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Thursday, 14 June 2018
Measles outbreaks across England
Measles outbreaks across England Public Health England is advising the public to ensure they have had two doses of the MMR vaccine after outbreaks of measles are confirmed across England. Gov.uk
Uptake of GP retainer scheme dwarfed by numbers quitting NHS each month
Uptake of GP retainer scheme dwarfed by numbers quitting NHS each month Fewer GPs are currently supported by the retainer scheme than quit the profession each month, analysis by GPonline has shown - as the BMA hit out at poor uptake and called for better promotion of the scheme. Just 286 GPs are currently being supported by the GP retention scheme, according to official data for March 2018.
But statistics from NHS Digital show that around 5,159 GPs left the profession in 2016/17, equivalent to around 430 a month. Numbers of doctors in NHS GP retention scheme have increased by 80% since September 2015, but the BMA's report The general practice forward view: two years on has criticised the programme's uptake as ‘relatively low’. GP Online
But statistics from NHS Digital show that around 5,159 GPs left the profession in 2016/17, equivalent to around 430 a month. Numbers of doctors in NHS GP retention scheme have increased by 80% since September 2015, but the BMA's report The general practice forward view: two years on has criticised the programme's uptake as ‘relatively low’. GP Online
Joined-up approach needed to recruit overseas doctors
Joined-up approach needed to recruit overseas doctors The UK urgently needs a joined-up approach to recruitment of international doctors, according to experts. In an article* in The BMJ, James Buchan and Anita Charlesworth at The Health Foundation say the UK government’s decision to review the visa regime for international doctors is “a rare glimmer of common sense in an issue that has been more usually characterised by national policy incoherence.”
However, they warn that the “underlying problems of the UK approach to international recruitment of health professionals” remains to be “acknowledged and addressed.” OnMedica
However, they warn that the “underlying problems of the UK approach to international recruitment of health professionals” remains to be “acknowledged and addressed.” OnMedica
Improved mental health support for children in care
Improved mental health support for children in care Up to 10 pilots across the country will trial new high quality mental health assessments, that ensure young people are assessed at the right time, with a focus on their individual needs as they enter care.
Statistics show that 62 per cent of looked after children are in care due to abuse or neglect, which can have a lasting impact on their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Currently half of all children in care meet the criteria for a possible mental health disorder, compared to one in ten children outside the care system. The pilots will identify a child’s mental health and broader wellbeing needs, including whether a referral to a more specialist service is needed. Department for Education on Gov.uk
Statistics show that 62 per cent of looked after children are in care due to abuse or neglect, which can have a lasting impact on their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Currently half of all children in care meet the criteria for a possible mental health disorder, compared to one in ten children outside the care system. The pilots will identify a child’s mental health and broader wellbeing needs, including whether a referral to a more specialist service is needed. Department for Education on Gov.uk
Government to relax immigration rules on overseas doctors
Government to relax immigration rules on overseas doctors May heeds pleas from cabinet colleague to scrap ‘absolutely barmy’ caps on staff. Thousands more overseas doctors will be able to come and work in the NHS after Theresa May heeded pleas from cabinet colleagues to scrap limits that hospital bosses had criticised as “absolutely barmy”. The relaxation of immigration rules, which is due to be announced imminently, represents a victory for Jeremy Hunt and Sajid Javid and follows a vociferous campaign by NHS organisations and medical groups. The Guardian
NHS 'picking up the pieces' of mental illness epidemic caused by social media
NHS 'picking up the pieces' of mental illness epidemic caused by social media NHS is “picking up the pieces” of an epidemic of mental illness among children, fuelled by social media, the head of the service has warned. Simon Stevens urged companies like Google and Facebook to take more responsibility for the pressures they place on children.
It follows calls for social media and online gaming firms to have a statutory “duty of care” to protect children from mental ill health, abuse and addictive behaviour. Speaking at the NHS Confederation conference in Manchester, Mr Stevens said Britain’s children were hit by a “double epidemic” of mental illness and obesity. The Telegraph
It follows calls for social media and online gaming firms to have a statutory “duty of care” to protect children from mental ill health, abuse and addictive behaviour. Speaking at the NHS Confederation conference in Manchester, Mr Stevens said Britain’s children were hit by a “double epidemic” of mental illness and obesity. The Telegraph
NHS 'will need to build 80 more hospitals without fundamental reforms'
NHS 'will need to build 80 more hospitals without fundamental reforms' The NHS would need to build 80 hospitals in the next decade just to keep up with demand, unless it makes radical reforms, the head of its watchdog says. Ian Dalton, head of NHS Improvement, said fundamental changes in the way services are delivered were needed to ensure the survival of the NHS. And he said hospitals needed to do far more to ensure patients got the right care at home, warning of a 300 per cent variation in the average length of stay in hospital for some conditions. The Telegraph
Wednesday, 13 June 2018
£1 million boost to improve healthcare provision for people in custody in Kettering and Northampton - Northamptonshire Telegraph
£1 million boost to improve healthcare provision for people in custody in Kettering and Northampton The investment will provide better support for detained people and reduce the amount of time officers spend away from their policing duties while taking detainees for medical treatment elsewhere. Under a new five-year contract between Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust and the county’s police and crime commissioner, full-time healthcare will be available to detainees in the custody facilities in Kettering and Northampton.
The service will be available all day, every day, meaning that detained people will have access to a full range of treatment and assessment on-site and that police officers are far less likely to escort a detainee off-site. Northamptonshire Telegraph
The service will be available all day, every day, meaning that detained people will have access to a full range of treatment and assessment on-site and that police officers are far less likely to escort a detainee off-site. Northamptonshire Telegraph
NHS England announces areas to receive new funding to improve employment support for people with severe mental illness
NHS England announces areas to receive new funding to improve employment support for people with severe mental illness As outlined in the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health and Implementing the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health, NHS England has committed to doubling access to Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services nationally by 2020/21, enabling approximately 20,000 people who experience a severe mental illness (SMI) to find and retain employment.
Rates of employment are lower for people with mental health problems than for any other group of health conditions. IPS is an evidence-based approach to providing employment support for people experiencing severe mental health problems, shown to be twice as effective as vocational rehabilitation and associated with reduced use of other services including inpatient admissions. In 2016/17, IPS services in England achieved approximately 2,300 job outcomes. NHS England
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Rates of employment are lower for people with mental health problems than for any other group of health conditions. IPS is an evidence-based approach to providing employment support for people experiencing severe mental health problems, shown to be twice as effective as vocational rehabilitation and associated with reduced use of other services including inpatient admissions. In 2016/17, IPS services in England achieved approximately 2,300 job outcomes. NHS England
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- From prison to work: a new frontier for individual placement and support Centre for Mental Health NHS mental health job coaches help thousands of people into work NHS England
Hospitals will send thousands of patients home earlier
Hospitals will send thousands of patients home earlier Thousands of patients will be discharged from hospital more quickly under an NHS drive to free up beds.Up to 18,000 hospital beds are currently occupied by ‘long stay’ patients – those who have been there for at least three weeks.
Simon Stevens, the head of the NHS, has promised to reduce this number by a quarter by November to free up at least 4,000 beds. There are a little over 130,000 beds on the NHS in England, meaning nearly one in eight are occupied by long stay patients. Mail Online
Simon Stevens, the head of the NHS, has promised to reduce this number by a quarter by November to free up at least 4,000 beds. There are a little over 130,000 beds on the NHS in England, meaning nearly one in eight are occupied by long stay patients. Mail Online
Thousands of UK visa applications by doctors refused, figures show
Thousands of UK visa applications by doctors refused, figures show More than 2,300 visa applications by doctors looking to work in the UK have been refused in five months, official figures show.
There were 3,597 requests from doctors for tier 2 visas between 6 November and 5 April, but only 34% were successful.
The figures, obtained by the law firm Eversheds Sutherland through a freedom of information (FOI) request, come after the home secretary, Sajid Javid, said he was “taking a fresh look” at the cap on skilled migrants.
The NHS has warned the limit is exacerbating staff shortages as hospitals struggle to cope with record demand. The health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, has also lobbied for it to be lifted. The Guardian
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There were 3,597 requests from doctors for tier 2 visas between 6 November and 5 April, but only 34% were successful.
The figures, obtained by the law firm Eversheds Sutherland through a freedom of information (FOI) request, come after the home secretary, Sajid Javid, said he was “taking a fresh look” at the cap on skilled migrants.
The NHS has warned the limit is exacerbating staff shortages as hospitals struggle to cope with record demand. The health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, has also lobbied for it to be lifted. The Guardian
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One-handed cookbook for stroke patients
One-handed cookbook for stroke patients Patients often lose the use of one of their arms, making everyday tasks more difficult (video). BBC News - Health
Redesigning care delivery: building the team around the patient
Redesigning care delivery: building the team around the patient NHS Employers - This case study looks at the work of Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Chesterfield Royal) in using new models of care to overcome workforce supply challenges. King's Fund - Health Management and Policy Alert
Factors affecting nurse supply: an update on progress
Factors affecting nurse supply: an update on progress NHS Employers has developed a briefing for NHS HR professionals outlining the progress that has been made to address the ten key issues impacting the supply of nurses to the health service. NHS Employers
Therapy offered within one month to prevent PTSD, says NICE
Therapy offered within one month to prevent PTSD, says NICE The updated guidance gives recommendations on preventing and manging PTSD. Adults who are at risk of PTSD should be offered individualised cognitive-behavioural therapy within a month of experiencing a stressful event. Children can be considered for group therapy after shared trauma to reduce the risk of developing PTSD, the guidance says.
Professor Mark Baker, director for the centre of guidelines at NICE, said: “PTSD is a treatable condition but the pain of revisiting past events can prevent people seeking the help they need. We have updated our guidance to make sure that PTSD is managed as early as possible and give advice on coordinating the complex needs that are often associated with this condition.” NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence)
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Professor Mark Baker, director for the centre of guidelines at NICE, said: “PTSD is a treatable condition but the pain of revisiting past events can prevent people seeking the help they need. We have updated our guidance to make sure that PTSD is managed as early as possible and give advice on coordinating the complex needs that are often associated with this condition.” NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence)
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- Post-traumatic stress disorder (update) NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence)
Tuesday, 12 June 2018
Gross negligence manslaughter in healthcare
Gross negligence manslaughter in healthcare This independent rapid policy review, chaired by Professor Sir Norman Williams, was set up to look at the wider patient safety impact of concerns among healthcare professionals that simple errors could result in prosecution for gross negligence manslaughter, even if they happen in the context of broader organisation and system failings. The review makes recommendations to support a more just and learning culture in the healthcare system. King's Fund
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Parkrun & the NHS: a mutual cause for celebration
Parkrun & the NHS: a mutual cause for celebration The free run celebrated the NHS’s 70th birthday this weekend. But, argues Jack Dickenson, it is the event itself that could provide the elusive public health intervention we so badly need. The Guardian
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- PICTURE GALLERY: Kettering parkrun celebrates 70 years of the NHS Northamptonshire Telegraph
First date set for judicial review into Corby Urgent Care Centre - Northamptonshire Telegraph
First date set for judicial review into Corby Urgent Care Centre A date has been set for the preliminary hearing for a legal challenge against changes to Corby’s Urgent Care Centre. Protestors against the changes proposed to the UCC in Cottingham Road have learned that the half-hour hearing will take place 168 miles away over the Welsh border in Cardiff on Tuesday, June 19. The Save Our UCC group say that the proposal to offer an appointment-only system is a material change to the function of the walk-in facility and therefore bosses should have launched a full consultation before they announced the change. Northamptonshire Telegraph
NHS quality checkers’ toolkits
NHS quality checkers’ toolkits Quality checking is where people with a learning disability, autism or both are employed to help us look at the quality of the services they use and tell us how we can make them better – these toolkits are for quality checkers to use within NHS services. NHS England
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