Due to annual leave there won't be a Bulletin next week. The next Bulletin will be out w/c 2nd June 2008.
21 May 2008
ANNUAL REPORTS
Community, Opportunity, Prosperity Annual Report 2008 (15th May 2008)
This is the Annual Report from the Communities and Local Government Department.
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Departmental Report 2008 (May 2008)
This is the Annual Report for the Department for Children, Schools and Families.
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The Year 2007/08 (16th May 2008)
This is the NHS Chief Executive’s annual report.
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Departmental Report 2008 (19th May 2008)
The Annual Report of the Department of Health.
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This is the Annual Report from the Communities and Local Government Department.
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Departmental Report 2008 (May 2008)
This is the Annual Report for the Department for Children, Schools and Families.
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The Year 2007/08 (16th May 2008)
This is the NHS Chief Executive’s annual report.
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Departmental Report 2008 (19th May 2008)
The Annual Report of the Department of Health.
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BULLETINS/NEWSLETTER
WeCan! – Spring 2008 (15th May 2008)
CMO Update 47 (13th May 2008)
Health Protection Report Vol. 2 No. 20 (16th May 2008)
CMO Update 47 (13th May 2008)
Health Protection Report Vol. 2 No. 20 (16th May 2008)
COMMISSIONING
How do we commission for quality? (15th May 2008)
These are the presentations from the recent event organised by the ChaMPs Health Care Quality Group and held at the Stobart Stadium, Widnes.
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Dr Henriette Coetzer – Commissioning for Quality
David Tanner – How do we improve quality in NHS general practice? “The QIF”
Hannah Chellaswamy – How do we commission for quality?
Dr Mark Jackson – How was it for your Patients: getting honest feedback, making quality the driver
Invest to save – guidance for commissioning primary prevention – A good guidance pack for PbC Commissioning Version 2 (14th May 2008)
This guidance, from ChaMPs, is aimed at all those engaged in practice-based commissioning, including commissioning staff, general practitioners and primary care practitioners. It provides simple and clear signposts to how practice-based commissioning may be able to keep people healthier for longer, reduce the demand on services and release funds to invest in areas of greater need.
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Primary Care Trust Procurement Guide for Health Services (16th May 2008)
The PCT Procurement Guide for Health Services supports NHS commissioners in deciding whether and how to procure health services through formal tendering and market-testing exercises. The Guide sets out the policy and regulatory context for procurement, and issues to consider when developing a procurement strategy. The Guide should be read in conjunction with the ‘Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition’, published as Annex D of the 2008/9 Operating Framework, and the ‘Framework for Managing Choice, Cooperation and Competition’.
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These are the presentations from the recent event organised by the ChaMPs Health Care Quality Group and held at the Stobart Stadium, Widnes.
Click here for the Programme
Dr Henriette Coetzer – Commissioning for Quality
David Tanner – How do we improve quality in NHS general practice? “The QIF”
Hannah Chellaswamy – How do we commission for quality?
Dr Mark Jackson – How was it for your Patients: getting honest feedback, making quality the driver
Invest to save – guidance for commissioning primary prevention – A good guidance pack for PbC Commissioning Version 2 (14th May 2008)
This guidance, from ChaMPs, is aimed at all those engaged in practice-based commissioning, including commissioning staff, general practitioners and primary care practitioners. It provides simple and clear signposts to how practice-based commissioning may be able to keep people healthier for longer, reduce the demand on services and release funds to invest in areas of greater need.
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Primary Care Trust Procurement Guide for Health Services (16th May 2008)
The PCT Procurement Guide for Health Services supports NHS commissioners in deciding whether and how to procure health services through formal tendering and market-testing exercises. The Guide sets out the policy and regulatory context for procurement, and issues to consider when developing a procurement strategy. The Guide should be read in conjunction with the ‘Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition’, published as Annex D of the 2008/9 Operating Framework, and the ‘Framework for Managing Choice, Cooperation and Competition’.
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COMMUNITY SAFETY
Make Me a Criminal: Preventing youth crime (15th May 2008)
This is an updated version of the report that was published in February 2008. This report makes the case for a more therapeutic and family-based approach to youth offending, as opposed to the present, more punitive, system. The arguments for the proposed approach appear persuasive – not only on humanitarian grounds, but also in terms of economics and efficacy.
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Community leadership approaches to tackling street crime (15th May 2008)
A review of whether the approaches taken to tackling street crime by a social enterprise in Manchester might be relevant to similar neighbourhoods in other areas. The United Estates of Wythenshawe (UEW) group in south Manchester is tackling street crime through its work with young people in Benchill, one of the UK’s most deprived wards. By converting a disused church into a community centre with a gym and many other activities, the group now has a base from which to work with young people. This study reviews their work in sharing their approaches with similar neighbourhoods in the Midlands and the North of England.
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This is an updated version of the report that was published in February 2008. This report makes the case for a more therapeutic and family-based approach to youth offending, as opposed to the present, more punitive, system. The arguments for the proposed approach appear persuasive – not only on humanitarian grounds, but also in terms of economics and efficacy.
Click here for the Report
Community leadership approaches to tackling street crime (15th May 2008)
A review of whether the approaches taken to tackling street crime by a social enterprise in Manchester might be relevant to similar neighbourhoods in other areas. The United Estates of Wythenshawe (UEW) group in south Manchester is tackling street crime through its work with young people in Benchill, one of the UK’s most deprived wards. By converting a disused church into a community centre with a gym and many other activities, the group now has a base from which to work with young people. This study reviews their work in sharing their approaches with similar neighbourhoods in the Midlands and the North of England.
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CONSULTATION RESPONSES
Removing or suspending chairs and non-executives of primary care trusts and NHS trusts from office: feedback on the consultation to introduce powers of suspension (13th May 2008)
Outcome of the consultation on introducing powers of suspension and a single approach to the removal of chairs and non-executives of Primary Care Trusts and NHS Trusts from office.
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Outcome of the consultation on introducing powers of suspension and a single approach to the removal of chairs and non-executives of Primary Care Trusts and NHS Trusts from office.
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CONSULTATIONS
Consultation on business case approval guidance for primary care trusts with existing LIFTs (16th May 2008)
This consultation document sets out the policy governing how PCTs with LIFT schemes, brought forward by existing LIFTCos, should seek approval and what the approval bodies expectations will be. Comments are invited on the document content. Closing date for comments is 31st July 2008.
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The General Medical Council (Constitution) Order 2008 – a paper for consultation (16th May 2008)
This draft order sets out a proposed constitution for the GMC. It provides details of the composition of the council, the terms of office of council members, and criteria for the disqualification, suspension or removal of members from office. Closing date for comments is 11th July 2008.
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This consultation document sets out the policy governing how PCTs with LIFT schemes, brought forward by existing LIFTCos, should seek approval and what the approval bodies expectations will be. Comments are invited on the document content. Closing date for comments is 31st July 2008.
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The General Medical Council (Constitution) Order 2008 – a paper for consultation (16th May 2008)
This draft order sets out a proposed constitution for the GMC. It provides details of the composition of the council, the terms of office of council members, and criteria for the disqualification, suspension or removal of members from office. Closing date for comments is 11th July 2008.
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EDUCATION/SCHOOLS
Back on Track: A strategy for modernising alternative provision for young people (May 2008)
Around 135,000 pupils a year spend time in non-school settings for a range of reasons: permanent exclusion, bad behaviour, special educational needs or challenging personal circumstances. About one-third attend Pupil Referral Units; the remainder are taught in further education colleges, the private or voluntary sectors. Achievement by these pupils is poor. This White Paper sets out detailed proposals to support more effective early intervention by schools to tackle problems before they become acute, and to provide high-quality support for those young people who have to be educated outside of school, to get them back on track.
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Around 135,000 pupils a year spend time in non-school settings for a range of reasons: permanent exclusion, bad behaviour, special educational needs or challenging personal circumstances. About one-third attend Pupil Referral Units; the remainder are taught in further education colleges, the private or voluntary sectors. Achievement by these pupils is poor. This White Paper sets out detailed proposals to support more effective early intervention by schools to tackle problems before they become acute, and to provide high-quality support for those young people who have to be educated outside of school, to get them back on track.
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FRAUD
National Fraud Initiative 2006/07 (20th May 2008)
This report looks at the value and types of fraud detected and other benefits from the core elements of NFI 2006/07; the success of the risk-based modules introduced in 2006/07 and how they will be consolidated into the core elements of NFI 2008/09; new developments for NFI 2008/09 including interactive online training modules; and the Audit Commission's future strategy for NFI under its new data matching powers.
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Click here for the NFI fees 2008/09
This report looks at the value and types of fraud detected and other benefits from the core elements of NFI 2006/07; the success of the risk-based modules introduced in 2006/07 and how they will be consolidated into the core elements of NFI 2008/09; new developments for NFI 2008/09 including interactive online training modules; and the Audit Commission's future strategy for NFI under its new data matching powers.
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GUIDANCE/GUIDELINES
Heatwave plan for England 2008 (14th May 2008)
The Plan’s purpose is to enhance resilience in the event of a heatwave. It is an important component of overall emergency planning; and will become increasingly relevant in adapting to the impact of climate change.
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Click here for the Heatwave: supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave: advice for health and social care professionals 2008
Click here for the Heatwave: supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave: advice for care home managers and staff
Click here for the Heatwave: a guide to looking after yourself and others during hot weather
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Pandemic influenza: guidance on the management of death certification and cremation certification (19th May 2008)
This is an interim update of draft guidance that was issued for public comment last November. This document proposes changes to the procedures for death and cremation certification that could be used in a severe influenza pandemic in order to enable doctors to spend as much time as possible on the care of the living and to ensure that processes for death and cremation certification can be managed as effectively as possible during a pandemic.
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The Plan’s purpose is to enhance resilience in the event of a heatwave. It is an important component of overall emergency planning; and will become increasingly relevant in adapting to the impact of climate change.
Click here for The Plan
Click here for the Heatwave: supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave: advice for health and social care professionals 2008
Click here for the Heatwave: supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave: advice for care home managers and staff
Click here for the Heatwave: a guide to looking after yourself and others during hot weather
Click here for the Covering letter
Pandemic influenza: guidance on the management of death certification and cremation certification (19th May 2008)
This is an interim update of draft guidance that was issued for public comment last November. This document proposes changes to the procedures for death and cremation certification that could be used in a severe influenza pandemic in order to enable doctors to spend as much time as possible on the care of the living and to ensure that processes for death and cremation certification can be managed as effectively as possible during a pandemic.
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HEALTH PROTECTION
Chemical Incident Surveillance Review 2006-2007 (20th May 2008)
In this review, by the Health Protection Agency, it is revealed that chemical incidents in England and Wales in 2007 were up 5% on 2006 figures. The incidents ranged from a major fire at a plastics’ factory to broken mercury thermometers in people’s homes.
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In this review, by the Health Protection Agency, it is revealed that chemical incidents in England and Wales in 2007 were up 5% on 2006 figures. The incidents ranged from a major fire at a plastics’ factory to broken mercury thermometers in people’s homes.
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HOUSING
Greener homes for the future (14th May 2008)
The Code is the national standard for the sustainable design and construction of new homes. The Code aims to reduce our carbon emissions and create homes that are more sustainable. It is now mandatory for all new homes to be rated against the Code and include a Code or nil-rated certificate within the Home Information Pack. This leaflet highlights what the Code is, how it works and what it means to have a mandatory rating for new homes.
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The Code is the national standard for the sustainable design and construction of new homes. The Code aims to reduce our carbon emissions and create homes that are more sustainable. It is now mandatory for all new homes to be rated against the Code and include a Code or nil-rated certificate within the Home Information Pack. This leaflet highlights what the Code is, how it works and what it means to have a mandatory rating for new homes.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The National Programme for IT in the NHS: Progress since 2006 (16th May 2008)
Delivering the National Programme for IT in the NHS is proving to be an enormous challenge. All elements of the Programme are advancing and some are complete, but the original timescales for the electronic Care Records Service, one of the central elements of the Programme, turned out to be unachievable, raised unrealistic expectations and put confidence in the Programme at risk. Today’s progress report on the Programme by the National Audit Office concludes that the original vision remains intact and still appears feasible. However, it is likely to take until 2014-15 before every NHS Trust in England has fully deployed the care records systems, four years later than planned.
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Delivering the National Programme for IT in the NHS is proving to be an enormous challenge. All elements of the Programme are advancing and some are complete, but the original timescales for the electronic Care Records Service, one of the central elements of the Programme, turned out to be unachievable, raised unrealistic expectations and put confidence in the Programme at risk. Today’s progress report on the Programme by the National Audit Office concludes that the original vision remains intact and still appears feasible. However, it is likely to take until 2014-15 before every NHS Trust in England has fully deployed the care records systems, four years later than planned.
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LOCAL AUTHORITY/GOVERNMENT
Designing Gypsy and Traveller Sites: Good Practice Guide (15th May 2008)
This document sets out good practice in respect of the design of Gypsy and Traveller sites. It is intended to provide potential developers and existing site owners with an understanding of the design features needed to help ensure a site is successful, easy to manage and maintain, including site location, layout, size and the services and facilities need to make it operate effectively.
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This document sets out good practice in respect of the design of Gypsy and Traveller sites. It is intended to provide potential developers and existing site owners with an understanding of the design features needed to help ensure a site is successful, easy to manage and maintain, including site location, layout, size and the services and facilities need to make it operate effectively.
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MATERNITY/MIDWIFERY
Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme – Screening for Down’s Syndrome: UK NSC Policy recommendations 2007-2010: Model of Best Practice (13th May 2008)
Recommendations from The UK National Screening Committee (UKNSC) following outcomes and benchmark timeframes for Down’s syndrome screening programme in England.
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Recommendations from The UK National Screening Committee (UKNSC) following outcomes and benchmark timeframes for Down’s syndrome screening programme in England.
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MEDICAL STAFF
Consent: patients and doctors making decisions together (May 2008)
The GMC has published new guidance for doctors on consent and decision-making. The guidance: sets out the key principles of good decision-making, which apply to all decisions about care from simple treatment for minor and self-limiting conditions to major surgery; takes account of changes in the law, in particular about making decisions when patients lack capacity; reflects the shift in professional and public attitudes towards more patient-centred care; contains practical advice on sharing information and discussing treatment options; and includes guidance on how to approach discussions about risk. The guidance will come into effect on 2 June 2008 and will replace Seeking patients' consent: the ethical considerations.
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The GMC has published new guidance for doctors on consent and decision-making. The guidance: sets out the key principles of good decision-making, which apply to all decisions about care from simple treatment for minor and self-limiting conditions to major surgery; takes account of changes in the law, in particular about making decisions when patients lack capacity; reflects the shift in professional and public attitudes towards more patient-centred care; contains practical advice on sharing information and discussing treatment options; and includes guidance on how to approach discussions about risk. The guidance will come into effect on 2 June 2008 and will replace Seeking patients' consent: the ethical considerations.
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NEIGHBOURHOODS
People’s attachment to place: The influence of neighbourhood deprivation (14th May 2008)
An examination of the attachment people feel to their current neighbourhood, looking at the extent and nature of attachment in deprived areas. In particular, the study looks at the impacts of neighbourhood instability and social mix on attachment, and considers place attachment from a regeneration perspective, drawing on quantitative and qualitative evidence. It covers: the main drivers of neighbourhood attachment, in general and in deprived areas in particular; the extent to which neighbourhood turnover undermines attachment in deprived areas; whether attachment is lower in more ‘mixed communities’; whether attachment depends on the ’fit’ between personal and area characteristics; and the implications for regeneration policy and practice.
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An examination of the attachment people feel to their current neighbourhood, looking at the extent and nature of attachment in deprived areas. In particular, the study looks at the impacts of neighbourhood instability and social mix on attachment, and considers place attachment from a regeneration perspective, drawing on quantitative and qualitative evidence. It covers: the main drivers of neighbourhood attachment, in general and in deprived areas in particular; the extent to which neighbourhood turnover undermines attachment in deprived areas; whether attachment is lower in more ‘mixed communities’; whether attachment depends on the ’fit’ between personal and area characteristics; and the implications for regeneration policy and practice.
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NHS
Public perceptions of privacy and dignity in hospitals (13th May 2008)
Cleanliness and staff attitudes are the most important factors for patients to feel they are treated with privacy and dignity in hospital, research published today by the Department of Health shows. The research, conducted by Ipsos MORI, involved 2,000 interviews with members of the public across the country. It was designed to explore perceptions towards privacy and dignity in hospitals, with particular emphasis on the importance of single-sex accommodation.
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Cleanliness and staff attitudes are the most important factors for patients to feel they are treated with privacy and dignity in hospital, research published today by the Department of Health shows. The research, conducted by Ipsos MORI, involved 2,000 interviews with members of the public across the country. It was designed to explore perceptions towards privacy and dignity in hospitals, with particular emphasis on the importance of single-sex accommodation.
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NICE
Management of long-term sickness and incapacity: consultation on the evidence (14th May 2008)
NICE was asked by the Department of Health (DH) to develop guidance on the management of long term sickness and incapacity. The aim of this consultation is to enable stakeholders to consider the evidence gathered and to provide the opportunity to comment, in particular on: major gaps in the evidence gathered, including papers in the published literature that we have not been able to identify; queries around the interpretation of the evidence, both of single studies and the reviewed material as a whole; the applicability of the evidence and its usefulness for the development of guidance; issues relating to cost-effectiveness. Closing date for comments is 12th June 2008.
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Influenza (prophylaxis) – amantidine, oseltamivir and zanamivir: appraisal consultation document (16th May 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 oseltamivir, amantadine and zanamivir 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 oseltamivir, amantadine and zanamivir. Closing date for comments is 9th June 2008.
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NICE was asked by the Department of Health (DH) to develop guidance on the management of long term sickness and incapacity. The aim of this consultation is to enable stakeholders to consider the evidence gathered and to provide the opportunity to comment, in particular on: major gaps in the evidence gathered, including papers in the published literature that we have not been able to identify; queries around the interpretation of the evidence, both of single studies and the reviewed material as a whole; the applicability of the evidence and its usefulness for the development of guidance; issues relating to cost-effectiveness. Closing date for comments is 12th June 2008.
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Influenza (prophylaxis) – amantidine, oseltamivir and zanamivir: appraisal consultation document (16th May 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 oseltamivir, amantadine and zanamivir 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 oseltamivir, amantadine and zanamivir. Closing date for comments is 9th June 2008.
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OPHTHALMOLOGY
Transitional arrangements in National Health Service (Performers Lists) Amendment Regulations 2008 (13th May 2008)
This document provides guidance on transitional provisions to introduce the General Ophthalmic Services Contract Regulations 2008 and the National Health Service (performers List) Amendment Regulations 2008.
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Guidance on Primary Ophthalmic Services Regulations 2008 (13th May 2008)
This document provides guidance on Primary Ophthalmic Services Regulations 2008.
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Guidance for Primary Care Trusts on ophthalmic performers list management (13th May 2008)
This document provides guidance and best practice advice to Primary Care Trusts on the National Health Service (Performers Lists) Amendment Regulations 2008. These regulations amend the National Health Service Performers Lists Regulations 2004 and introduce local performer lists for primary ophthalmic services.
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Guidance for Primary Care Trusts on General Ophthalmic Contracts (13th May 2008)
This document provides guidance on contracts for the provision of primary ophthalmic services which are being introduced to replace the ophthalmic list system.
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This document provides guidance on transitional provisions to introduce the General Ophthalmic Services Contract Regulations 2008 and the National Health Service (performers List) Amendment Regulations 2008.
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Guidance on Primary Ophthalmic Services Regulations 2008 (13th May 2008)
This document provides guidance on Primary Ophthalmic Services Regulations 2008.
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Guidance for Primary Care Trusts on ophthalmic performers list management (13th May 2008)
This document provides guidance and best practice advice to Primary Care Trusts on the National Health Service (Performers Lists) Amendment Regulations 2008. These regulations amend the National Health Service Performers Lists Regulations 2004 and introduce local performer lists for primary ophthalmic services.
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Guidance for Primary Care Trusts on General Ophthalmic Contracts (13th May 2008)
This document provides guidance on contracts for the provision of primary ophthalmic services which are being introduced to replace the ophthalmic list system.
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PARLIAMENTARY PUBLICATIONS
Communities and Local Government Committee – Refuse Collection: Waste Reduction Pilots – Government Response to the Committee’s Sixth Report – Second Special Report of Session 2007-08 (14th May 2008)
Committee of Public Accounts – The Carbon Trust: Accelerating the move to a low carbon economy – Twenty-first Report of Session 2007-08 (20th May 2008)
Committee of Public Accounts – The Carbon Trust: Accelerating the move to a low carbon economy – Twenty-first Report of Session 2007-08 (20th May 2008)
PRIMARY CARE TRUSTS
Framework for Managing Choice, Cooperation and Competition (16th May 2008)
This Framework supports SHAs and PCTs in understanding the roles, responsibilities, values and behaviours required for the effective management of choice and competition within the NHS. The Framework is the outcome of a series of workshops and seminars with senior SHA and PCT leaders. The Framework should be read in conjunction with the ‘Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition’ (Annex D of the 2008/9 Operating Framework) and the ‘PCT Procurement Guide for Health Services’ (published 16 May 2008). Additionally, the Framework signals a further series of tools and guidance for system managers to be released throughout the year.
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This Framework supports SHAs and PCTs in understanding the roles, responsibilities, values and behaviours required for the effective management of choice and competition within the NHS. The Framework is the outcome of a series of workshops and seminars with senior SHA and PCT leaders. The Framework should be read in conjunction with the ‘Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition’ (Annex D of the 2008/9 Operating Framework) and the ‘PCT Procurement Guide for Health Services’ (published 16 May 2008). Additionally, the Framework signals a further series of tools and guidance for system managers to be released throughout the year.
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PUBLIC HEALTH
Finding Public Health Knowledge and Information – A Guide for the North West (May 2008)
This leaflet, produced by the North West Primary Care Librarians Group, contains a list of ‘key’ public health knowledge and information resources.
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This leaflet, produced by the North West Primary Care Librarians Group, contains a list of ‘key’ public health knowledge and information resources.
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SMOKING/TOBACCO
Working with Black and Minority Ethnic Communities: A guide for Stop Smoking Service Managers (16th May 2008)
Smoking is the largest avoidable cause of death in England. As well as being individual tragedies, these deaths have a wider impact on the strength and cohesion of our communities. Stop Smoking Services play a key role in the overall tobacco control approach, along with measures like tackling contraband tobacco and working with young people. Like all public services, Stop Smoking services must be accessible to a diverse range of people. This document aims to support Stop Smoking Managers who are trying to make their services accessible to people from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. This is particularly important because some BME communities have high levels of smoking, and are more likely to experience poor health.
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Excellence in Tobacco Control: 10 high impact changes to achieve tobacco control (16th May 2008)
This document aims to achieve a sustainable and integrated approach to tobacco control at a local level. It clearly sets out the required actions for those charged with delivering tobacco control locally, and clearly identifies to senior stakeholders the need for high-level strategic support to achieve this.
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Smoking is the largest avoidable cause of death in England. As well as being individual tragedies, these deaths have a wider impact on the strength and cohesion of our communities. Stop Smoking Services play a key role in the overall tobacco control approach, along with measures like tackling contraband tobacco and working with young people. Like all public services, Stop Smoking services must be accessible to a diverse range of people. This document aims to support Stop Smoking Managers who are trying to make their services accessible to people from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. This is particularly important because some BME communities have high levels of smoking, and are more likely to experience poor health.
Click here for the Guide
Excellence in Tobacco Control: 10 high impact changes to achieve tobacco control (16th May 2008)
This document aims to achieve a sustainable and integrated approach to tobacco control at a local level. It clearly sets out the required actions for those charged with delivering tobacco control locally, and clearly identifies to senior stakeholders the need for high-level strategic support to achieve this.
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STATISTICS
Diagnostics waiting times and activity data: month ending 31st March 200 (14th May 2008)
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Accident and Emergency attendances Quarter ending March 2008 (16th May 2008)
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Quarterly population estimates, England and Wales – Q1 2008 (20th May 2008)
Neighbourhood Statistics: Model Based Estimates of Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours at PCO level 2003-2005 (14th May 2008)
Labour market statistics: May 2008 (14th May 2008)
Labour market statistics: May 2008 – North West (14th May 2008)
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Accident and Emergency attendances Quarter ending March 2008 (16th May 2008)
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Quarterly population estimates, England and Wales – Q1 2008 (20th May 2008)
Neighbourhood Statistics: Model Based Estimates of Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours at PCO level 2003-2005 (14th May 2008)
Labour market statistics: May 2008 (14th May 2008)
Labour market statistics: May 2008 – North West (14th May 2008)
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