Monday, 12 December 2016
New NGH role to support the one in six pregnant women attacked by their partner
New NGH role to support the one in six pregnant women attacked by their partner Northampton General Hospital is strengthening the support it gives to patients at risk of domestic abuse thanks to the creation of a new role. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
Health experts urge people in Northamptonshire to order repeat medicines
Health experts urge people in Northamptonshire to order repeat medicines Nearly 350 people left themselves without their repeat medicine over Christmas in Northamptonshire last year, according to health experts. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
Northamptonshire charity lobby Government over mental health support for pregnant women
Northamptonshire charity lobby Government over mental health support for pregnant women Mental health checks should be carried out for every woman during their pregnancy, according to a leading Northamptonshire charity. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
English language requirements for public sector workers
English language requirements for public sector workers The government has published a preliminary draft of the Code of practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. NHS Employers
Attitudes to obesity: findings from the 2015 British Social Attitudes survey
Attitudes to obesity: findings from the 2015 British Social Attitudes survey Public Health England commissioned a set of questions on obesity as part of the British Social Attitudes survey to inform its future work, this paper presents the analysis of the survey findings. The primary findings show that people underestimate their weight and struggle to identify the point when someone becomes obese. The survey also found that there is widespread understanding of some, but not all, of the health risks of obesity and that people who are obese are often the object of stigmatising attitudes. NatCen Social Research
Ministers consider council tax rise to cover social care funding
Ministers consider council tax rise to cover social care funding The prime minister is understood to be considering plans to allow councils in England to increase council tax to fund the social care system.
It follows warnings that the system could "topple at any moment" leading to pressure on the NHS if patients cannot be released from hospital.
Local councils have suffered more than a 40% reduction in government grants since 2010.
The government has refused to comment on the reports. BBC News
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It follows warnings that the system could "topple at any moment" leading to pressure on the NHS if patients cannot be released from hospital.
Local councils have suffered more than a 40% reduction in government grants since 2010.
The government has refused to comment on the reports. BBC News
See also:
- What now for social care? The King's Fund
- Theresa May 'considers raising council tax' to tackle social care crisis The Daily Telegraph
- Shock figures show Tory plans are ‘making social care worse’ The Guardian
- The Observer view on social care The Observer
Learning disabilities study uses GP data to highlight health gap
Learning disabilities study uses GP data to highlight health gap The largest-ever study into the health of people with learning disabilities in England has highlighted the extent to which this group face higher rates of chronic illness and shorter life expectancy than the general population. GP Online
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- Largest English study into health and care of people with learning disabilities published NHS Digital
- Health and Care of People with Learning Disabilities: Experimental Statistics: 2014 to 2015 NHS Digital
Acutely ill children waiting nine hours for beds in intensive care
Acutely ill children waiting nine hours for beds in intensive care Some paediatric units now at 115% capacity, warns doctors’ body
Seriously ill children are waiting up to nine hours for an intensive care bed to become available, while others are being transported up to 120 miles from their homes to receive the medical treatment they urgently need, senior paediatricians have revealed.
In the last two weeks, at least 17 children with acute illnesses requiring intensive care have had to be transported out of their regions because of a lack of beds. Some paediatric intensive care units, treating the most seriously ill children, are working at 115% of their capacity, such is the level of demand and lack of resources, according to the Paediatric Intensive Care Society. As of Friday night, there were just four beds available in England and one in Belfast. Continue reading... The Guardian
Seriously ill children are waiting up to nine hours for an intensive care bed to become available, while others are being transported up to 120 miles from their homes to receive the medical treatment they urgently need, senior paediatricians have revealed.
In the last two weeks, at least 17 children with acute illnesses requiring intensive care have had to be transported out of their regions because of a lack of beds. Some paediatric intensive care units, treating the most seriously ill children, are working at 115% of their capacity, such is the level of demand and lack of resources, according to the Paediatric Intensive Care Society. As of Friday night, there were just four beds available in England and one in Belfast. Continue reading... The Guardian
NHS paramedics to get pay rises of at least £4,400
NHS paramedics to get pay rises of at least £4,400 About 12,000 workers, including ambulance crews, will move up pay scale with starting salary increasing to £26,302
Paramedics are set for pay rises worth at least £4,400 from the Department of Health and NHS Employers amid trade unions’ concerns that their members were not being paid properly for their life-saving work.
About 12,000 of the health workers – who are trained in emergency medical care and first aid, but not to the level of a qualified doctor – will be affected by the agreement, which will increase starting salaries from £21,909 to £26,302. Continue reading... The Guardian
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Paramedics are set for pay rises worth at least £4,400 from the Department of Health and NHS Employers amid trade unions’ concerns that their members were not being paid properly for their life-saving work.
About 12,000 of the health workers – who are trained in emergency medical care and first aid, but not to the level of a qualified doctor – will be affected by the agreement, which will increase starting salaries from £21,909 to £26,302. Continue reading... The Guardian
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- Agreement on paramedic re-banding reached NHS Employers
Council cuts hitting women's contraceptive services, data shows
Council cuts hitting women's contraceptive services, data shows Advisory Group on Contraception warns that reducing sexual health services could lead to a rise in unintended pregnancies and abortions
Clinics offering women contraception are closing or reducing their opening hours in the wake of heavy Whitehall cuts to local councils’ public health budgets, new research has revealed.
One and a half million women of reproductive age live in parts of England where councils have restricted contraception services or are considering doing so, according to data obtained under freedom of information by the Advisory Group on Contraception. Continue reading... The Guardian
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Clinics offering women contraception are closing or reducing their opening hours in the wake of heavy Whitehall cuts to local councils’ public health budgets, new research has revealed.
One and a half million women of reproductive age live in parts of England where councils have restricted contraception services or are considering doing so, according to data obtained under freedom of information by the Advisory Group on Contraception. Continue reading... The Guardian
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Terminally-ill patients being taken to special places of their choice under NHS initiative
Terminally-ill patients being taken to special places of their choice under NHS initiative The End of Life Transport scheme in the north east, gives patients the option to be transported by ambulance, along with a specially-trained crew, to their preferred place to die. The Daily Mail
Superbugs killing more people than breast cancer, trust warns
Superbugs killing more people than breast cancer, trust warns The superbug crisis is killing more patients than breast cancer as the Government is relying on flawed figures which mask the true scale of the problem, health experts have warned.
The Department of Health estimates that 5,000 people die each year due to drug resistance, but Dr Ron Daniels, chief executive of the UK Sepsis Trust, claims the true figure is around 12,000.
The number of deaths is rising each year as more bugs that lead to blood poisoning are becoming resistant to antibiotics. The Daily Telegraph
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The Department of Health estimates that 5,000 people die each year due to drug resistance, but Dr Ron Daniels, chief executive of the UK Sepsis Trust, claims the true figure is around 12,000.
The number of deaths is rising each year as more bugs that lead to blood poisoning are becoming resistant to antibiotics. The Daily Telegraph
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- The UKST Observer The UK Sepsis Trust
- Superbug crisis is killing more people than breast cancer The Daily Mail
'400 kill themselves' after being released from police custody
'400 kill themselves' after being released from police custody The human rights watchdog has found that 400 people killed themselves shortly after being released from police custody in England and Wales in the last seven years, it has been reported.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said it had unearthed "serious gaps" in the care of people who had been in custody, with its chairman describing it as "fractured", according to the BBC.
Almost all the deaths happened within 48 hours of release from custody and around a third involved people who had been arrested over allegations of sexual abuse.
The EHRC is said to have urged the Government to consider transferring responsibility for healthcare in police stations to the NHS. The Daily Telegraph
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said it had unearthed "serious gaps" in the care of people who had been in custody, with its chairman describing it as "fractured", according to the BBC.
Almost all the deaths happened within 48 hours of release from custody and around a third involved people who had been arrested over allegations of sexual abuse.
The EHRC is said to have urged the Government to consider transferring responsibility for healthcare in police stations to the NHS. The Daily Telegraph
Friday, 9 December 2016
Northamptonshire's Sustainability and Transformation Plan published
Northamptonshire's Sustainability and Transformation Plan published Northamptonshire’s health and social care organisations have today published their five year plan to reshape and improve the way that care is delivered within the region.
‘Northamptonshire’s Sustainability And Transformation Plan 2016-2021: How We Will Support Local People To Flourish’ has been produced by Northamptonshire’s NHS and Northamptonshire County Council (NCC). Healthwatch Northamptonshire, Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire, the new GP Federations, and other local organisations involved in providing care in the region have all inputted into the development of the proposed plan.
John Wardell, Senior Responsible Officer, Northamptonshire STP Programme and Accountable Officer for Nene Clinical Commissioning Group, explains why this review of the whole health and social care system is necessary.
“We need to work together to ensure that all health and social care services are financially sustainable so that in the future we can continue to deliver high-quality care for the people of Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
‘Northamptonshire’s Sustainability And Transformation Plan 2016-2021: How We Will Support Local People To Flourish’ has been produced by Northamptonshire’s NHS and Northamptonshire County Council (NCC). Healthwatch Northamptonshire, Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire, the new GP Federations, and other local organisations involved in providing care in the region have all inputted into the development of the proposed plan.
John Wardell, Senior Responsible Officer, Northamptonshire STP Programme and Accountable Officer for Nene Clinical Commissioning Group, explains why this review of the whole health and social care system is necessary.
“We need to work together to ensure that all health and social care services are financially sustainable so that in the future we can continue to deliver high-quality care for the people of Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Plea to stay away from A&E this weekend
Plea to stay away from A&E this weekend Huge pressure on Kettering General Hospital’s A&E department has prompted bosses to issue a plea to local people to stay away unless it’s a serious injury or absolute emergency. Northamptonshire Telegraph
The challenge and potential of whole system flow
The challenge and potential of whole system flow Improving the flow of patients, service users, information and resources within and between health and social care organisations can have a crucial role to play in coordinating care around the needs of patients and service users, and driving up service quality and productivity. This report outlines an organising framework and tested methods that local health and social care leaders can use to improve whole system flow. It draws on case studies and other examples of work in this area from across the UK and internationally. Health Foundation
Quality at a cost: QualityWatch annual statement 2016
Quality at a cost: QualityWatch annual statement 2016 This report warns that ongoing pressures on the NHS risk making the health service more vulnerable to serious lapses in care in future, despite achievements in maintaining and improving care quality in important areas. Nuffield Trust
Public Health spending cuts stop health visitors protecting and supporting mothers and babies
Public Health spending cuts stop health visitors protecting and supporting mothers and babies The State of Health Visiting Survey 2016 shows the drastic impact the cuts to the local authority public health budgets are already having on the universal public health services delivered by health visitors. In response, the Institute is calling upon the government to reinvest in public health to protect and support mothers and babies by stopping cuts to the health visiting service by cash-strapped local authorities.
According to the State of Health Visiting survey 2016, 85% of health visitors (HVs) of the 1224 surveyed say their workload has increased over the past two years – with 40% of the increase in workload due to a reduction in the number of health visitors, this is despite the huge investment which went into the service between 2012-15. 16% of HVs reported they now have caseloads of between 500 and 1000 children – the optimum average caseload for safe and effective practice is 250. Most worryingly, this is at a time when 80% of the respondents also report seeing an increase in domestic violence and abuse and perinatal depression in the families they visit. Institute of Health Visiting
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According to the State of Health Visiting survey 2016, 85% of health visitors (HVs) of the 1224 surveyed say their workload has increased over the past two years – with 40% of the increase in workload due to a reduction in the number of health visitors, this is despite the huge investment which went into the service between 2012-15. 16% of HVs reported they now have caseloads of between 500 and 1000 children – the optimum average caseload for safe and effective practice is 250. Most worryingly, this is at a time when 80% of the respondents also report seeing an increase in domestic violence and abuse and perinatal depression in the families they visit. Institute of Health Visiting
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Vomiting bug 'at high level this winter'
Vomiting bug 'at high level this winter' The number of people falling ill with the vomiting bug norovirus in England this winter is at higher than average levels, figures suggest.
Lab testing has revealed there have been 1,704 cases so far - 9% higher than the average seen at this stage in the previous five winters.
This will be a fraction of the total number because it only captures people seeking NHS help.
In hospitals, there have been 100 outbreaks of the bug.
These outbreaks cause hospitals to close down beds and whole wards at what is the busiest time of the year.
According to latest figures, over 850 beds are closed because of norovirus out of a total of 100,000. BBC News
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Lab testing has revealed there have been 1,704 cases so far - 9% higher than the average seen at this stage in the previous five winters.
This will be a fraction of the total number because it only captures people seeking NHS help.
In hospitals, there have been 100 outbreaks of the bug.
These outbreaks cause hospitals to close down beds and whole wards at what is the busiest time of the year.
According to latest figures, over 850 beds are closed because of norovirus out of a total of 100,000. BBC News
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Self-harm hospital admissions of children show 'frightening rise'
Self-harm hospital admissions of children show 'frightening rise' Self-harming was a massive release for Sophie at a difficult time in her life, but she ended up in hospital aged 15 - like thousands of other children in England and Wales.
The children's charity NSPCC says nearly 19,000 children were admitted to hospital after harming themselves last year - a 14% rise over three years.
It called the figures "frightening".
And it said they should be a "wake-up call" to all those who care about the wellbeing of young people. BBC News
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The children's charity NSPCC says nearly 19,000 children were admitted to hospital after harming themselves last year - a 14% rise over three years.
It called the figures "frightening".
And it said they should be a "wake-up call" to all those who care about the wellbeing of young people. BBC News
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- Rise in children hospitalised for self-harm as thousands contact Childline NSPCC
- Childline annual review 2015-16: It turned out someone did careWhat children are contacting Childline about NSPCC
- Self-harm by children rises steeply in England and Wales The Guardian
- I hate that a child has to be at high risk of suicide before we can help The Guardian
- Children's mental health services are struggling. Can teachers help? The Guardian
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