NHS Updates
Summary
Daily news stories
Launch of national bereavement survey
The Office for National Statistics (ONS), on behalf of the Department of Health, has launched the first ever national bereavement survey to measure care at the end of life.
Greater management of hyperglycaemia in patients with acute coronary syndromes needed
Patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) should have their blood glucose levels actively controlled if it is raised on admission to hospital, says NICE
New Nurse Prescribers' Formulary published
The Nurse Prescribers' Formulary for Community Practitioners (NPF) 2011–2013 has just been published to enable nurses to make the best treatment decisions for their patients.
Hospital estates and facilities statistics 2010/11
The Department of Health has published information relating to hospital estates and facilities for 2010-11.
New discretionary payments for people infected with hepatitis C
A new charity has been established by the Department to provide financial assistance for those people who were infected with hepatitis C before September 1991, as a result of NHS treatment by blood transfusions or blood products.
Outcome definitions agreed for drugs recovery pilot bids
Detailed definitions that should be used in measuring outcomes from pilots relating to the drug and alcohol payment by results initiative have been agreed and finalised.
Improved mental health therapies for children
One in ten children aged 5-16 years has a clinically diagnosable mental health problem. At any one time, more than a million children will have a diagnosable mental health disorder and mental illness in childhood and adolescence costs up to £59,000 per child every year.
Legal directions for child measurement programme
The national child measurement programme (NCMP) provides high-quality, reliable data on child overweight and obesity levels and trends. This data is used to improve understanding of overweight and obesity in children and is useful in forming national policy and planning and commissioning of services at local level.
Consultations on continuing professional development guidance and revalidation regulations
The General Medical Council (GMC) has set out proposals for how it will support doctors' professional development, and what will be expected of doctors themselves.
NICE recommends mifamurtide for treating bone cancer in children and young people
NICE has recommended a drug for treating bone cancer in children and young people.
RCN guidance on assisted death
The Royal College of Nursing has issued guidance to support the relationship between patients and nurses, protect the vulnerable and set out the legal position for health care workers.
GPs go into action for carers
A new guide to help GPs and their teams provide improved support to carers is launched today by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and the Princess Royal Trust for Carers.
Retaining your health visitor workforce - briefing
NHS Employers has published a briefing containing suggestions, tools, resources and a checklist to help organisations retain their health visitor workforce.
More auditing and monitoring of clinical outcomes
Speaking to the Royal College of General Practitioners, health secretary Andrew Lansley announced 11 new areas of medicine whose outcomes for patients will be audited, monitored and regularly published in future.
Accessing the flu vaccine strategic reserve in England
The Department of Health currently holds a strategic reserve of 400,000 doses of trivalent influenza vaccine for use during the 2011/12 flu season. This reserve is held in the event of uptake being exceeded and stocks no longer being available through the conventional supply chains.
Study highlights benefits of radiotherapy after breast cancer surgery
Radiotherapy following breast-conserving surgery in breast cancer patients almost halves the risk of the cancer recurring, according to latest research published in the Lancet.
Enhancing recovery rates in IAPT services: lessons from year one data
Report published by the improving access to psychological therapies (IAPT) team for service managers
Public health responsibility deal – keeping tabs
The Department of Health has published the monitoring templates for the public health responsibility deal.
New NHS treatment centres for military heroes
Prime minister David Cameron has announced that the government is investing up to £15 million to support the recommendations to improve prosthetics services for military veterans who have lost a limb due to activities while serving their country.
Record low for mixed sex accommodation
Mixed sex accommodation in the NHS has fallen by over 90 per cent in under a year, according to new data published by the Department of Health.
National end of life care programme newsletter
The National End of Life Care Programme Newsletter issue 38 has been published.
Older carers and involvement in research
This briefing paper describes the views, experiences, motivations and plans of six older carers who decided to stay involved in research following their participation in a one year project at the University of Nottingham funded by Macmillan Cancer Support.
Talk to Frank again
A new campaign to promote and signpost Frank, the national drugs information and advice service, to young people launched on 17 October.
NHS staff survey launched
The Department of Health has commissioned GFK NOP, an independent research agency, to conduct a survey among NHS staff from October to December 2011 to gauge staff awareness of and attitudes to a range of issues including NHS policy.
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Resource pack to help parenthood groups
Social determinants of health: what can doctors do?
Improving support for older people looking after someone with advanced cancer
Draft mental health PbR guidance for 2012/13
Report on NHS blood and transplant service review
NHS constitution changes to enshrine whistle-blowing in law
Launch of ‘shared purpose’ programme
National report on dignity and nutrition review published
King’s Fund reports on NHS performance
‘Back pack’ aims to ease discomfort of MSD
NHS information governance: management of records during periods of change
Helping people to take care of themselves
New guidance on developing bereavement services
Improving outcomes for people with skin tumours including melanoma
Department calls for action on obesity
Winners of Innovation in Outcomes competition announced
CQC calls for action to improve care for older people
Change4Life publishes strategy
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Mental health legislation affects more people
Equality, quality and safety: guidance for inspectors
Human bodies: donation for medicine and research
Summary care record to benefit millions, say patient groups
Guidance on choice of named consultant led team
The public wants more choice of NHS care
Quick guide to identifying patients for supportive and palliative care
£20 million to knock down mental health stigma
A more transparent and safer NHS for patients
Draft information management guidance published
Product pricing project results published
The NHS injury costs recovery scheme – amounts collected
The NHS as a driver for growth
Have your say on quality standards
The HSJ and Capgemini Liberating Ideas Award
NHS cuts: Managers urge government honesty
Health bill must be "withdrawn or substantially amended"
GPs could blow prescribing budgets 'out of the sky' in pensions protest
NHS physio report reveals long wait
Lower paid are 'more pessimistic about early cancer diagnosis'
World Arthritis Day webchat – October 12
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Consultants missing from commissioning group boards
NHS may struggle to meet occupational health targets
Community delays Gloucestershire's NHS community interest company
NHS hospital 'playing games' with cancer waiting times
NHS Confederation casts doubt over personal budgets
Government strategy for surplus land published
'New diabetes pill' still years away
Dr David Bailey headlines at DDA annual conference
Personal health budgets to be rolled out
Better access to drugs for rare disease patients
Diagnostics waiting times up by 5,500
NHS trust loses patient data stick
Foreign GPs will face English language test
Winter flu vaccination programme begins
New non-emergency health phone number to launch
Commission impossible? Shaping places through strategic commissioning
Report highlights concerns over legal implications of health bill
National Institute for Health Research annual report 2010/11 published
Cigarette sales from vending machines banned
Two innovative organisations break new ground with pioneering £200k
2011 adult social care survey from the Information Centre
HIV vaccine passes phase 1 trial
Preparations for winter planning and reporting 2011/12
Andrew Lansley launches the ‘right care’ shared decision making programme
Two new quick reference guides published to help you support patients with asthma and COPD
Involving junior doctors in quality improvement
Address variations in care now for 'forgotten' patients, surgeons tell trusts .
NICE recommends autism teams for under 18s
Guidance and FAQs on food supplements
End of life care strategy third annual report
NICE guideline for better antenatal care for women pregnant with twins or triplets
Government response to report on use of anabolic steroids
Royal College of Physicians reports on better prescribing
New Health Research Authority comes a step closer
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Short-notice care home closures: a guide for local authority commissioners
Following NICE guidelines for diabetes treatment 'could save NHS £625m'
Viroflu vaccine and risk of fever in children under five years
Better emergency care could save 500 lives a year in London
Gluten-free food supply toolkit launched
CQC learning disability review update
The National Horizon Scanning Centre (NHSC) website new features
Distributing ‘quit kits’ in 2012
Integration of care consultation
Update on dismantling the NHS national programme for IT
Getting to grips with integration: making housing count
Seasonal flu immunisation programme 2011/12
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Influencing the new health system in the local area
National End of Life Care Programme newsletter – September edition
NICE recommended risk assessments 'help prevent falls in elderly'
NHS submits evidence on pay review
Using telehealth to support care at home in children's palliative care
UK minister calls for tough international action on obesity, smoking and cancer
Who cares? The implications of a new partnership to fund long-term care
Mental health care and the criminal justice system
Working with young people: IAPT guidance
PCT cluster involvement in the NHS staff survey
For he or she’s a jolly NICE fellow
Bowel cancer awareness campaign to go national
Transforming NHS ambulance services: forty-sixth report of session 2010/12
Key facts and trends in mental health
Consultation on prescribing by podiatrists and physiotherapists
Further funding for memory services
Important clues to chemo resistance found
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Ready reckoner for CCG running costs
Financial incentives and primary care quality
Protocol for the release of confidential abortions data for bona fide research purposes
Always on call, always concerned
Working in partnership for better business and health outcomes
The world alzheimer report 2011: the benefits of early diagnosis and intervention
Standards for assessing, measuring and monitoring vital signs in infants, children and young people
Route map aims to improve end of life care for people in prison
Seasonal flu immunisation programme 2011/12
Pioneering easy read health resources launched for people with learning disabilities
Join a Walk4Life event near you
New 'how to' guides on managing agency workers
Guidelines for design of in-patient prescription charts
Pregnancy food allergy claims unfounded
Ethnic minority patients not satisfied with NHS primary care.
New guardianship cases under the mental health act fall by one fifth in a year
Effectiveness of slimming clubs tested
Draft guidance recommends clinical trial for severe COPD drug
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How many prescriptions are actually dispensed?
Tackling tuberculosis among hard-to-reach groups
Feedback on pharmacies and opticians goes live on NHS Choices
Trust midwife awarded by Mayor of London
Islington dentist part of national pilot aimed at improving care
Specialised burns project bulletin: August 2011
NHS London to drive up quality of adult nurse education and training.
Putting patients and health professionals in the driving seat
Guidance on consent and confidentiality in clinical genetic practice
Scale of mental health problems examined
NICE draft guidance gives green light for new generation cardiac CT scanners
Guidance on Emergency Contraception
NHS Choices now translated in other languages
McDonald’s starts to count the calories
Think child, think parent, think family: interim evaluation report
8,800 nurses injured in three years
Medical directors’ bulletin, July/August 2011
Improving local domestic abuse services
Alcohol dependence and harmful alcohol use quality standard
One trust in six rates hospital environment excellent for patients
Nations divided? Access to cancer treatments in England, Scotland and Wales
NHS staff management and health service quality
NHS Alliance calls for more CCG involvement in authorisation
Getting the most from your GP practice
Review of children's congenital heart services: report of the public consultation
Data consultation to cut NHS red tape
New fund for social enterprise
Health visitor return to practice framework
The health-related harms of drugs
Return on investment for the NHS graduate scheme
Educating health visitors for a transformed service
Cardiac arrest survival rate increases in the capital
NHS 111 London, supporting statement from the BMA
London’s cancer update: Issue 11, 25 August
2011 National NHS staff survey
How NICE guidelines are transforming services for brain cancer patients
NHS Information Centre reports on just over 148,000 written complaints about the health service
Call for policy research applications
Gene therapy treats immune disease
Health secretary calls for apps
Patient feedback via NHS Choices
NHS Direct’s 60 minute appraisal – case study
National End of Life Care Programme – August newsletter
NHS Future Forum to carry out new work on key health issues
Commissioner-based cancer waiting times
NHS Future Forum to carry out new work on key health issues
Environments for care at the end of life
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National search for new ideas to improve the lives of people with dementia
Baseline data to support development of future health systems
NHS diabetes paediatric newsletter – August edition
New films to raise awareness of self directed support for people living with dementia
Dementia engagement and empowerment project.
Service users challenge government over personal budgets
A rapid review of the national child measurement programme
NCPC and Dying Matters report calls for new deal for the dying
Hospital admissions caused by dogs on the rise
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Chief Nursing Officer bulletin – July/August 2011
NHS Financial Year 2010/11
Online survey aims to improve NICE guidance for patients and the public
Children, Families and Maternity e-bulletin – August 2011
Health visitor implementation plan – summary
Child weight management programme and training providers’ framework
Rolling out the NHS 111 service
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National kidney care audit vascular access report 2011
Campaigns to promote earlier diagnosis of cancer
Choice of NHS funded hospital services in England
Drug therapy should come before surgery for people with stable angina says NICE
Actions: a third review of healthcare in the community for young people who offend
Publication of chronic conditions guidelines for line managers and employees
Licences to drive up organ donation
NICE announces new 2012/13 QOF menu
Safeguarding vulnerable adults: GPs’ toolkit |
Involving patients in shared decision-making
School pupils less tolerant of drinking among peers says new report
NHS Health & Well-being Improvement Framework
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Transferring prison substance misuse commissioning - next steps
NHS should offer more balanced advice about dialysis
Consultation mooted on HealthWatch and liberty safeguards
Working for personalised care: a framework for supporting personal assistants working in adult social care
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Exploring the central role of health and wellbeing boards in NHS reforms
Fund to boost innovation and the role of voluntary sector in health
QIPP LTC commissioning pathway launched
Self Care Week 2011
New quality standards for dermatology
Dental commissioning experiencing mixed fortunes BDA survey finds
Reablement: policy, research and practice briefing
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NICE consults on first non-drug asthma treatment
Nurses’ development scheme seeks 25 to go first
National dementia strategy: Equalities action plan
Heart patients 'should keep taking aspirin'
National cancer patients' experience survey programme 2011
Patients to receive greater choice in their end of life care
More choice for NHS patients across the country
Clinical commissioning and integrated care: transcript
Consultation on preventing suicide in England: a cross-government outcomes strategy to save lives
A decisive decade: mapping the future NHS workforce
Study of seven Alzheimer's risk factors
Making quality your business: the right to provide
New tribunal service for doctors gets the go ahead
Nurses will be at the forefront of designing health services
Increased employee contributions for public sector pension schemes
Independent evaluation of the medical revalidation pathfinder pilot
Use of deprivation of liberty safeguards varies by region, NHS Information Centre report shows
Advice on the pneumococcal vaccination programme for people aged 65 years and older
Trends in UK cancer rates examined
The National Hip Fracture Database national report 2011
Dementia report presents the findings of its 18 month work programme.
Ambulance Services England 2010-11
Transfer of responsibility for sexual offences forensics from the police to the NHS
National strategy to transform care for millions with respiratory disease