Call for deaths investigation of four patients at St Andrew’s Hospital in Northampton dismissed Calls for an independent inquiry into the deaths of four patients at St Andrew’s Hospital have been formally rejected by the NHS. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
Tuesday, 16 September 2014
Hundreds dying in Northamptonshire through air pollution-related diseases
Hundreds dying in Northamptonshire through air pollution-related diseases Calls to cut car emissions have been made by Northamptonshire’s Labour group after a report showed air pollution is causing 315 early deaths in the county each year. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
An urgent need: We Need to Talk’s manifesto for better talking therapies for all
An urgent need: We Need to Talk’s manifesto for better talking therapies for all Based on a 2014 survey of people trying to access talking therapies, the report shows that one in 10 patients are waiting for more than a year just to be assessed for treatment, and one in six made an attempt on their life while on a waiting list. We Need to Talk
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- Mental health services unable to cope with demand for psychological therapies Mind
- Thousands attempt suicide while on NHS waiting list for psychological help The Independent
- Mental health patients facing ‘unacceptably long’ waits for talking therapies Community Care
- VIDEO: 'I just couldn't bear it anymore' BBC News
- Mental health patients become more unwell waiting for talking treatments The Guardian
Doctor abused child cancer patients
Doctor abused child cancer patients A child cancer specialist at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge admits sexually abusing boys in his care. BBC News
The vision thing
The vision thing It's eighteen months since health secretary Jeremy Hunt said he wanted a 'paperless' NHS within five years. Is it clear what it is meant to be achieved? And will it be worth achieving? E-Health Insider
BMA launches manifesto ahead of 2015 General Election
BMA launches manifesto ahead of 2015 General Election NHS must be at the top of the agenda, doctors urge. OnMedica
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- Four steps to a healthier nation: a manifesto British Medical Association
- BMA reveals four steps to a healthier nation British Medical Association
- BMA sets out health manifesto ahead of 2015 general election GP Online
Hospitals will display inspection ratings under new Health Department proposals
Hospitals will display inspection ratings under new Health Department proposals NHS hospitals will have to display their inspection rating at the entrance or in waiting rooms under new proposals unveiled by Jeremy Hunt. The Independent
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Cuts mean more women are denied IVF on the NHS
Cuts mean more women are denied IVF on the NHS Cuts to NHS budgets mean increasing numbers of infertile women are being denied the three cycles of IVF treatment that the Government’s health advisers say they should have, figures have revealed. The Independent
Mental health bed pressures making AMHP role ‘untenable’, warns BASW
Mental health bed pressures making AMHP role ‘untenable’, warns BASW A shortage of mental health beds and alternatives to admission for people in crisis is making the role of Approved Mental Health Professionals “untenable”, the British Association of Social Workers has warned. Community Care
NHS faces mounting financial crisis as deficit heads towards £1bn
NHS faces mounting financial crisis as deficit heads towards £1bn Three-quarters of hospitals could be in the red by end of year without urgent government bailout, warn NHS leaders in private
The NHS is facing a mounting financial crisis with more than half of all hospitals now in deficit and the service likely to end the year almost £1bn in the red.
Two sets of official figures later this week covering the NHS's performance in April, May and June will confirm a sudden, sharp and dramatic deterioration in its financial health between the first three months of 2014 and that quarter. Continue reading... The Guardian
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The NHS is facing a mounting financial crisis with more than half of all hospitals now in deficit and the service likely to end the year almost £1bn in the red.
Two sets of official figures later this week covering the NHS's performance in April, May and June will confirm a sudden, sharp and dramatic deterioration in its financial health between the first three months of 2014 and that quarter. Continue reading... The Guardian
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Monday, 15 September 2014
St Andrew’s Hospital in Northampton given go-ahead to build £45m mental health facility
St Andrew’s Hospital in Northampton given go-ahead to build £45m mental health facility
The largest mental health facility in Europe for young people will be built in Northampton after St Andrew’s Hospital was given planning permission for the new building. Northampton Chronicle & Echo
The largest mental health facility in Europe for young people will be built in Northampton after St Andrew’s Hospital was given planning permission for the new building. Northampton Chronicle & Echo
Prostate cancer genes discovered that raise risk six fold
Prostate cancer genes discovered that raise risk six fold
Up to 100 genes identified that when combined raise the risk of prostate cancer six fold. Telegraph
Up to 100 genes identified that when combined raise the risk of prostate cancer six fold. Telegraph
Walking or cycling 'wellbeing boost'
Walking or cycling 'wellbeing boost'
Switching from driving a car to walking or cycling to work improves the wellbeing of commuters, a study suggests. BBC News
Switching from driving a car to walking or cycling to work improves the wellbeing of commuters, a study suggests. BBC News
Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) Commissioning for Compliance Guide
Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) Commissioning for Compliance Guide
It comes after the House of Lords decided too many people were denied their legal rights after identifying significant issues with the implementation of the Act across health and social care. The MCA empowers and protects people who may not be able to make some decisions for themselves. More..... NHS Networks
It comes after the House of Lords decided too many people were denied their legal rights after identifying significant issues with the implementation of the Act across health and social care. The MCA empowers and protects people who may not be able to make some decisions for themselves. More..... NHS Networks
Healthcare funds distribution unfair, audit finds
Healthcare funds distribution unfair, audit finds
Report says some areas are struggling because of an unfair Whitehall system to allocate £79n in resources
Some local healthcare services in England have been underfunded because of an unfair Whitehall system to allocate £79bn in resources, a report by the government's auditors has concluded.
The government is making slow progress towards a proper and accurate distribution of money to local commissioners of healthcare, the National Audit Office said. Many decisions are being made on individual civil servants' judgments instead of being based on evidence, the report found. Guardian
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Report says some areas are struggling because of an unfair Whitehall system to allocate £79n in resources
Some local healthcare services in England have been underfunded because of an unfair Whitehall system to allocate £79bn in resources, a report by the government's auditors has concluded.
The government is making slow progress towards a proper and accurate distribution of money to local commissioners of healthcare, the National Audit Office said. Many decisions are being made on individual civil servants' judgments instead of being based on evidence, the report found. Guardian
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Plymouth to trial e-coaching
Plymouth to trial e-coaching
Researchers at Plymouth University will launch a randomised control trial on an e-coaching exercise referral scheme for patients with long-term conditions. EHI News
Researchers at Plymouth University will launch a randomised control trial on an e-coaching exercise referral scheme for patients with long-term conditions. EHI News
A blood test could be developed for depression
A blood test could be developed for depression
A blood test to diagnose depression may be possible, scientists have said. Telegraph
A blood test to diagnose depression may be possible, scientists have said. Telegraph
Policy paper: Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): government response
Policy paper: Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): government response
The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee published it’s recommendations to improve antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on 7 July 2014. The government’s response to the Committee’s report addresses each of the Committee’s recommendations, including:
identifying areas where further action is needed to combat human and environmental aspects of AMR
outlining existing projects to improve AMR that have been gaining international support
The report also contains details about the independent review of AMR that the Prime Ministerannounced on 2 July 2014. The review is working to improve surveillance data and build an international consensus on stimulating the antibiotic market. The independent review has already produced significant progress, including the adoption of a new World Health Assembly Resolution on AMR with a commitment to a Global Action Plan by May 2015.
This response will contribute to the development of the government’s action plan on AMR, which will be published in November 2014. Department of Health
The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee published it’s recommendations to improve antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on 7 July 2014. The government’s response to the Committee’s report addresses each of the Committee’s recommendations, including:
identifying areas where further action is needed to combat human and environmental aspects of AMR
outlining existing projects to improve AMR that have been gaining international support
The report also contains details about the independent review of AMR that the Prime Ministerannounced on 2 July 2014. The review is working to improve surveillance data and build an international consensus on stimulating the antibiotic market. The independent review has already produced significant progress, including the adoption of a new World Health Assembly Resolution on AMR with a commitment to a Global Action Plan by May 2015.
This response will contribute to the development of the government’s action plan on AMR, which will be published in November 2014. Department of Health
Policy paper: Response to Health Select Committee’s report on long term conditions
Policy paper: Response to Health Select Committee’s report on long term conditions
The government’s response to the Health Select Committee’s report explains the measures in place to improve the care, support and treatment of those with long term conditions, including:
improving personalised care and support, mainly through the house of care (HOC) approach
guidance and tools for commissioners to implement and monitor HOC approach
system changes to improve efficiency and patient outcomes
The response was produced by the government working alongside NHS England, Health Education England, Monitor and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Department of Health
The government’s response to the Health Select Committee’s report explains the measures in place to improve the care, support and treatment of those with long term conditions, including:
improving personalised care and support, mainly through the house of care (HOC) approach
guidance and tools for commissioners to implement and monitor HOC approach
system changes to improve efficiency and patient outcomes
The response was produced by the government working alongside NHS England, Health Education England, Monitor and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Department of Health
Everybody active, every day
Everybody active, every day
These draft physical activity implementation document set out the case for change, evidence base for implementation and the options for action and highlights 4 key domains for action at national and local level. Views on the draft documents are currently being sought and comments will be accepted up until 25 September 2014. Public Health England (PHE)
Consultation document
Implementation and evidence
PHE consultations
These draft physical activity implementation document set out the case for change, evidence base for implementation and the options for action and highlights 4 key domains for action at national and local level. Views on the draft documents are currently being sought and comments will be accepted up until 25 September 2014. Public Health England (PHE)
Consultation document
Implementation and evidence
PHE consultations
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