Northamptonshire health day helps people find treatment for skin cancer
People in Northamptonshire with superficial skin cancers are now receiving the treatment they need following a new community health event. Northampton Chronicle
Tuesday, 14 October 2014
Heathrow to start screening for Ebola
Heathrow to start screening for Ebola
Heathrow airport is to start Ebola screening for passengers flying into the UK from at-risk countries. BBC News
Heathrow airport is to start Ebola screening for passengers flying into the UK from at-risk countries. BBC News
People with dementia ‘will experience poor care’
People with dementia ‘will experience poor care’
People with dementia will experience poor care at some point while living in a care home or being treated in hospital, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has warned.
The CQC carried out a specific review of the care of people living with dementia as they moved between care homes and acute hospitals in England during 2013 and 2014. NHS Networks
People with dementia will experience poor care at some point while living in a care home or being treated in hospital, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has warned.
The CQC carried out a specific review of the care of people living with dementia as they moved between care homes and acute hospitals in England during 2013 and 2014. NHS Networks
Careless eating costs lives
Careless eating costs lives
This report argues for a 5-10 year cross-sector strategy to be put in place in order to tackle the obesity crisis. Covering both education and regulation, the report grasps the extent of the obesity explosion and sets out the essential responses to halting progression and reversing the drastic effects of overweight on individual health, employment, social care and the wider economy. 2020health
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Press release
This report argues for a 5-10 year cross-sector strategy to be put in place in order to tackle the obesity crisis. Covering both education and regulation, the report grasps the extent of the obesity explosion and sets out the essential responses to halting progression and reversing the drastic effects of overweight on individual health, employment, social care and the wider economy. 2020health
Report
Press release
GPs missing signs for lung cancer
GPs missing signs for lung cancer
Doctors in Britain are "missing opportunities" to spot lung cancer at an early stage, meaning one in three people with the disease dies within 90 days of diagnosis, research suggests. BBC News
Doctors in Britain are "missing opportunities" to spot lung cancer at an early stage, meaning one in three people with the disease dies within 90 days of diagnosis, research suggests. BBC News
Simple blood test could prevent heart failure in thousands of patients
Simple blood test could prevent heart failure in thousands of patients
A ground-breaking study into a simple blood test that could help predict and prevent heart failure has been awarded the most prestigious research prize by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). A team of researchers from University College, Dublin, and St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin have been was awarded The RCGP Research Paper of the Year for their paper “Natriuretic Peptide–Based Screening and Collaborative Care for Heart Failure: The STOP-HF Randomized Trial”. NHS Networks
A ground-breaking study into a simple blood test that could help predict and prevent heart failure has been awarded the most prestigious research prize by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). A team of researchers from University College, Dublin, and St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin have been was awarded The RCGP Research Paper of the Year for their paper “Natriuretic Peptide–Based Screening and Collaborative Care for Heart Failure: The STOP-HF Randomized Trial”. NHS Networks
New mental health ratings
New mental health ratings
Easy to access ratings for mental health hospitals will be published on MyNHS. This announcement coincided with World Mental Health Day on 10 October which raises awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilising efforts in support of mental health. NHS Networks
Easy to access ratings for mental health hospitals will be published on MyNHS. This announcement coincided with World Mental Health Day on 10 October which raises awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilising efforts in support of mental health. NHS Networks
Four in ten abuse allegations were about incidents reported to have been in victim's own home
Four in ten abuse allegations were about incidents reported to have been in victim's own home
October 14, 2014: Council investigations into alleged abuse of adults with care and support needs were most often about incidents reported to have happened in the victim's own home, statistics released today by the Health and Social Care Information Centre show. IC QOF
October 14, 2014: Council investigations into alleged abuse of adults with care and support needs were most often about incidents reported to have happened in the victim's own home, statistics released today by the Health and Social Care Information Centre show. IC QOF
Improving the delivery of adult diabetes care through integration
Improving the delivery of adult diabetes care through integration
This report explains how diabetes care can be improved to achieve better outcomes for people with diabetes. The challenge for commissioners and healthcare providers locally is to make the system work to support that. Diabetes UK
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Press release
This report explains how diabetes care can be improved to achieve better outcomes for people with diabetes. The challenge for commissioners and healthcare providers locally is to make the system work to support that. Diabetes UK
Report
Related blog
Press release
Monday, 13 October 2014
We'd like some feedback on our new library catalogue
We'd like some feedback on our new library catalogue We have just launched a new version of our library catalogue, offering a more sophisticated searching experience.
Cracks in the pathway: CQC review of dementia care
Cracks in the pathway: CQC review of dementia care A thematic review of the care people living with dementia receive as they moved between care homes and acute hospitals showed a large variation in the quality of care for people with dementia. Whilst there is more good care than bad, it is likely that someone living with dementia will experience poor care at some point while living in a care home or being treated in hospital. Care Quality Commission
See also:
See also:
- UK's dementia care betrayal: Nine in ten care homes and hospitals fail patients, says damning report Daily Mail
- Patchy dementia care puts patients at risk of unnecessary suffering, says CQC The Guardian
- VIDEO: Dementia care training concerns BBC News
- New Dementia ‘Ambassadors’ to help GPs and patients NHS England
How healthy are we? A high-level guide
How healthy are we? A high-level guide This guide sets out some basic facts on the health of England's population, including the main drivers of health, how it varies and is expressed in inequalities, and relevant comparisons with other countries. We have updated this guide using new data and studies. The King's Fund
NHS staff to stage four-hour strike
NHS staff to stage four-hour strike Thousands of NHS workers in England and Northern Ireland, including nurses, midwives and ambulance staff, will strike later in a dispute over pay. BBC News
See also:
See also:
- Staff at Northampton General Hospital to walk out today in four-hour strike Northampton Herald and Post
- VIDEO: Chief nurse in NHS strike plea BBC News
- Army to drive strike-day ambulances BBC News
- NHS strike: Patient safety not at risk, says chief nursing officer The Independent
- NHS hospital staff and midwives stage strike over pay - live updates The Guardian
- Why were striking: NHS staff on their decision to walk out The Guardian
- Why are NHS staff striking? The Guardian
New Ebola checks for NHS 111 calls
New Ebola checks for NHS 111 calls NHS call handlers will ask callers about their travel history if they report possible Ebola symptoms, the health secretary says. BBC News
See also:
See also:
- Medic's email criticises Ebola plans BBC News
- VIDEO: Ebola screening 'not a PR stunt' BBC News
- VIDEO: UK tests Ebola outbreak response BBC News
- Expert warns there are 'no boundaries' to Ebola outbreak The Daily Telegraph
- News story: National Ebola Exercise Concludes Department of Health
- Ebola crisis: NHS 111 operators to monitor callers for symptoms The Independent
- Ebola virus: Mock British outbreak tests NHS response as experts say it is 'increasingly likely' that disease will reach the UK The Independent
- NHS 111 calls to be screened for potential Ebola cases The Guardian
Antibiotic resistance continues to rise
Antibiotic resistance continues to rise "Antibiotic resistance continues to rise," BBC News reports as, despite warnings, the number of antibiotic prescriptions in the UK continues to soar, as do new cases of resistant bacteria.
Other news reports take different slants on the story, with The Daily Telegraph blaming the rise on hospitals and out of hours GPs.
The news follows the publication of a new report by Public Health England on the English surveillance programme for antimicrobial utilisation and resistance (ESPAUR), which reports the change in antibiotic prescribing and resistance over recent years.
The report highlights a number of key findings, including a year on year increase in antibiotic prescribing in England, with the majority of antibiotic prescribing taking place in general practice. There also seems to be variation across the UK, with areas with higher antibiotic prescribing also having higher rates of resistant infections.
Other news reports take different slants on the story, with The Daily Telegraph blaming the rise on hospitals and out of hours GPs.
The news follows the publication of a new report by Public Health England on the English surveillance programme for antimicrobial utilisation and resistance (ESPAUR), which reports the change in antibiotic prescribing and resistance over recent years.
The report highlights a number of key findings, including a year on year increase in antibiotic prescribing in England, with the majority of antibiotic prescribing taking place in general practice. There also seems to be variation across the UK, with areas with higher antibiotic prescribing also having higher rates of resistant infections.
Only three in four mental health patients seen within 18-week referral target
Only three in four mental health patients seen within 18-week referral target Only three quarters of patients with mental health problems are receiving treatment within 18 weeks of being referred by a GP, compared to 95% of those with physical ailments, according to a new report. Pulse
Number of lonely men over 64 to rise by 65 per cent in next 15 years
Number of lonely men over 64 to rise by 65 per cent in next 15 years Research shows the number of men aged over 64 living by themselves is predicted to soar by 65 per cent by 2030. The Daily Telegraph
Government’s reorganisation of the NHS was its biggest 'mistake', say senior Tories
Government’s reorganisation of the NHS was its biggest 'mistake', say senior Tories The Government’s reorganisation of the NHS was its biggest “mistake”, senior Conservatives have reportedly admitted. The Independent
Increased demand on nurses leaves shortfall of 10,000 staff
Increased demand on nurses leaves shortfall of 10,000 staff The number of NHS nurses per patient has fallen in the past four years, opening up a "workforce gap" equivalent to 10,000 full-time staff, official figures have shown. The Independent
Friday, 10 October 2014
Kettering General Hospital worker with learning disability is invaluable to patients and staff
Kettering General Hospital worker with learning disability is invaluable to patients and staff A project worker who has learning disabilities has spoken about his time helping Kettering General Hospital staff to better understand the needs of people with the disability. Northamptonshire Telegraph
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