 per cent of the NHS’s 1.3 million workforce, and are responsible for an estimated 60 per cent of direct patient contact. However, this group receives only around 5 per cent of the whole training budget.
HEE wants to know what people think are the barriers and challenges for this part of the workforce, and how these can be overcome. All the feedback collected will be analysed to create a bands 1-4 national strategy – “The Talent for Care”:
The closing date for feedback is 24 March 2014.
The project also wants to establish nationally agreed recognition of support roles in the healthcare team and their part in delivering high quality, safe patient care. It also will develop formal opportunities for people to improve and progress within and beyond bands 1-4, through nationally agreed arrangements, consistent standards and certification, where relevant.
As such HEE is looking for ambition, innovation and the commitment to widen the bands 1-4 route to clinical and professional training; but most of all, to provide some of the best patient care in the world.
The support in training and development of our Bands 1-4 Workforce has been identified as a core objective in the Health Education England Mandate (April 2013 to March 2015) and is also recognised as a key priority for HEE and its LETBs.
To share your views and learn more about this project, visit http://eoe.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/1to4/consultation/, search #TalentForCare or take our survey.
For more information email HEEE.bands1-4@nhs.net.
Tuesday, 4 February 2014
Nominations sought for caring staff in Northampton General Hospital awards
Nominations sought for caring staff in Northampton General Hospital awards
Northampton General Hospital is inviting people to nominate members of hospital staff who go the extra mile to care for patients. Chronicle & Echo
Northampton General Hospital is inviting people to nominate members of hospital staff who go the extra mile to care for patients. Chronicle & Echo
Patients 'in dark' over database
Patients 'in dark' over database
The roll-out of a new NHS data-sharing scheme involving medical records should be delayed as patients have been left "in the dark", a patient watchdog says. BBC News
The roll-out of a new NHS data-sharing scheme involving medical records should be delayed as patients have been left "in the dark", a patient watchdog says. BBC News
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