30 April 2008
CHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLE
Delivering Every Child Matters in Secure Settings. A practical toolkit for improving the health and well being of young people (23rd April 2008)
The National Children's Bureau (NCB) has released a guide to improve the health and wellbeing of young prisoners. The guidance is part of NCB's Healthier Inside project, a five-year programme that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of young people in custody by supporting good practice. The document sets out the 27 health and wellbeing entitlements of children and young people in custody and suggests how work in this area can be made more effective.
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The National Children's Bureau (NCB) has released a guide to improve the health and wellbeing of young prisoners. The guidance is part of NCB's Healthier Inside project, a five-year programme that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of young people in custody by supporting good practice. The document sets out the 27 health and wellbeing entitlements of children and young people in custody and suggests how work in this area can be made more effective.
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DENTAL
Revised guidance: primary care dental contracts advice on managing end of year issues (25th April 2008)
Guidance provided in January 2007 has been updated to reflect comments from the NHS and to clarify expectations for the end of the financial year. The guidance is now generic and does not relate to any one year in particular.
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Guidance provided in January 2007 has been updated to reflect comments from the NHS and to clarify expectations for the end of the financial year. The guidance is now generic and does not relate to any one year in particular.
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DIABETES
The National Service Framework (NSF) for Diabetes. Five Years on…are we half way there? (23rd April 2008)
In 2003, the National Service Framework (NSF) for Diabetes set out a vision for diabetes services in England to be delivered by 2013. Half way through the ten-year plan, the Diabetes UK report reviews the NHS's progress in achieving person-centred, co-ordinated care that aims to ensure fewer people develop diabetes and better care for those who have the condition.
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In 2003, the National Service Framework (NSF) for Diabetes set out a vision for diabetes services in England to be delivered by 2013. Half way through the ten-year plan, the Diabetes UK report reviews the NHS's progress in achieving person-centred, co-ordinated care that aims to ensure fewer people develop diabetes and better care for those who have the condition.
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DRUGS
Drugs and Young People - advice for co-ordinators running Mentoring and Befriending Projects (14th April 2008)
This has been produced by FRANK in partnership with the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation. This useful guide is an introduction to drugs and the issues affecting young people. It contains advice about talking about drugs with young people; drug facts, risks and the law; and what to do if there's a problem.
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This has been produced by FRANK in partnership with the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation. This useful guide is an introduction to drugs and the issues affecting young people. It contains advice about talking about drugs with young people; drug facts, risks and the law; and what to do if there's a problem.
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EDUCATION/SCHOOLS
Green day: A climate change activity kit for schools (22nd April 2008)
Green day is a one-day event for schools about climate change, sustainability and the built environment. It is a fun and flexible way to integrate these themes into lessons and schoolwide activities and aims to make schools more sustainable in the long term. It is promoted by CABE, as part of its education work. This activity kit provides ideas, activities and resources for holding a green day in your school, making it a more sustainable place in which to work, play and learn.
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Green day is a one-day event for schools about climate change, sustainability and the built environment. It is a fun and flexible way to integrate these themes into lessons and schoolwide activities and aims to make schools more sustainable in the long term. It is promoted by CABE, as part of its education work. This activity kit provides ideas, activities and resources for holding a green day in your school, making it a more sustainable place in which to work, play and learn.
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ELDERLY/OLDER PEOPLE
Quality not Inequality - Age Concern’s vision for the future of quality social care (28th April 2008)
This document launches Age Concern’s new campaign, The Big Q. The campaign is calling for older people to be provided with high quality care that meets their individual needs.
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Supporting older people in care homes at night (29th April 2008)
Although night-time care forms a significant part of care home provision, little research has focused on this. Night staff are a vulnerable group, receiving less training, supervision and support than day staff, but with high levels of responsibility. This report examines the perspectives of residents, relatives, staff and care home inspectors. It identifies areas of good and poor practice, and recommends ways to make improvements through a series of interventions.
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This document launches Age Concern’s new campaign, The Big Q. The campaign is calling for older people to be provided with high quality care that meets their individual needs.
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Supporting older people in care homes at night (29th April 2008)
Although night-time care forms a significant part of care home provision, little research has focused on this. Night staff are a vulnerable group, receiving less training, supervision and support than day staff, but with high levels of responsibility. This report examines the perspectives of residents, relatives, staff and care home inspectors. It identifies areas of good and poor practice, and recommends ways to make improvements through a series of interventions.
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END OF LIFE CARE
Improving Choice at End of Life - A descriptive analysis of the impact and costs of The Marie Curie Delivering Choice Programme in Lincolnshire (23rd April 2008)
This paper provides a descriptive analysis of the impact and costs of new services as part of the Marie Curie Delivering Choice Programme, which was launched in 2004. Delivery of care for patients at the end of their lives is becoming an increasing policy concern. Although the majority of people report that they would choose to die in their home, only a minority of patients achieve this wish. The Delivering Choice Programme aims to develop and help provide the best possible service for patients at the end of their lives.
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Improving Environments for Care at End of Life - Lessons from eight UK pilot programmes (23rd April)
In 2006 a pilot programme was launched in partnership with six NHS trusts, supported by their charities, and two Marie Curie Cancer Care hospices to improve Environments for Care at End of Life. The objective was to see whether the King’s Fund run Enhancing the Healing Environment (EHE) could be adapted to these sensitive health care environments. As a result of the pilot programme the Department of Health has funded an extension of the programme in a further 20 health care environments in England. This report shares the lessons learnt from this project.
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This paper provides a descriptive analysis of the impact and costs of new services as part of the Marie Curie Delivering Choice Programme, which was launched in 2004. Delivery of care for patients at the end of their lives is becoming an increasing policy concern. Although the majority of people report that they would choose to die in their home, only a minority of patients achieve this wish. The Delivering Choice Programme aims to develop and help provide the best possible service for patients at the end of their lives.
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Improving Environments for Care at End of Life - Lessons from eight UK pilot programmes (23rd April)
In 2006 a pilot programme was launched in partnership with six NHS trusts, supported by their charities, and two Marie Curie Cancer Care hospices to improve Environments for Care at End of Life. The objective was to see whether the King’s Fund run Enhancing the Healing Environment (EHE) could be adapted to these sensitive health care environments. As a result of the pilot programme the Department of Health has funded an extension of the programme in a further 20 health care environments in England. This report shares the lessons learnt from this project.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Legally eHealth - Putting eHealth in its European Legal Context (April 2008)
This report seeks to examine some keys of the legal questions raised by the adoption of eHealth tools in healthcare. It looks at how EU legislation on data protection, product and services liability, and trade and competition law applies.
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Joint Guidance on Protecting Electronic Patient Information (April 2008)
The British Medical Association (BMA) and NHS Connecting for Health (NHS CFH) have produced joint guidance to advise health care staff on how to protect electronic patient information. The guidance outlines the responsibilities of both NHS Staff and NHS Organisations in protecting patient information.
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This report seeks to examine some keys of the legal questions raised by the adoption of eHealth tools in healthcare. It looks at how EU legislation on data protection, product and services liability, and trade and competition law applies.
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Joint Guidance on Protecting Electronic Patient Information (April 2008)
The British Medical Association (BMA) and NHS Connecting for Health (NHS CFH) have produced joint guidance to advise health care staff on how to protect electronic patient information. The guidance outlines the responsibilities of both NHS Staff and NHS Organisations in protecting patient information.
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MENTAL HEALTH
Mental Health Act 2007 (Commencement No. 5 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2008 - guidance on transfers between places of safety (24th April 2008)
The Mental Health Act 2007 (Commencement No. 5 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2008 - S.I. No. 2008/800 (C.39) - brings section 44 of the Mental Health Act 2007 (the 2007 Act) on places of safety into effect on 30 April 2008. NHS bodies and local social services authorities will need to ensure that their staff are aware of the change and that it is reflected in local policies.
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The Mental Health Act 2007 (Commencement No. 5 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2008 - S.I. No. 2008/800 (C.39) - brings section 44 of the Mental Health Act 2007 (the 2007 Act) on places of safety into effect on 30 April 2008. NHS bodies and local social services authorities will need to ensure that their staff are aware of the change and that it is reflected in local policies.
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NEIGHBOURHOODS
A Tale of Two Cities: Neighbourhood segregation by income in two urban case studies (28th April 2008)
It is now well understood that people living in deprived areas have poorer access to goods and services, frequently experience lower quality goods and services, and often have to pay more for these goods and services than those in better off areas. There is also evidence that living in an area of concentrated deprivation tends to exacerbate residents’ problems, compromising health, educational outcomes and employment. Different national, regional and local processes can lead to income segregation at the neighbourhood level. Policy and economic drivers interact with the processes of income segregation at different spatial scales. This research focuses on the processes at the local level. In particular, it explores the relationship between a neighbourhood’s income profile, and the housing market.
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It is now well understood that people living in deprived areas have poorer access to goods and services, frequently experience lower quality goods and services, and often have to pay more for these goods and services than those in better off areas. There is also evidence that living in an area of concentrated deprivation tends to exacerbate residents’ problems, compromising health, educational outcomes and employment. Different national, regional and local processes can lead to income segregation at the neighbourhood level. Policy and economic drivers interact with the processes of income segregation at different spatial scales. This research focuses on the processes at the local level. In particular, it explores the relationship between a neighbourhood’s income profile, and the housing market.
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NHS
Integrating NHS Care: lessons from the frontline (25th April 2008)
This briefing paper reports on a series of seminars held at the Nuffield Trust in February and March 2008. To explore experience in the NHS in integrating care. The paper identifies the lessons to emerge from the examples presented at the seminars, and the implications for the NHS in the context of the Darzi review. The aim of this briefing is to suggest the practical steps that need to be taken to achieve closer integration of care on the ground.
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This briefing paper reports on a series of seminars held at the Nuffield Trust in February and March 2008. To explore experience in the NHS in integrating care. The paper identifies the lessons to emerge from the examples presented at the seminars, and the implications for the NHS in the context of the Darzi review. The aim of this briefing is to suggest the practical steps that need to be taken to achieve closer integration of care on the ground.
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NICE
Cardiovascular Disease: Consultation on the Draft Scope (23rd April 2008)
NICE was asked by the Department of Health to develop guidance on the prevention of cardiovascular disease at the population level. All registered stakeholders for the above public health programme guidance are invited to comment on the draft scope. Closing date for comments is 22nd May 2008.
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Psoriasis - adalimumab: final appraisal determination (25th April 2008)
This guidance was developed using the single technology appraisal (STA) process. Adalimumab is recommended as a treatment option for adults with plaque psoriasis for whom anti-tumour necrosis factor (TNF) treatment is being considered and when the following criteria are both met: The disease is severe as defined by a total Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) of 10 or more and a Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) of more than 10; and The psoriasis has not responded to standard systemic therapies including ciclosporin, methotrexate and PUVA (psoralen and long-wave ultraviolet radiation); or the person is intolerant of, or has a contraindication to, these treatments.
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Implantation of miniature lens system for advanced age-related macular degeneration (interventional procedures consultation) (24th April 2008)
Age-related macular degeneration is an eye disorder affecting central vision that usually occurs in later life. The procedure involves removing the natural lens of the eye through a small incision at the front of the eye and implanting a combination of artificial lenses with the aim of helping to improve central vision. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence is examining implantation of miniature lens systems for advanced age-related macular degeneration and will publish guidance on its safety and efficacy to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Institute's Interventional Procedures Advisory Committee has considered the available evidence and the views of Specialist Advisers, who are consultants with knowledge of the procedure. The Advisory Committee has made provisional recommendations about implantation of miniature lens systems for advanced age-related macular degeneration. Closing date for comments is 23rd May 2008.
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NICE was asked by the Department of Health to develop guidance on the prevention of cardiovascular disease at the population level. All registered stakeholders for the above public health programme guidance are invited to comment on the draft scope. Closing date for comments is 22nd May 2008.
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Psoriasis - adalimumab: final appraisal determination (25th April 2008)
This guidance was developed using the single technology appraisal (STA) process. Adalimumab is recommended as a treatment option for adults with plaque psoriasis for whom anti-tumour necrosis factor (TNF) treatment is being considered and when the following criteria are both met: The disease is severe as defined by a total Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) of 10 or more and a Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) of more than 10; and The psoriasis has not responded to standard systemic therapies including ciclosporin, methotrexate and PUVA (psoralen and long-wave ultraviolet radiation); or the person is intolerant of, or has a contraindication to, these treatments.
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Implantation of miniature lens system for advanced age-related macular degeneration (interventional procedures consultation) (24th April 2008)
Age-related macular degeneration is an eye disorder affecting central vision that usually occurs in later life. The procedure involves removing the natural lens of the eye through a small incision at the front of the eye and implanting a combination of artificial lenses with the aim of helping to improve central vision. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence is examining implantation of miniature lens systems for advanced age-related macular degeneration and will publish guidance on its safety and efficacy to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Institute's Interventional Procedures Advisory Committee has considered the available evidence and the views of Specialist Advisers, who are consultants with knowledge of the procedure. The Advisory Committee has made provisional recommendations about implantation of miniature lens systems for advanced age-related macular degeneration. Closing date for comments is 23rd May 2008.
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Rheumatoid arthritis - adalimumab, etanercept and infliximab (sequential use): (appraisal consultation document) (29th April 2008)
The Department of Health and the Welsh Assembly Government have asked the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE or the Institute) to conduct a multiple technology appraisal of adalimumab, etanercept and infliximab for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis after the failure of a TNF-alpha inhibitor and provide guidance on their use to the NHS in England and Wales. The Appraisal Committee has had its first meeting to consider both the evidence submitted and the views put forward by non-manufacturer consultees and commentators, and by the clinical specialist and patient expert representatives nominated for this appraisal by non-manufacturer consultees and commentators. The Committee has developed preliminary recommendations on the use of adalimumab, etanercept and infliximab for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis after the failure of a TNF-alpha inhibitor. Closing date for comments is 20th May 2008.
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NURSING
Let’s talk about restraint: Rights, risks and responsibility (15th April 2008)
This new publication is aimed at nurses working with adults, with examples and case studies particularly geared towards the care of older people. It sets out what restraint is, the ethical and legal frameworks surrounding restraint, and the support and guidance nursing staff should expect their employers to provide. Distinctions are made, where appropriate, between the roles and responsibilities of registered nurses, nursing students and health care assistants. Nurses will find this publication of particular use in establishing the provision of patient-centred care that minimises the need for restraint. It will also help nurses' understanding of what to do if they suspect inappropriate or abusive use of restraint and to reduce the risks if restraint is used.
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Lost in transition. Moving young people between child and adult health services (16th April 2008)
Children and young people experience many significant transition points between health care services, as well as those between schools, university and other educational settings. All these transitional phases can have an impact on adherence to therapeutic regimes and retention by supportive health care services. This publication is aimed at health professionals who work with children and young people and includes information on the principles of good practice in arranging transitions, keyworkers' roles in transition, young people's involvement and processes and protocols. There are also case studies throughout the publication, along with a list of RCN recommendations to make the transition for children and young people to adult services smoother.
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This new publication is aimed at nurses working with adults, with examples and case studies particularly geared towards the care of older people. It sets out what restraint is, the ethical and legal frameworks surrounding restraint, and the support and guidance nursing staff should expect their employers to provide. Distinctions are made, where appropriate, between the roles and responsibilities of registered nurses, nursing students and health care assistants. Nurses will find this publication of particular use in establishing the provision of patient-centred care that minimises the need for restraint. It will also help nurses' understanding of what to do if they suspect inappropriate or abusive use of restraint and to reduce the risks if restraint is used.
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Lost in transition. Moving young people between child and adult health services (16th April 2008)
Children and young people experience many significant transition points between health care services, as well as those between schools, university and other educational settings. All these transitional phases can have an impact on adherence to therapeutic regimes and retention by supportive health care services. This publication is aimed at health professionals who work with children and young people and includes information on the principles of good practice in arranging transitions, keyworkers' roles in transition, young people's involvement and processes and protocols. There are also case studies throughout the publication, along with a list of RCN recommendations to make the transition for children and young people to adult services smoother.
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PARLIAMENTARY PUBLICATIONS
Children, Schools and Families Committee - The Department for Children, Schools and Families and the Children’s Plan - Second Report of Session 2007-08 (24th April 2008)
Joint Committee on Human Rights - Legislative Scrutiny: 1) Employment Bill 2) Housing and Regeneration Bill 3) Other Bills - Seventeenth Report of Session 2007-08 (28th April 2008)
Committee of Public Accounts - The Pensions Regulator: Progress in establishing its new regulatory arrangements - Fifteenth Report of Session 2007-08 (24th April 2008)
Committee of Public Accounts - Government on the Internet: Progress in delivering information and services online - Sixteenth Report of Session 2007-08 (29th April 2008)
Joint Committee on Human Rights - Legislative Scrutiny: 1) Employment Bill 2) Housing and Regeneration Bill 3) Other Bills - Seventeenth Report of Session 2007-08 (28th April 2008)
Committee of Public Accounts - The Pensions Regulator: Progress in establishing its new regulatory arrangements - Fifteenth Report of Session 2007-08 (24th April 2008)
Committee of Public Accounts - Government on the Internet: Progress in delivering information and services online - Sixteenth Report of Session 2007-08 (29th April 2008)
PUBLIC HEALTH
Night Noise Guidelines (NNGL) for Europe - Final Implementation Report (29th April 2008)
Policies and legislations aiming at night noise control are often based on sleep disturbance in European countries. However, the impacts of noise-induced sleep disturbance on health, either short-term or long-term, have not been investigated comprehensively to support policy-makers. From June 2003 until December 2006, WHO Regional Office for Europe European Centre for Environment and Health (Bonn office) implemented the Night Noise Guideline (NNGL) project co-sponsored by the European Commission. The goal of the NNGL project was to provide expertise and scientific advice to the European Commission and its Member States in developing future legislations in the area of night noise exposure control and surveillance.
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Evidence Briefing for Public Health Action (23rd April 2008)
This table identifies research evidence and guidance in support of the statements derived from Staying Healthy.
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Policies and legislations aiming at night noise control are often based on sleep disturbance in European countries. However, the impacts of noise-induced sleep disturbance on health, either short-term or long-term, have not been investigated comprehensively to support policy-makers. From June 2003 until December 2006, WHO Regional Office for Europe European Centre for Environment and Health (Bonn office) implemented the Night Noise Guideline (NNGL) project co-sponsored by the European Commission. The goal of the NNGL project was to provide expertise and scientific advice to the European Commission and its Member States in developing future legislations in the area of night noise exposure control and surveillance.
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Evidence Briefing for Public Health Action (23rd April 2008)
This table identifies research evidence and guidance in support of the statements derived from Staying Healthy.
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Guidance for R&D annual reports 2008 (23rd April 2008)
An annual report is required from all recipients of Transitional R&D Funding. This guidance will help organisations in receipt of Transitional R&D funding to write their annual report and improve the data returned. Completed reports should be submitted by noon Tuesday 1st July 2008.
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An annual report is required from all recipients of Transitional R&D Funding. This guidance will help organisations in receipt of Transitional R&D funding to write their annual report and improve the data returned. Completed reports should be submitted by noon Tuesday 1st July 2008.
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SOCIAL CARE
Funding Tomorrow Today: Social Care for older people and vulnerable adults (23rd April 2008)
Social care funding must be fairer if provision of social care is to survive. This paper argues that the long term solution to society’s biggest problem – how to fund social care for older people – could be a minimum package of entitlement paid for through a new insurance system. A new system of a sensible level of care backed up by top-ups through social insurance and government support for the poorest would reward those who save, favour prevention over high cost ‘last resorts’ such as care homes and hand control of how money is spent to the users rather than the funders of care.
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Social care funding must be fairer if provision of social care is to survive. This paper argues that the long term solution to society’s biggest problem – how to fund social care for older people – could be a minimum package of entitlement paid for through a new insurance system. A new system of a sensible level of care backed up by top-ups through social insurance and government support for the poorest would reward those who save, favour prevention over high cost ‘last resorts’ such as care homes and hand control of how money is spent to the users rather than the funders of care.
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STATISTICS
Crime in England and Wales: Quarterly Update to December 2007 (28th April 2008)
Quarterly Reporting Results for Clostridium difficile Infections and MRSA Bacteraemia - April 2008 (24th April 2008)
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Click here for MRSA bacteraemia 6 monthly Apr 2001-Dec 2007
Click here for MRSA bacteraemia annual Apr 2001-Dec 2007
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Malaria (28th April 2008)
Click here for Imported malaria cases and deaths, UK 1897-2007
Click here for Imported malaria cases by reason for travel, UK 2003-2007
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Outcome indicators for children looked after: twelve months to 30 September 2007, England (24th April 2008)
Prescription Cost Analysis 2007 (29th April 20080
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Monthly Digest of Statistics - April (25th April 2008)
Key Population and Vital Statistics 2006 (24th April 2008)
Quarterly Reporting Results for Clostridium difficile Infections and MRSA Bacteraemia - April 2008 (24th April 2008)
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Malaria (28th April 2008)
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Outcome indicators for children looked after: twelve months to 30 September 2007, England (24th April 2008)
Prescription Cost Analysis 2007 (29th April 20080
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Monthly Digest of Statistics - April (25th April 2008)
Key Population and Vital Statistics 2006 (24th April 2008)
23 April 2008
ACTS/BILLS
Health and Social Bill - the Government’s response to the report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights (16th April)
The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) has published three reports on its legislative scrutiny of the Health and Social Care Bill. The Government sent a response to the first two of these reports to the Chair of the Committee on 16 April 2008.
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The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) has published three reports on its legislative scrutiny of the Health and Social Care Bill. The Government sent a response to the first two of these reports to the Chair of the Committee on 16 April 2008.
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BULLETINS/NEWSLETTERS
Medical Director’s Bulletin, Issue 80, April 2008 (17th April 2008)
Health Protection Report Vol. 2 No. 16 (18th April 2008)
Health Protection Matters - Spring 2008 (15th April 2008)
Telecare eNewsletter - April 2008 (21st April 2008)
ChaMPs News - Spring 2008 (16th April 2008)
Health Protection Report Vol. 2 No. 16 (18th April 2008)
Health Protection Matters - Spring 2008 (15th April 2008)
Telecare eNewsletter - April 2008 (21st April 2008)
ChaMPs News - Spring 2008 (16th April 2008)
GENETICS
Our inheritance, our future. Realising the potential of genetics in the NHS Progress Review (16th April 2008)
The 2003 'Genetics' White Paper detailed how the Government plans to bring the advances of genetics to the patient bedside and set out a plan of investment of over £50m spread across some 30 commitments. This document details progress since 2003.
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The 2003 'Genetics' White Paper detailed how the Government plans to bring the advances of genetics to the patient bedside and set out a plan of investment of over £50m spread across some 30 commitments. This document details progress since 2003.
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HEALTH PROMOTION
Using Information to Promote Healthy Behaviours (16th April 2008)
This is the third paper in a series, Kicking Bad Habits, on how people can be encouraged to adopt healthier behaviour. Information-based health campaigns are a major part of the government’s health promotion strategy. A £75 million marketing programme has recently been announced to encourage healthy behaviour in children. This paper looks at the theory and selected evidence of interventions in practice, and what this can tell us about the role of information in behaviour change programmes.
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This is the third paper in a series, Kicking Bad Habits, on how people can be encouraged to adopt healthier behaviour. Information-based health campaigns are a major part of the government’s health promotion strategy. A £75 million marketing programme has recently been announced to encourage healthy behaviour in children. This paper looks at the theory and selected evidence of interventions in practice, and what this can tell us about the role of information in behaviour change programmes.
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NICE
Delirium: scope consultation (16th April 2008)
NICE have been asked to develop a clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis, prevention and management of delirium for use in the NHS in England and Wales. The draft scope defines what aspects of care the guideline will cover and to whom it will apply. Registered stakeholders for this guideline are invited to submit comments on the scope and may suggest clinical questions that could be answered in the guideline. Closing date for comments is 14th May 2008.
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Critical illness rehabilitation: scope consultation (17th April 2008)
NICE have been asked to develop a clinical practice guideline on Critical illness rehabilitation for use in the NHS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The draft scope defines what aspects of care the guideline will cover and to whom it will apply. Registered stakeholders for the Critical illness rehabilitation guideline are invited to submit comments on the scope and may suggest clinical questions that could be answered in the guideline. Closing date for comments is 15th May 2008.
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Surgical site infection: consultation (22nd April 2008)
A clinical practice guideline on surgical site infection is being developed for use in the NHS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Registered stakeholders for this guideline are invited to comment on the provisional recommendations via this website. Although individuals and organisations not registered as stakeholders are able to comment, we recommend that you contact the registered stakeholder organisation that most closely represents your interests and pass your comments to them. We work closely with stakeholder organisations and take their views very seriously. Closing date for comments is 16th June 2008.
Consultation documents:
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Proactive case finding and retention and improving access to services: consultation on the draft guidance (23rd April 2008)
Consultation on the draft guidance for the NHS and other sectors on what works in identifying and supporting people most at risk of dying prematurely from CVD and other smoking related diseases. Closing date for comments is 22nd May 2008.
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Commissioning Guides (April 2008)
NICE have updated and published a number of commissioning guides which are available to download on their site.
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Rheumatoid arthritis (refractory) - abatacept. Technology appraisal TA141 (23rd April 2008)
Abatacept is not recommended for people with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis who have already tried drugs known as disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (including a 'TNF inhibitor' drug), which didn't work or weren't suitable. Healthcare professionals should not stop prescribing abatacept for people who were already taking it when the guidance was issued. These patients should be able to carry on taking abatacept until they and their specialist decide that it is the right time to stop treatment.
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Perioperative hypothermia (inadvertent). Clinical Guideline CG65 (23rd April 2008)
This guidance covers the care and treatment of people who are having an operation in hospital, in the NHS in England and Wales, to reduce their risk of getting cold before, during or after their operation.
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Intraoperative red blood cell salvage during radical prostatectomy or radical cystectomy. Intervention Procedure Guidance IPG258 (23rd April 2008)
Intraoperative blood cell salvage involves the collection of the solid components of the blood lost during an operation which is then transfused back to the same patient.
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Interstitial photodynamic therapy for malignant parotid tumours. Intervention Procedure Guidance IPG259 (23rd April 2008)
The parotid glands are located in front of the ears and help to produce saliva. A tumour in a parotid gland usually causes a painless swelling on the side of the face where the affected gland is. Only a small number of these tumours are cancerous. In photodynamic therapy (usually abbreviated to PDT), a drug called a 'photosensitising agent' is injected into a vein. A few days later, needles are inserted into the tumour and a special light is shone through them. The light causes the photosensitising agent to destroy the tumour cells.
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Colitis (ulcerative) - infliximab. Technology Appraisal TA140 (23rd April 2008)
Infliximab is not recommended for people with subacute, moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. Subacute ulcerative colitis is defined as ulcerative colitis that would normally be managed without needing to stay in hospital overnight or having urgent surgery.
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Allogeneic pancreatic islet cell transplantation for type 1 diabetes mellitus. Intervention Procedure Guidance IPG257 (23rd April 2008)
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a condition that occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin (a substance that helps control sugar balance in the body). It is usually treatable with insulin injections, but people with type 1 diabetes mellitus have an increased risk of other health problems, such heart disease. Allogeneic pancreatic islet cell transplantation involves the removal of cells called islet cells, which are responsible for the production of insulin, from human donors. These cells are inserted into the patient's liver to restart insulin production within the body. However, patients who have this procedure will need to take medications to help their bodies' immune system to accept the cells.
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NICE have been asked to develop a clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis, prevention and management of delirium for use in the NHS in England and Wales. The draft scope defines what aspects of care the guideline will cover and to whom it will apply. Registered stakeholders for this guideline are invited to submit comments on the scope and may suggest clinical questions that could be answered in the guideline. Closing date for comments is 14th May 2008.
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Critical illness rehabilitation: scope consultation (17th April 2008)
NICE have been asked to develop a clinical practice guideline on Critical illness rehabilitation for use in the NHS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The draft scope defines what aspects of care the guideline will cover and to whom it will apply. Registered stakeholders for the Critical illness rehabilitation guideline are invited to submit comments on the scope and may suggest clinical questions that could be answered in the guideline. Closing date for comments is 15th May 2008.
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Surgical site infection: consultation (22nd April 2008)
A clinical practice guideline on surgical site infection is being developed for use in the NHS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Registered stakeholders for this guideline are invited to comment on the provisional recommendations via this website. Although individuals and organisations not registered as stakeholders are able to comment, we recommend that you contact the registered stakeholder organisation that most closely represents your interests and pass your comments to them. We work closely with stakeholder organisations and take their views very seriously. Closing date for comments is 16th June 2008.
Consultation documents:
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Proactive case finding and retention and improving access to services: consultation on the draft guidance (23rd April 2008)
Consultation on the draft guidance for the NHS and other sectors on what works in identifying and supporting people most at risk of dying prematurely from CVD and other smoking related diseases. Closing date for comments is 22nd May 2008.
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Click here for Comments Form
Commissioning Guides (April 2008)
NICE have updated and published a number of commissioning guides which are available to download on their site.
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Rheumatoid arthritis (refractory) - abatacept. Technology appraisal TA141 (23rd April 2008)
Abatacept is not recommended for people with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis who have already tried drugs known as disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (including a 'TNF inhibitor' drug), which didn't work or weren't suitable. Healthcare professionals should not stop prescribing abatacept for people who were already taking it when the guidance was issued. These patients should be able to carry on taking abatacept until they and their specialist decide that it is the right time to stop treatment.
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Perioperative hypothermia (inadvertent). Clinical Guideline CG65 (23rd April 2008)
This guidance covers the care and treatment of people who are having an operation in hospital, in the NHS in England and Wales, to reduce their risk of getting cold before, during or after their operation.
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Intraoperative red blood cell salvage during radical prostatectomy or radical cystectomy. Intervention Procedure Guidance IPG258 (23rd April 2008)
Intraoperative blood cell salvage involves the collection of the solid components of the blood lost during an operation which is then transfused back to the same patient.
Click here for Guidance
Click here for Understanding NICE Guidance
Click here for Consultation Comments
Interstitial photodynamic therapy for malignant parotid tumours. Intervention Procedure Guidance IPG259 (23rd April 2008)
The parotid glands are located in front of the ears and help to produce saliva. A tumour in a parotid gland usually causes a painless swelling on the side of the face where the affected gland is. Only a small number of these tumours are cancerous. In photodynamic therapy (usually abbreviated to PDT), a drug called a 'photosensitising agent' is injected into a vein. A few days later, needles are inserted into the tumour and a special light is shone through them. The light causes the photosensitising agent to destroy the tumour cells.
Click here for Guidance
Click here for Understanding NICE Guidance
Click here for Audit Support
Click here for Consultation Comments
Colitis (ulcerative) - infliximab. Technology Appraisal TA140 (23rd April 2008)
Infliximab is not recommended for people with subacute, moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. Subacute ulcerative colitis is defined as ulcerative colitis that would normally be managed without needing to stay in hospital overnight or having urgent surgery.
Click here for NICE Guidance
Click here for Quick Reference Guide
Click here for Understanding NICE Guidance
Click here for udit Support
Click here for Costing Statement
Allogeneic pancreatic islet cell transplantation for type 1 diabetes mellitus. Intervention Procedure Guidance IPG257 (23rd April 2008)
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a condition that occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin (a substance that helps control sugar balance in the body). It is usually treatable with insulin injections, but people with type 1 diabetes mellitus have an increased risk of other health problems, such heart disease. Allogeneic pancreatic islet cell transplantation involves the removal of cells called islet cells, which are responsible for the production of insulin, from human donors. These cells are inserted into the patient's liver to restart insulin production within the body. However, patients who have this procedure will need to take medications to help their bodies' immune system to accept the cells.
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NURSING
Bowel care: including digital rectal examination and manual removal of faeces (14th April 2008)
This Royal College of Nursing publication will help nurses to understand the functions of the bowel and the need for appropriate assessment, and provides guidance on how nurses can positively help patients with bowel disorders. It aims to provide a comprehensive review of adult bowel care and maps out the wide range of skills required for specific aspects of bowel care, while helping to facilitate best practice.
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Catheter Care: RCN Guidance for nurses (15th April 2008)
Continence is one of the fundamentals of basic nursing care and ensuring continence can significantly increase quality of life and patient dignity. Through this publication, the RCN aims to encourage widespread adoption of the new National Occupational Standards across all NHS and independent health care sectors, by enabling a full understanding of the standards and providing quality care for patients.
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How to make your case for education and training toolkit (April 2008)
This new toolkit is launched by leading education charity Education for Health. It contains evidence based, disease specific business proposals for nurses to use to establish their current levels of knowledge, understanding and experience, and plan development of their competencies within the framework of the health needs of their practice population in a way which is meaningful to the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QoF), the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) and National Workforce Competencies.
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This Royal College of Nursing publication will help nurses to understand the functions of the bowel and the need for appropriate assessment, and provides guidance on how nurses can positively help patients with bowel disorders. It aims to provide a comprehensive review of adult bowel care and maps out the wide range of skills required for specific aspects of bowel care, while helping to facilitate best practice.
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Catheter Care: RCN Guidance for nurses (15th April 2008)
Continence is one of the fundamentals of basic nursing care and ensuring continence can significantly increase quality of life and patient dignity. Through this publication, the RCN aims to encourage widespread adoption of the new National Occupational Standards across all NHS and independent health care sectors, by enabling a full understanding of the standards and providing quality care for patients.
Click here for the Guidance
How to make your case for education and training toolkit (April 2008)
This new toolkit is launched by leading education charity Education for Health. It contains evidence based, disease specific business proposals for nurses to use to establish their current levels of knowledge, understanding and experience, and plan development of their competencies within the framework of the health needs of their practice population in a way which is meaningful to the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QoF), the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) and National Workforce Competencies.
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PANDEMIC INFLUENZA
Pandemic Influenza: Guidance for infection control in critical care (15th April 2008)
This guidance has been developed as an adjunct to the document ‘Pandemic influenza: Guidance for infection control in hospitals and primary care settings’. It provides information to assist critical care units to plan and conduct their pandemic response
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This guidance has been developed as an adjunct to the document ‘Pandemic influenza: Guidance for infection control in hospitals and primary care settings’. It provides information to assist critical care units to plan and conduct their pandemic response
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PARLIAMENTARY PUBLICATIONS
Work and Pensions Committee - The role of the Health and Safety Commission and the Health and Safety Executive in regulating workplace health and safety (21st April 2008)
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POLYCLINICS
Ideas from Darzi: polyclinics (17th April 2008)
This report (from the NHS Confederation) examining polyclinics, the key design rules for them and three possible models, as well as key lessons learned, and the misconceptions and concerns associated with them.
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This report (from the NHS Confederation) examining polyclinics, the key design rules for them and three possible models, as well as key lessons learned, and the misconceptions and concerns associated with them.
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PRIMARY CARE TRUSTS
Extended GP practice opening hours: Interim Guidance (21st April 2008)
In line with The Operating Framework for the NHS 2008/09, this guidance is intended to help PCTs implement arrangements for GP practices to extend their opening hours, and arrangements for monitoring progress.
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In line with The Operating Framework for the NHS 2008/09, this guidance is intended to help PCTs implement arrangements for GP practices to extend their opening hours, and arrangements for monitoring progress.
Click here for Covering letter
Click here for Interim Guidance
PUBLIC HEALTH
Technical Briefing 3: Commonly Used Public Health Statistics and their confidence intervals (published March 2008 new to website April 2008)
The third in the series of Association of Public Health Observatories (APHO) Technical Briefings describes the calculation of common types of statistics used within public health intelligence, specifically: rates, proportions, means and age-standardised rates and ratios. We also describe the use of confidence intervals i.e. what they are and when they are used, and present the APHO preferred methods for calculating the intervals for the type of statistics described. A spreadsheet tool is provided to act as a tutorial and give examples of calculating the statistics in Excel.
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Policy, regulation and understanding risk - health and the physical environment (15th April 2008)
These are the presentations from the ChaMPs event held on 15th April 2008 at the Stobart Stadium, Widnes.
Click here for Perceived clusters of ill health - Dr Richard Jarvis
Click here for Asbestos releases from Fires Exercise - George Kowalczyk
Click here for Future environmental permitting regime what are the health concerns from this process? - Helen Casstles
Click here for Lessons from contaminated land situations? - Dr Richard Jarvis
Click here for Strategic Environmental Assessment and Health: The view of a Statutory Consultee - David Forster
The third in the series of Association of Public Health Observatories (APHO) Technical Briefings describes the calculation of common types of statistics used within public health intelligence, specifically: rates, proportions, means and age-standardised rates and ratios. We also describe the use of confidence intervals i.e. what they are and when they are used, and present the APHO preferred methods for calculating the intervals for the type of statistics described. A spreadsheet tool is provided to act as a tutorial and give examples of calculating the statistics in Excel.
Click here for the Briefing
Policy, regulation and understanding risk - health and the physical environment (15th April 2008)
These are the presentations from the ChaMPs event held on 15th April 2008 at the Stobart Stadium, Widnes.
Click here for Perceived clusters of ill health - Dr Richard Jarvis
Click here for Asbestos releases from Fires Exercise - George Kowalczyk
Click here for Future environmental permitting regime what are the health concerns from this process? - Helen Casstles
Click here for Lessons from contaminated land situations? - Dr Richard Jarvis
Click here for Strategic Environmental Assessment and Health: The view of a Statutory Consultee - David Forster
SOCIAL CAPITAL
Social Capital in the North East: How do we measure up? (22nd April 2008)
Measurement of social capital in the United Kingdom is still in its infancy. This report is an impressive first attempt to break down national statistics to a regional level. It tests some commonly held hypotheses about the friendliness of people in the North East and the strength of their communities, and makes some interesting comparisons between the North East and the South.
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Measurement of social capital in the United Kingdom is still in its infancy. This report is an impressive first attempt to break down national statistics to a regional level. It tests some commonly held hypotheses about the friendliness of people in the North East and the strength of their communities, and makes some interesting comparisons between the North East and the South.
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STATISTICS
Diagnostics waiting times and activity data: month ending 29th February 2008 (16th April 2008)
Patient experience PSA scores update to include results from 2006 patient surveys (22nd April 2008)
Hospital Outpatient Activity 2006-07 (16th April 2008)
Labour Market Statistics April 2008 (16th April 2008)
Statistics on NHS Stop Smoking Services in England April 2007-December 2007 (Q3 Quarterly Report) (16th April 2008)
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Patient experience PSA scores update to include results from 2006 patient surveys (22nd April 2008)
Hospital Outpatient Activity 2006-07 (16th April 2008)
Labour Market Statistics April 2008 (16th April 2008)
Statistics on NHS Stop Smoking Services in England April 2007-December 2007 (Q3 Quarterly Report) (16th April 2008)
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Click here for the Tables
Click here for Quick access for SHA & PCT
16 April 2008
ALCOHOL
Keeping it in the Family – Growing up with parents who misuse alcohol (11th April 2008)
Alcohol Concern and The Princess Royal Trust for Carers have published a new report highlighting the negative effect that parents' chronic drinking can have on their children's well being. The report estimates that approximately one million children live with a parent who is dependent on drink.
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Alcohol Concern and The Princess Royal Trust for Carers have published a new report highlighting the negative effect that parents' chronic drinking can have on their children's well being. The report estimates that approximately one million children live with a parent who is dependent on drink.
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BULLETINS/NEWSLETTERS
CNO Bulletin, Issue 67, April 2008 (8th April 2008)
Children, Families and Maternity e-bulletin April 2008 (9th April 2008)
FSA News 76 – April 2008 (14th April 2008)
Health Protection Report Vol. 2 No. 15 (11th April 2008)
Better Commissioning LIN - What’s new this month? (10th April 2008)
Social Care Bulletin, Issue 6, April 2008 (15th April 2008)
Children, Families and Maternity e-bulletin April 2008 (9th April 2008)
FSA News 76 – April 2008 (14th April 2008)
Health Protection Report Vol. 2 No. 15 (11th April 2008)
Better Commissioning LIN - What’s new this month? (10th April 2008)
Social Care Bulletin, Issue 6, April 2008 (15th April 2008)
CANCER
Breast and Cervical Screening: The first 20 years (April 2008)
This document looks back and celebrates the success of the Breast and Cervical Screening Programme. It also includes some case studies as well as data.
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This document looks back and celebrates the success of the Breast and Cervical Screening Programme. It also includes some case studies as well as data.
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COMMISSIONING
Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Commissioning Toolkit (10th April 2008)
The Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme has one principal aim - to help PCTs implement NICE Guidelines for people suffering from depression and anxiety disorders. The Government is committed to improving access to psychological therapies and announced additional funding to increase services over the next three years. This Commissioning Toolkit is designed to help PCTs improve or establish stepped care psychological therapies following NICE guidelines. The toolkit is structured around the commissioning cycle and is specifically linked to the World Class Commissioning competencies. It brings together a wide range of existing tools and guides and includes positive practice examples throughout.
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The Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme has one principal aim - to help PCTs implement NICE Guidelines for people suffering from depression and anxiety disorders. The Government is committed to improving access to psychological therapies and announced additional funding to increase services over the next three years. This Commissioning Toolkit is designed to help PCTs improve or establish stepped care psychological therapies following NICE guidelines. The toolkit is structured around the commissioning cycle and is specifically linked to the World Class Commissioning competencies. It brings together a wide range of existing tools and guides and includes positive practice examples throughout.
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CONSULTATION RESPONSES
A Department of Health response to the consultation paper A code of practice for the use of powers to counter NHS fraud and security incidents (9th April 2008)
Response to a consultation which sought comments on a draft Code of Practice setting out the requirements that NHS CFSMS counter fraud or security management specialists should follow when obtaining, handling, using and disclosing information obtained through the use of powers contained in the NHS Act 2006 and NHS (Wales) Act 2006.
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Response to a consultation which sought comments on a draft Code of Practice setting out the requirements that NHS CFSMS counter fraud or security management specialists should follow when obtaining, handling, using and disclosing information obtained through the use of powers contained in the NHS Act 2006 and NHS (Wales) Act 2006.
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FINANCE
Project Initiation Document – Mental Health Payment by Results Development Project (9th April 2008)
This document aims to define the Mental Health PbR Development Project, to form the basis for its ongoing management and the assessment of its overall success. It provides a statement of how and when the project's objectives are to be achieved.
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Click here for Annex C – Product Descriptions
This document aims to define the Mental Health PbR Development Project, to form the basis for its ongoing management and the assessment of its overall success. It provides a statement of how and when the project's objectives are to be achieved.
Click here for Annex A – Risk Register
Click here for Annex B – Project Timescales
Click here for Annex C – Product Descriptions
GUIDANCE/GUIDELINES
The national education and competence framework for advanced critical care practitioners (8th April 2008)
This document has been compiled in conjunction with representatives from The British Association of Critical Care Nurses, The Intensive Care Society, The Intercollegiate Board for Training in Intensive Care Medicine and The Royal College of Nursing Critical Care Forum. The document describes: the role of an advanced critical care practitioner; how the role should function within the critical care team; the benefits of introducing the role in clinical practice; a national framework of education and competence for the role within recognised standards of practice.
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This document has been compiled in conjunction with representatives from The British Association of Critical Care Nurses, The Intensive Care Society, The Intercollegiate Board for Training in Intensive Care Medicine and The Royal College of Nursing Critical Care Forum. The document describes: the role of an advanced critical care practitioner; how the role should function within the critical care team; the benefits of introducing the role in clinical practice; a national framework of education and competence for the role within recognised standards of practice.
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HOUSING
English House Condition Survey 2006: Private Landlords Survey (9th April 2008)
This report summaries the composition, experience and views of private landlords regarding letting and maintenance of their property, from the EHCS 2006: Private Landlords Survey. It is a summary update of the more detailed EHCS 2003 Private Landlord Survey Report and is intended to provide general evidence for assessing trends in the sector and the context of regulations arising from the 2004 Housing Act.
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Residents’ views of new forms of high density affordable living (11th April 2008)
New forms of high-density, affordable housing are often advocated as a response to current policy concerns related to housing shortages, containing suburban sprawl, and the desire to promote an ‘urban renaissance’ in some cities. This study explored residents’ views about living in new affordable higher density housing and how far residents’ expectations of living in high-density developments were met.
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This report summaries the composition, experience and views of private landlords regarding letting and maintenance of their property, from the EHCS 2006: Private Landlords Survey. It is a summary update of the more detailed EHCS 2003 Private Landlord Survey Report and is intended to provide general evidence for assessing trends in the sector and the context of regulations arising from the 2004 Housing Act.
Click here for the Report
Residents’ views of new forms of high density affordable living (11th April 2008)
New forms of high-density, affordable housing are often advocated as a response to current policy concerns related to housing shortages, containing suburban sprawl, and the desire to promote an ‘urban renaissance’ in some cities. This study explored residents’ views about living in new affordable higher density housing and how far residents’ expectations of living in high-density developments were met.
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Click here for the Findings
LOCAL AUTHORITY/GOVERNMENT
Knowledge Management Tools and Techniques (April 2008)
Local government has within it the knowledge and experience it needs to improve. Discover 10 techniques to help your council find, use, create, manage and share knowledge.
Click here for the Resources
Local government has within it the knowledge and experience it needs to improve. Discover 10 techniques to help your council find, use, create, manage and share knowledge.
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MATERNITY/MIDWIFERY
The Dad Deficit: The Missing Piece of the Maternity Jigsaw (14th April 2008)
This report, from the Fatherhood Institute, is based on research involving maternity professionals and mothers and fathers over the whole period before, during and after a birth. The report presents evidence of the benefits of fathers’ active involvement from birth.
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This report, from the Fatherhood Institute, is based on research involving maternity professionals and mothers and fathers over the whole period before, during and after a birth. The report presents evidence of the benefits of fathers’ active involvement from birth.
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MENTAL HEALTH
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Implementation Tool (15th April 2008)
The Department of Health has developed an implementation tool that local Mental Capacity Act implementation networks may wish to use when estimating the number of assessments and staff that are likely to be required in 2009 / 10.
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Click here for the Implementation Tool
The Department of Health has developed an implementation tool that local Mental Capacity Act implementation networks may wish to use when estimating the number of assessments and staff that are likely to be required in 2009 / 10.
Click here for the Covering Letter
Click here for the Implementation Tool
NHS
NHS Winter Report 2007/08 (9th April 2008)
This report for 2007/08 sets out the record of achievement of the NHS and its key partners in continuing to deliver a high quality of care during the winter months.
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NHS Choices: delivering for the NHS (9th April 2008)
NHS Choices (http://www.blogger.com/www.nhs.uk) is the NHS' primary public information service. The document describes how, as an integral part of the health and social care system, it will drive improvements in healthcare and utilise technologies to re-shape the way people engage with their own health, each other and the NHS. Providers should note the opportunity to promote services to local communities and the chance to feedback on the future of NHS Choices.
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Enhancing Quality Promoting Consultant Expansion Across the NHS (9th April 2008)
Many more hospital consultants are needed across the UK to maintain and improve the quality of care in the NHS, the BMA says in a new report published today. The report cites a number of recent influential publications that show a clear link between consultant care and quality, and which demonstrate a need for more consultants in order to ensure patients receive the best possible care.
Click here for the Report
This report for 2007/08 sets out the record of achievement of the NHS and its key partners in continuing to deliver a high quality of care during the winter months.
Click here for the Report
NHS Choices: delivering for the NHS (9th April 2008)
NHS Choices (http://www.blogger.com/www.nhs.uk) is the NHS' primary public information service. The document describes how, as an integral part of the health and social care system, it will drive improvements in healthcare and utilise technologies to re-shape the way people engage with their own health, each other and the NHS. Providers should note the opportunity to promote services to local communities and the chance to feedback on the future of NHS Choices.
Click here for the Document
Enhancing Quality Promoting Consultant Expansion Across the NHS (9th April 2008)
Many more hospital consultants are needed across the UK to maintain and improve the quality of care in the NHS, the BMA says in a new report published today. The report cites a number of recent influential publications that show a clear link between consultant care and quality, and which demonstrate a need for more consultants in order to ensure patients receive the best possible care.
Click here for the Report
NICE
Hepatitis B – Entecavir: appraisal consultation document (9th April 2008)
The Department of Health has asked the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE or the Institute) to conduct a single technology appraisal (STA) of entecavir for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B and provide guidance on its use to the NHS in England and Wales. The Appraisal Committee has had its first meeting to consider both the evidence submitted by the manufacturer and the views put forward by non-manufacturer consultees and commentators, and by the clinical specialist and patient expert representatives nominated for this appraisal by non-manufacturer consultees and commentators. The Committee has developed preliminary recommendations on the use of entecavir for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B. Closing date for comments is 30th April 2008.
Click here for the Consultation
Click here for the Evaluation report
Hepatitis B – Telbivudine: appraisal consultation document (9th April 2008)
The Department of Health has asked the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE or the Institute) to conduct a single technology appraisal (STA) of telbivudine for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B and provide guidance on its use to the NHS in England and Wales. The Appraisal Committee has had its first meeting to consider both the evidence submitted by the manufacturer and the views put forward by non-manufacturer consultees and commentators, and by the clinical specialist and patient expert representatives nominated for this appraisal by non-manufacturer consultees and commentators. The Committee has developed preliminary recommendations on the use of telbivudine. Closing date for comments is 30th April 2008.
Click here for the Consultation
Click here for the Evaluation Report
The Department of Health has asked the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE or the Institute) to conduct a single technology appraisal (STA) of entecavir for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B and provide guidance on its use to the NHS in England and Wales. The Appraisal Committee has had its first meeting to consider both the evidence submitted by the manufacturer and the views put forward by non-manufacturer consultees and commentators, and by the clinical specialist and patient expert representatives nominated for this appraisal by non-manufacturer consultees and commentators. The Committee has developed preliminary recommendations on the use of entecavir for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B. Closing date for comments is 30th April 2008.
Click here for the Consultation
Click here for the Evaluation report
Hepatitis B – Telbivudine: appraisal consultation document (9th April 2008)
The Department of Health has asked the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE or the Institute) to conduct a single technology appraisal (STA) of telbivudine for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B and provide guidance on its use to the NHS in England and Wales. The Appraisal Committee has had its first meeting to consider both the evidence submitted by the manufacturer and the views put forward by non-manufacturer consultees and commentators, and by the clinical specialist and patient expert representatives nominated for this appraisal by non-manufacturer consultees and commentators. The Committee has developed preliminary recommendations on the use of telbivudine. Closing date for comments is 30th April 2008.
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Click here for the Evaluation Report
NURSING
Spinning plates: establishing a work-life balance – A guide for RCN representatives (7th April 2008)
For many people, achieving a good quality of life is dependent on striking a balance between the demands of employment and their responsibilities outside of work. This publication provides guidance to RCN representatives on the issues affecting work-life balance today. The RCN wants to ensure that representatives can influence employers and policy-makers in their workplaces, and provide appropriate representation to RCN members who may need support to gain access to flexible working. Information includes relevant legislation, ways to work flexibly and the benefits of employee-friendly policies for all workers.
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Caring for children and young people with atopic eczema. Guidance for nurses (7th April 2008)
Every nurse who works with children, whether in the community, in school, in emergency care, in children's wards or outpatient departments, is likely to care for children and young people with atopic eczema at some stage in their career. This guidance highlights the wealth of information available on managing childhood eczema, signposts resources and outlines some of the practical issues nurses need to address when working with children, young people and their families.
Click here for the Guidance
For many people, achieving a good quality of life is dependent on striking a balance between the demands of employment and their responsibilities outside of work. This publication provides guidance to RCN representatives on the issues affecting work-life balance today. The RCN wants to ensure that representatives can influence employers and policy-makers in their workplaces, and provide appropriate representation to RCN members who may need support to gain access to flexible working. Information includes relevant legislation, ways to work flexibly and the benefits of employee-friendly policies for all workers.
Click here for the Guide
Caring for children and young people with atopic eczema. Guidance for nurses (7th April 2008)
Every nurse who works with children, whether in the community, in school, in emergency care, in children's wards or outpatient departments, is likely to care for children and young people with atopic eczema at some stage in their career. This guidance highlights the wealth of information available on managing childhood eczema, signposts resources and outlines some of the practical issues nurses need to address when working with children, young people and their families.
Click here for the Guidance
PATIENT AND PUBLIC INFORMATION
Bottle Feeding: 2007 edition (15th April 2008)
The information in this leaflet will help you to bottle feed your baby safely. The cleaning and sterilising instructions apply, whether you are using expressed breast milk or infant formula milk.
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The information in this leaflet will help you to bottle feed your baby safely. The cleaning and sterilising instructions apply, whether you are using expressed breast milk or infant formula milk.
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POVERTY
2 Skint 4 School (March 2008)
This briefing, from Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG), puts into context the links between poverty and educational inequality, and calls for policies that will help end the classroom divide.
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The Impact of Benefit and Tax Uprating on Incomes and Poverty (9th April 2008)
Each year, the Government decides how much to raise benefits and tax allowances. The basis for these upratings is rarely debated, yet has major long-term consequences for the relative living standards of different groups and for public finances. This report considers the implications of present uprating policies, which mean that some parts of the tax and benefit system are uprated by earnings growth, other parts by prices and some not at all.
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This briefing, from Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG), puts into context the links between poverty and educational inequality, and calls for policies that will help end the classroom divide.
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The Impact of Benefit and Tax Uprating on Incomes and Poverty (9th April 2008)
Each year, the Government decides how much to raise benefits and tax allowances. The basis for these upratings is rarely debated, yet has major long-term consequences for the relative living standards of different groups and for public finances. This report considers the implications of present uprating policies, which mean that some parts of the tax and benefit system are uprated by earnings growth, other parts by prices and some not at all.
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PRIMARY CARE TRUSTS
Should Primary Care Trusts be Made More Accountable? A King’s Fund Discussion Paper (10th April 2008)
Local accountability has been a significant policy issue within the NHS generally. However, primary care trusts are in the main accountable to the centre and there have been calls to review this. This paper discusses a range of options for reforming the relationships between PCTs and their public. It explores the question of whether better services and more legitimate decisions will result from better engagement with local people or whether local accountability is an end in itself.
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Local accountability has been a significant policy issue within the NHS generally. However, primary care trusts are in the main accountable to the centre and there have been calls to review this. This paper discusses a range of options for reforming the relationships between PCTs and their public. It explores the question of whether better services and more legitimate decisions will result from better engagement with local people or whether local accountability is an end in itself.
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SOCIAL CARE
Raising voices: views on safeguarding adults (10th April 2008)
Following on from a seminar in May 2007 and a range of discussions with people who use services, policy makers and academics, Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) has collected a range of stakeholder views on safeguarding adults. This is a contribution to the debate into safeguarding started by the Department of Health.
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Following on from a seminar in May 2007 and a range of discussions with people who use services, policy makers and academics, Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) has collected a range of stakeholder views on safeguarding adults. This is a contribution to the debate into safeguarding started by the Department of Health.
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STATISTICS
Practice Based Commissioning – GP Practice Survey: Wave 3 Results (11th April 2008)
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Injuries in the European Union 2003-2005 (3rd April 2008)
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Expenditure on Health Care in the UK (14th April 2008)
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Injuries in the European Union 2003-2005 (3rd April 2008)
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Expenditure on Health Care in the UK (14th April 2008)
9 April 2008
BULLETINS/NEWSLETTERS
Health Protection Report Vol. 2 No. 15 (4th April 2008)
North West Matters Newsletter: April 2008 (3rd April 2008)
North West Matters Newsletter: April 2008 (3rd April 2008)
CANCER
ARTICLE - European guidelines for quality assurance in breast cancer screening and diagnosis. 4th ed summary document (April 2008)
Development of the European Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis has been an initiative within the Europe Against Cancer Programme. The fourth edition of the multidisciplinary guidelines was published in 2006. The multidisciplinary editorial board has prepared a summary document to provide an overview of the fundamental points and principles that should support any quality screening or diagnostic service.
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Development of the European Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis has been an initiative within the Europe Against Cancer Programme. The fourth edition of the multidisciplinary guidelines was published in 2006. The multidisciplinary editorial board has prepared a summary document to provide an overview of the fundamental points and principles that should support any quality screening or diagnostic service.
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COMMUNITIES
Displacement of Crime or Diffusion of Benefit: Evidence from the New Deal for Communities Programme (7th April 2008)
The Government has assisted deprived neighbourhoods through the New Deal for Communities (NDC) Programme, launched in 1998. It is designed to encourage delivery of local services in a coordinated way to meet local needs, and aims to narrow the gap between these 39 areas and the rest of the country. NDC activity is subject to detailed evaluation. This report is based on analysis of crime data in NDCs and their immediate surrounding areas, to find out what effect crime patterns within NDC have had on crime (e.g. increases or decreases) in surrounding areas.
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Delivering Safer Neighbourhoods: Experiences from the New Deal for Communities Programme (7th April 2008)
The Government has assisted deprived neighbourhoods through the New Deal for Communities (NDC) Programme, launched in 1998. It is designed to encourage delivery of local services in a coordinated way to meet local needs, and aims to narrow the gap between these 39 areas and the rest of the country. NDC activity is subject to detailed evaluation. This report presents the findings on interventions and outcomes under the theme of crime and community safety.
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Challenges, Interventions and Change: An overview of Neighbourhood Renewal in six New Deal for Communities areas (7th April 2008)
The Government has assisted deprived neighbourhoods through the New Deal for Communities (NDC) Programme, launched in 1998. It is designed to encourage delivery of local services in a coordinated way to meet local needs, and aims to narrow the gap between these 39 areas and the rest of the country. NDC activity is subject to detailed evaluation. This report presents the findings of the second phase of this, and gives an overview, based on case studies in six NDCs on the strategies, interventions and outcomes. The aim is to understand why and how changes at the local level have occurred.
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The Government has assisted deprived neighbourhoods through the New Deal for Communities (NDC) Programme, launched in 1998. It is designed to encourage delivery of local services in a coordinated way to meet local needs, and aims to narrow the gap between these 39 areas and the rest of the country. NDC activity is subject to detailed evaluation. This report is based on analysis of crime data in NDCs and their immediate surrounding areas, to find out what effect crime patterns within NDC have had on crime (e.g. increases or decreases) in surrounding areas.
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Delivering Safer Neighbourhoods: Experiences from the New Deal for Communities Programme (7th April 2008)
The Government has assisted deprived neighbourhoods through the New Deal for Communities (NDC) Programme, launched in 1998. It is designed to encourage delivery of local services in a coordinated way to meet local needs, and aims to narrow the gap between these 39 areas and the rest of the country. NDC activity is subject to detailed evaluation. This report presents the findings on interventions and outcomes under the theme of crime and community safety.
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Challenges, Interventions and Change: An overview of Neighbourhood Renewal in six New Deal for Communities areas (7th April 2008)
The Government has assisted deprived neighbourhoods through the New Deal for Communities (NDC) Programme, launched in 1998. It is designed to encourage delivery of local services in a coordinated way to meet local needs, and aims to narrow the gap between these 39 areas and the rest of the country. NDC activity is subject to detailed evaluation. This report presents the findings of the second phase of this, and gives an overview, based on case studies in six NDCs on the strategies, interventions and outcomes. The aim is to understand why and how changes at the local level have occurred.
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CONSULTATIONS
Eco-towns: Living a greener future – consultation paper (3rd April 2008)
Eco-towns offer the opportunity to achieve high standards of sustainable living while also maximising the potential for affordable housing. This consultation document seeks the public's views on the vision for eco-towns and the shortlisted locations proposed. Closing date for comments is 30th June 2008.
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Fair Play: A Consultation on the play strategy (3rd April 2008)
Play is fundamental to the successful development of every child - encouraging creativity, teaching children to learn about risk, helping with their physical development and raising self-confidence. This consultation document sets out how Government departments propose to work together and with partners to create more and better opportunities for all children to play, building on the framework and investment laid out in the Children's Plan. Closing date for comments is 18th July 2008.
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Statutory Guidance for Children’s Trusts on the Duty to Cooperate (3rd April 2008)
This consultation seeks views on draft statutory guidance for children's trusts on inter-agency cooperation to improve the well-being of children, young people and their families. Closing date for comments is 26th June.
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Eco-towns offer the opportunity to achieve high standards of sustainable living while also maximising the potential for affordable housing. This consultation document seeks the public's views on the vision for eco-towns and the shortlisted locations proposed. Closing date for comments is 30th June 2008.
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Fair Play: A Consultation on the play strategy (3rd April 2008)
Play is fundamental to the successful development of every child - encouraging creativity, teaching children to learn about risk, helping with their physical development and raising self-confidence. This consultation document sets out how Government departments propose to work together and with partners to create more and better opportunities for all children to play, building on the framework and investment laid out in the Children's Plan. Closing date for comments is 18th July 2008.
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Click here to Respond
Statutory Guidance for Children’s Trusts on the Duty to Cooperate (3rd April 2008)
This consultation seeks views on draft statutory guidance for children's trusts on inter-agency cooperation to improve the well-being of children, young people and their families. Closing date for comments is 26th June.
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DRUGS
Younger drug users assessed by Drug Interventions Programme (DIP) teams in non-intensive areas; characteristics and implications for service delivery (2nd April 2008)
This report examines the characteristics of clients assessed by DIP teams in 31 non-intensive D(A)AT areas across England in 2006/7. It focuses upon significant differences between clients under 25 and their older counterparts. The implications for service delivery are discussed.
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This report examines the characteristics of clients assessed by DIP teams in 31 non-intensive D(A)AT areas across England in 2006/7. It focuses upon significant differences between clients under 25 and their older counterparts. The implications for service delivery are discussed.
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EDUCATION/SCHOOLS
Planning a Sustainable School: Driving school improvement through sustainable development (7th April 2008)
This document contains thirteen participatory activities that help bridge the gap between the recommendations of the National Framework for Sustainable Schools and school improvement planning.
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This document contains thirteen participatory activities that help bridge the gap between the recommendations of the National Framework for Sustainable Schools and school improvement planning.
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ELDERLY/OLDER PEOPLE
Transforming Lives (7th April 2008)
This report, from Age Concern, accompanies the launch of their new Campaign “The Price of No Advice”. The report shows older people’s lives can greatly improve with support from information and advice services, however, these services are under funded/having their funding cut, just as the demand for their services is increasing.
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This report, from Age Concern, accompanies the launch of their new Campaign “The Price of No Advice”. The report shows older people’s lives can greatly improve with support from information and advice services, however, these services are under funded/having their funding cut, just as the demand for their services is increasing.
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GUIDANCE/GUIDELINES
Good practice guidance for the providers of social networking and other user interactive services 2008 (4th April 2008)
The first UK Social Networking Guidance provides advice for industry, parents and children about how to stay safe online. This has been developed by a taskforce of representatives from industry, charity and law enforcement agencies including Vodafone, the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC).
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The first UK Social Networking Guidance provides advice for industry, parents and children about how to stay safe online. This has been developed by a taskforce of representatives from industry, charity and law enforcement agencies including Vodafone, the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC).
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HEALTHCARE COMMISSION
Spotlight on Complaints (7th April 2008)
The Healthcare Commission is urging NHS trusts to learn from patients’ complaints and improve complaints handling, with key proposals including apologising more often when they do make mistakes. A report published today shows that complaints about a lack of basic nursing care, poor communications, overly brisk GP consultations and a lack of help for mental health service users are among the key issues patients raise.
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Summary of trusts rated “weak” for quality of services (8th April 2008)
In January and February this year, the Healthcare Commission held follow-up meetings with the trusts that had scored “weak” for quality of services under the 2006/2007 annual health check. This is a summary of the feedback from the meetings with these trusts.
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National NHS Staff Survey 2007 (9th April 2007)
The Healthcare Commission today (Tuesday) publishes results from the annual survey of NHS staff, one of the largest staff surveys in the world. Between October and December last year, a proportionate sample of staff were asked for their views and experiences of working for the NHS in England. Surveys were returned by 155,922 employees from all 391 NHS trusts– a response rate of 54%.
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The Healthcare Commission is urging NHS trusts to learn from patients’ complaints and improve complaints handling, with key proposals including apologising more often when they do make mistakes. A report published today shows that complaints about a lack of basic nursing care, poor communications, overly brisk GP consultations and a lack of help for mental health service users are among the key issues patients raise.
Click here for the Report
Summary of trusts rated “weak” for quality of services (8th April 2008)
In January and February this year, the Healthcare Commission held follow-up meetings with the trusts that had scored “weak” for quality of services under the 2006/2007 annual health check. This is a summary of the feedback from the meetings with these trusts.
Click here for the Summary
National NHS Staff Survey 2007 (9th April 2007)
The Healthcare Commission today (Tuesday) publishes results from the annual survey of NHS staff, one of the largest staff surveys in the world. Between October and December last year, a proportionate sample of staff were asked for their views and experiences of working for the NHS in England. Surveys were returned by 155,922 employees from all 391 NHS trusts– a response rate of 54%.
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Click here for Individual Trusts Results
HOUSING
Investing for Lifetimes: Strategy for housing in an ageing society (3rd April 2008)
This document sets out the Housing Corporation's plans to accommodate an ageing society through housing that meets the needs of occupants at all stages of life.
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This document sets out the Housing Corporation's plans to accommodate an ageing society through housing that meets the needs of occupants at all stages of life.
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INFORMATION
Guidance on data security breach management (April 2008)
This guidance, from the Information Commissioner’s Office, sets out some of the things an organisation needs to consider in the event of a security breach.
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This guidance, from the Information Commissioner’s Office, sets out some of the things an organisation needs to consider in the event of a security breach.
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LOCAL AUTHORITY/GOVERNMENT
Model Standards 2008 for Caravan Sites in England: Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 – Section 5 (4th April 2008)
The Model Standards represent what is normally to be expected as a matter of good practice on caravan sites. They should be applied with due regard to the particular circumstances of the relevant site, including its physical character, any relevant services, facilities or other amenities that are available within or in the locality of the site and other applicable conditions.
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The Model Standards represent what is normally to be expected as a matter of good practice on caravan sites. They should be applied with due regard to the particular circumstances of the relevant site, including its physical character, any relevant services, facilities or other amenities that are available within or in the locality of the site and other applicable conditions.
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NHS
Healthy Futures Number Seven: The NHS and Climate Change (3rd April 2008)
This publication is the seventh in a series that looks at the NHS's contribution to sustainable development. It looks at why and how NHS organisations can take serious action against climate change, drawing from examples of NHS trusts that have demonstrated significant results through the NHS carbon management programme.
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This publication is the seventh in a series that looks at the NHS's contribution to sustainable development. It looks at why and how NHS organisations can take serious action against climate change, drawing from examples of NHS trusts that have demonstrated significant results through the NHS carbon management programme.
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NICE
Mental wellbeing of young people in secondary education: Consultation on the draft scope (3rd April 2009)
NICE was asked by the Department of Health to develop guidance on Promoting the Wellbeing of Young People in Secondary Education. All registered stakeholders for the above public health intervention guidance are invited to comment on the draft scope. This consultation will take place between Thursday 3rd April and Thursday 1st May 2008.
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Transient loss of consciousness in adults: Scope consultation (3rd April 2008)
NICE have been asked to develop a clinical practice guideline on the Management of Transient Loss of Consciousness in Adults for use in the NHS in England and Wales. The draft scope defines what aspects of care the guideline will cover and to whom it will apply. Registered stakeholders for this guideline are invited to submit comments on the scope and may suggest clinical questions that could be answered in the guideline. Closing date for comments is 1st May 2008.
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Alcohol use disorders – Scope consultation (4th April 2008)
NICE have been asked to develop a clinical practice guideline on the management of alcohol use disorders in adults and adolescents for use in the NHS in England and Wales. The draft scope defines what aspects of care the guideline will cover and to whom it will apply. Registered stakeholders for this guideline are invited to submit comments on the scope and may suggest clinical questions that could be answered in the guideline. Closing date for comments is 2nd May 2008.
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Alcohol use disorders in adults and young people: Consultation on the draft scope (4th April 2008)
NICE was asked by the Department of Health to develop guidance on prevention and early identification of alcohol-use disorders in adults and young people. All registered stakeholders for the above public health programme guidance are invited to comment on the draft scope. This consultation will take place between Friday 4th April and Friday 2nd May 2008.
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Click here for the Comments Form
Osteoporosis – secondary prevention including strontium ranelate: Appraisal consultation document (4th April 2008)
The Department of Health and the Welsh Assembly Government have asked the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE or the Institute) to conduct an appraisal of alendronate, etidronate, risedronate, raloxifene, strontium ranelate and teriparatide for the secondary prevention of osteoporotic fragility fractures in postmenopausal women and provide guidance on their use to the NHS in England and Wales. The Appraisal Committee has had its first meeting following the publication of the appeal decision in December 2007 to consider both the new evidence presented and comments put forward by consultees and commentators. The Committee has developed preliminary recommendations on the use of alendronate, etidronate, risedronate, raloxifene, strontium ranelate and teriparatide for the secondary prevention of osteoporotic fragility fractures in postmenopausal women. Closing date for comments is 23rd April 2008.
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Osteoporosis – primary prevention: Appraisal consultation document (4th April 2008)
The Department of Health and the Welsh Assembly Government have asked the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE or the Institute) to conduct a multiple technology appraisal of alendronate, etidronate, risedronate, raloxifene and strontium ranelate for the primary prevention of osteoporotic fragility fractures in postmenopausal women and provide guidance on their use to the NHS in England and Wales. The Appraisal Committee has had its first meeting following the publication of the appeal decision in December 2007 to consider both the new evidence presented and comments put forward by consultees and commentators. The Committee has developed preliminary recommendations on the use of alendronate, etidronate, risedronate, raloxifene and strontium ranelate for the primary prevention of osteoporotic fragility fractures in postmenopausal women. Closing date for comments is 23rd April 2008.
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Latest implementation tools from NICE (9th April 2008)
Antenatal Care and Diabetes in pregnancy - Costing Report
Antenatal Care and Diabetes in pregnancy – Costing Template
CG62 Antenatal Care – Slide Set
CG63 Diabetes in pregnancy – Slide Set
PH008 Physical Activity and Environment – Bespoke Tools
PH12 Mental Wellbeing of children in primary education – Costing Statement
PH12 Mental Wellbeing of children in primary education – Slide Set
Maternal and Child Nutrition – Costing Statement
Maternal and Child Nutrition – Slide Set
CG64 Prophylaxis against infective endocarditis – Cost Template
CG64 Prophylaxis against infective endocarditis – Slide Set
Asthma (in adults) – Corticosteroids – Costing Statement
Asthma (in adults) – Corticosteroids – Audit Support
TA139 Sleep apnoea – continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) – Cost Template
TA139 Sleep apnoea – continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) – Audit Support
TA139 Sleep apnoea – continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) – Slide Set
NICE was asked by the Department of Health to develop guidance on Promoting the Wellbeing of Young People in Secondary Education. All registered stakeholders for the above public health intervention guidance are invited to comment on the draft scope. This consultation will take place between Thursday 3rd April and Thursday 1st May 2008.
Click here for the Draft Scope
Click here for the Comments Form
Transient loss of consciousness in adults: Scope consultation (3rd April 2008)
NICE have been asked to develop a clinical practice guideline on the Management of Transient Loss of Consciousness in Adults for use in the NHS in England and Wales. The draft scope defines what aspects of care the guideline will cover and to whom it will apply. Registered stakeholders for this guideline are invited to submit comments on the scope and may suggest clinical questions that could be answered in the guideline. Closing date for comments is 1st May 2008.
Click here for the Draft Scope
Click here for the Comments Form
Alcohol use disorders – Scope consultation (4th April 2008)
NICE have been asked to develop a clinical practice guideline on the management of alcohol use disorders in adults and adolescents for use in the NHS in England and Wales. The draft scope defines what aspects of care the guideline will cover and to whom it will apply. Registered stakeholders for this guideline are invited to submit comments on the scope and may suggest clinical questions that could be answered in the guideline. Closing date for comments is 2nd May 2008.
Click here for the Draft Scope
Click here for the Comments Form
Alcohol use disorders in adults and young people: Consultation on the draft scope (4th April 2008)
NICE was asked by the Department of Health to develop guidance on prevention and early identification of alcohol-use disorders in adults and young people. All registered stakeholders for the above public health programme guidance are invited to comment on the draft scope. This consultation will take place between Friday 4th April and Friday 2nd May 2008.
Click here for the Draft Scope
Click here for the Comments Form
Osteoporosis – secondary prevention including strontium ranelate: Appraisal consultation document (4th April 2008)
The Department of Health and the Welsh Assembly Government have asked the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE or the Institute) to conduct an appraisal of alendronate, etidronate, risedronate, raloxifene, strontium ranelate and teriparatide for the secondary prevention of osteoporotic fragility fractures in postmenopausal women and provide guidance on their use to the NHS in England and Wales. The Appraisal Committee has had its first meeting following the publication of the appeal decision in December 2007 to consider both the new evidence presented and comments put forward by consultees and commentators. The Committee has developed preliminary recommendations on the use of alendronate, etidronate, risedronate, raloxifene, strontium ranelate and teriparatide for the secondary prevention of osteoporotic fragility fractures in postmenopausal women. Closing date for comments is 23rd April 2008.
Click here for the Consultation Document
Osteoporosis – primary prevention: Appraisal consultation document (4th April 2008)
The Department of Health and the Welsh Assembly Government have asked the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE or the Institute) to conduct a multiple technology appraisal of alendronate, etidronate, risedronate, raloxifene and strontium ranelate for the primary prevention of osteoporotic fragility fractures in postmenopausal women and provide guidance on their use to the NHS in England and Wales. The Appraisal Committee has had its first meeting following the publication of the appeal decision in December 2007 to consider both the new evidence presented and comments put forward by consultees and commentators. The Committee has developed preliminary recommendations on the use of alendronate, etidronate, risedronate, raloxifene and strontium ranelate for the primary prevention of osteoporotic fragility fractures in postmenopausal women. Closing date for comments is 23rd April 2008.
Click here for the Consultation Document
Latest implementation tools from NICE (9th April 2008)
Antenatal Care and Diabetes in pregnancy - Costing Report
Antenatal Care and Diabetes in pregnancy – Costing Template
CG62 Antenatal Care – Slide Set
CG63 Diabetes in pregnancy – Slide Set
PH008 Physical Activity and Environment – Bespoke Tools
PH12 Mental Wellbeing of children in primary education – Costing Statement
PH12 Mental Wellbeing of children in primary education – Slide Set
Maternal and Child Nutrition – Costing Statement
Maternal and Child Nutrition – Slide Set
CG64 Prophylaxis against infective endocarditis – Cost Template
CG64 Prophylaxis against infective endocarditis – Slide Set
Asthma (in adults) – Corticosteroids – Costing Statement
Asthma (in adults) – Corticosteroids – Audit Support
TA139 Sleep apnoea – continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) – Cost Template
TA139 Sleep apnoea – continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) – Audit Support
TA139 Sleep apnoea – continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) – Slide Set
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
The Code – Standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives (7th April 2008)
This updated version of the Code of Conduct from the Nursing and Midwifery Council, comes into effect on 1st May 2008.
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Click here for the Feedback Form
This updated version of the Code of Conduct from the Nursing and Midwifery Council, comes into effect on 1st May 2008.
Click here for the PDF Version
Click here for the Web Version (with links)
Click here for the Feedback Form
PARLIAMENTARY PUBLICATIONS
Communities and Local Government Committee – Existing Housing and Climate Change – Seventh Report of Session 2007-08 (2nd April 2008)
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Click here for Vol. I
Click here for Vol. II
PATIENT AND PUBLIC INFORMATION
Travel safe: reducing the risk of getting a blood-borne infection when you’re abroad (2nd April 2008)
This leaflet offers advice on how people travelling abroad can minimise their risks of becoming infected with HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C.
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This leaflet offers advice on how people travelling abroad can minimise their risks of becoming infected with HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C.
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PATIENT CHOICE
Choice Matters – working with libraries (published 1st April new to website 4th April 2008)
An update on the implementation of patient choice in the NHS focusing on the work that has been done with library staff.
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An update on the implementation of patient choice in the NHS focusing on the work that has been done with library staff.
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PHARMACY
Pharmacy in England: building on strengths – delivering the future (3rd April 2008)
This White Paper sets out a vision for building on the strengths of pharmacy, using that capacity and capability to deliver further improvements in pharmaceutical services over the coming years as part of an overall strategy to ensure safe, effective, fairer and more personalised patient care. It includes the Government’s response to the Review of NHS Pharmaceutical Contractual Arrangements conducted by Anne Galbraith, former chair of the Prescription Pricing Authority, which the Government commissioned in 2007 (published below). It also considers as appropriate views put forward by the All Party Pharmacy Group’s report The Future of Pharmacy (published in 2007) and considers the complementary but important work of dispensing doctors and appliance contractors.
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This White Paper sets out a vision for building on the strengths of pharmacy, using that capacity and capability to deliver further improvements in pharmaceutical services over the coming years as part of an overall strategy to ensure safe, effective, fairer and more personalised patient care. It includes the Government’s response to the Review of NHS Pharmaceutical Contractual Arrangements conducted by Anne Galbraith, former chair of the Prescription Pricing Authority, which the Government commissioned in 2007 (published below). It also considers as appropriate views put forward by the All Party Pharmacy Group’s report The Future of Pharmacy (published in 2007) and considers the complementary but important work of dispensing doctors and appliance contractors.
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