Monday, 20 October 2014
Radiographers at Kettering Hospital to take strike action
Radiographers at Kettering Hospital to take strike action Radiographers at Kettering Hospital will be taking part in a national strike on Monday, October 20, between 9am and 1pm. Northamptonshire Telegraph
The cost of protecting the NHS budget: how do the parties' pledges fare?
The cost of protecting the NHS budget: how do the parties' pledges fare? The Conservatives, Labour and Lib Dems have all made promises to increase the NHS budget should they win in the 2015 election. But how do the promises of the parties compare to the amount of money the English NHS will need? The Health Foundation
Suffering in silence: listening to consumer experiences of the health and social care complaints system
Suffering in silence: listening to consumer experiences of the health and social care complaints system This report details the findings of an investigation into the failings of the complaints system in health and social care. It raises concerns about the NHS and local authority red tape making it difficult for people to complain and that there is not enough independent advice and support out there to help those in need and, above all, the public is given little incentive to come forward about their experiences. It highlights simple changes which could be made to the system in order to improve patients' experiences in complaints handling within health and care systems. Healthwatch
Nigeria to be declared Ebola-free
Nigeria to be declared Ebola-free The World Health Organisation is expected to declare Nigeria officially free of Ebola on Monday, after six weeks with no new cases. BBC News
More than half of local health contracts 'go outside NHS
More than half of local health contracts 'go outside NHS' The value of clinical contracts awarded by local health commissioning groups has risen to just over £2bn between April and September this year, data shows. Of the total contracts awarded since April 2013, more than half have gone to non-NHSproviders. BBC News
Doctors 'stop seven-day service talks'
Doctors 'stop seven-day service talks' A spat between doctors and NHS officials about seven-day working has led to the stalling of longstanding negotiations. BBC News
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Gaps in mental health care for new mothers cost UK £8bn a year study
Gaps in mental health care for new mothers cost UK £8bn a year study Maternal Mental Health Alliance says NHS would need to spend £337m a year to bring care up to recommended levels
Substandard mental health care for pregnant women and new mothers is creating long-term costs of more than £8bn every year, according to a pioneering study of the effects of maternal depression, anxiety and other illnesses.
The report, produced by the London School of Economics and the Centre for Mental Healthcharity, represents the first time academics have sought to quantify not just the direct economic impact on affected mothers, but the effect over decades on their childrens prospects, both in terms of development in the womb and during the crucial early years. Continue reading... The Guardian
Substandard mental health care for pregnant women and new mothers is creating long-term costs of more than £8bn every year, according to a pioneering study of the effects of maternal depression, anxiety and other illnesses.
The report, produced by the London School of Economics and the Centre for Mental Healthcharity, represents the first time academics have sought to quantify not just the direct economic impact on affected mothers, but the effect over decades on their childrens prospects, both in terms of development in the womb and during the crucial early years. Continue reading... The Guardian
NHS chief urges hospital staff to join gyms in anti-obesity fight
NHS chief urges hospital staff to join gyms in anti-obesity fight Simon Stevens says repeated warnings have been ignored and we must lead national effort to tackle crisis.
The National Health Service is to put its own 1.35 million staff at the head of a new fight against obesity by encouraging them to join weight-watching groups and take out gym memberships, its new head will announce this week.
The move by Simon Stevens, chief executive of NHS England, comes amid mounting frustration within the medical profession and NHS over the failure of successive governments to invest sufficiently in public health campaigns. Continue reading... The Guardian
The National Health Service is to put its own 1.35 million staff at the head of a new fight against obesity by encouraging them to join weight-watching groups and take out gym memberships, its new head will announce this week.
The move by Simon Stevens, chief executive of NHS England, comes amid mounting frustration within the medical profession and NHS over the failure of successive governments to invest sufficiently in public health campaigns. Continue reading... The Guardian
Ministers hail dignity victory in war on mixed sex wards
Ministers hail dignity victory in war on mixed sex wards Jeremy Hunt, the Health Secretary, says new figures showing a dramatic fall in the number of men and women forced to share hospital wards are a major step forward for compassion. The Daily Telegraph
NHS watchdog to probe complaints about needless deaths as it warns of 'appalling' failures to investigate
NHS watchdog to probe complaints about needless deaths as it warns of 'appalling' failures to investigate Investigation launched into the handling of complaints into 250 deaths which may have been avoidable. The Daily Telegraph
Health tourism clampdown 'puts public at risk,' claims think-tank
Health tourism clampdown 'puts public at risk,' claims think-tank The British public is at increased risk from infectious diseases – including Ebola – because NHS charges and anti-immigration rhetoric are discouraging vulnerable migrants from seeking healthcare, a think-tank has warned. The Independent
Friday, 17 October 2014
KGH prepares plan to survive winter
KGH prepares plan to survive winter Kettering General Hospital bosses have admitted mistakes were made last winter but believe a new £2.7m plan will see them through this year’s cold weather. Northamptonshire Telegraph
What’s the state of care in England?
What’s the state of care in England? The fifth annual State of Care report shows there are many excellent services but the variation in quality in England is unacceptably wide.
The report offers a perspective across 40,000 services in 2013/14 and shows how strong leadership and a positive culture are the key to safe care. Care Quality Commission
The report offers a perspective across 40,000 services in 2013/14 and shows how strong leadership and a positive culture are the key to safe care. Care Quality Commission
- State of Care 2013-14 (full report)
- State of Care 2013-14 (infographic)
- Press release
See also:
- Bed shortages and poor ward environments blighting mental health services Community Care
- Hospital safety standards 'shocking' BBC News
- Care Quality Commission chief's analysis of damning report Daily Telegraph
- Care Quality Commission: 'Four in five NHS hospitals not safe' Daily Telegraph
- Care Quality Commission finds 'appalling' failings in elderly care Daily Telegraph
- NHS staff shortages pose risk to patients, warns watchdog The Guardian
- CQC report: More than half of NHS hospitals ‘require improvement’ and at least five are ‘inadequate’ The Independent
Exploring the costs of unsafe care in the NHS
Exploring the costs of unsafe care in the NHS This report, commissioned by the Department of Health, investigates the costs of unsafe care in the NHS. A rapid review of existing evidence suggests that the costs of preventable, adverse events is likely to be more than £1 billion per year, but could be up to £2.5 billion annually. Frontier Economics
Covert and overt surveillance – next steps on publishing information for public and providers
Covert and overt surveillance – next steps on publishing information for public and providers At a public meeting the Care Quality Commission ( CQC) board considered a paper about the use of surveillance to monitor care in health and social care settings.
A final paper which will set out proposals for publishing information about the use of covert and overt surveillance in health and social care settings will be brought back to the next board meeting in November.
A final paper which will set out proposals for publishing information about the use of covert and overt surveillance in health and social care settings will be brought back to the next board meeting in November.
Independent report: Payment by Results: Review of Mental Health care costing in the NHS
Independent report: Payment by Results: Review of Mental Health care costing in the NHS The quality of Mental Health care cluster costing and activity data document summarises the quality of costing and care cluster assignment in 25 mental health providers
All 25 audits were carried out on a voluntary basis. The providers audited are different to the 9 audited in 2012/2013. Department of Health
All 25 audits were carried out on a voluntary basis. The providers audited are different to the 9 audited in 2012/2013. Department of Health
Independent report: Payment by Results: The quality of clinical coding in the NHS
Independent report: Payment by Results: The quality of clinical coding in the NHS The quality of clinical coding document summarises the findings of a review into 50 acute providers.
The costing audit results spreadsheet shows provider-level findings of the review of costing accuracy and processes of selected NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts.
The providers audited were selected based on previous audit findings. 40 were known to have previously had a high number of payments changed following audits. 10 were selected at random. Department of Health
The costing audit results spreadsheet shows provider-level findings of the review of costing accuracy and processes of selected NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts.
The providers audited were selected based on previous audit findings. 40 were known to have previously had a high number of payments changed following audits. 10 were selected at random. Department of Health
Leaked report into cataract surgery revealed
Leaked report into cataract surgery revealed Complications at Musgrove Park hospital in Taunton were ten times the number that might have been expected
NHS patients who suffered complications during eye surgery outsourced to a private company felt the procedures were rushed and complained they endured pain during the operations and were shouted at by medical staff, a confidential report obtained by the Guardian has revealed.
The report, which health bosses are refusing to publish, says that the private company agreed to perform 20 cataract operations on patients a day, at least six more than the hospitals own surgeons would usually undertake. Continue reading... The Guardian
NHS patients who suffered complications during eye surgery outsourced to a private company felt the procedures were rushed and complained they endured pain during the operations and were shouted at by medical staff, a confidential report obtained by the Guardian has revealed.
The report, which health bosses are refusing to publish, says that the private company agreed to perform 20 cataract operations on patients a day, at least six more than the hospitals own surgeons would usually undertake. Continue reading... The Guardian
Decisions of value
Decisions of value This research explores the importance of having the right relationships, behaviours and environment to deliver better value of care in the NHS . It identifies a number of different factors that support good decision-making, focusing on the judgments made every day between clinicians and managers. NHS Confederation
Developing strategy: what every trust board member should know
Developing strategy: what every trust board member should know This guide explains the role of NHS foundation trust board members in developing a clear and well thought out strategy. It describes what to look for when assuring the quality of your NHS foundation trust’s strategy, and points out common pitfalls. Monitor
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