Please note that I am on annual leave for a week when the next Bulletin is due, so it will be distributed w/c 3rd November 2008.
Thanks
15 October 2008
ALCOHOL
The impact of alcohol in Greater Manchester: quarterly report August 2008 (new to website 7th October 2008)
This report provides data including: Details of latest reports on consumption; Details on alcohol-related road accidents, fires and hospital admissions; Local alcohol-related police incident data and details of offenders in contact with the probation service; Details on underage test purchasing and alcohol treatment; and Examples of local initiatives to address alcohol-related harm.
Report
Investigating drinking behaviours and alcohol knowledge amongst people resident in the Linacre and Derby wards of Sefton: an evaluation of the It’s Your Choice intervention. Final report (August 2008)
In order to address the high levels of alcohol consumption and related harm in Linacre and Derby, Sefton PCT co-ordinated the It’s Your Choice intervention. This aimed to raise awareness of the negative consequences of excessive alcohol use, units, and safer ways to drink alcohol. It provided information through formats such as posters, a telephone helpline, and information booklets. This report details the final analysis.
Report
This report provides data including: Details of latest reports on consumption; Details on alcohol-related road accidents, fires and hospital admissions; Local alcohol-related police incident data and details of offenders in contact with the probation service; Details on underage test purchasing and alcohol treatment; and Examples of local initiatives to address alcohol-related harm.
Report
Investigating drinking behaviours and alcohol knowledge amongst people resident in the Linacre and Derby wards of Sefton: an evaluation of the It’s Your Choice intervention. Final report (August 2008)
In order to address the high levels of alcohol consumption and related harm in Linacre and Derby, Sefton PCT co-ordinated the It’s Your Choice intervention. This aimed to raise awareness of the negative consequences of excessive alcohol use, units, and safer ways to drink alcohol. It provided information through formats such as posters, a telephone helpline, and information booklets. This report details the final analysis.
Report
BULLETINS/NEWSLETTER
National Cancer Survivorship Initiative Newsletter - Autumn 2008, Issue 1 (2nd October 2008)
Third Sector Update and News - Issue1, September (8th October 2008)
NHS Resilience Newsletters (10th October 2008)
Health Protection Report Vol. 2 No. 40 (3rd October 2008)
Health Protection Report Vol. 2 No. 41 (10th October 2008)
CSIP Telecare eNewsletter - September 2008 (7th October 2008)
Third Sector Update and News - Issue1, September (8th October 2008)
NHS Resilience Newsletters (10th October 2008)
Health Protection Report Vol. 2 No. 40 (3rd October 2008)
Health Protection Report Vol. 2 No. 41 (10th October 2008)
CSIP Telecare eNewsletter - September 2008 (7th October 2008)
CANCER
Lung Cancer in the North West (September 2008)
This report evaluates trends in lung cancer in the North West of England with particular focus on the epidemiology and treatment of lung cancer, and future impact of the smoking ban. The report builds upon and expands on previously published work on lung cancer in Cheshire and Merseyside, and covers the whole of the North West.
Report
This report evaluates trends in lung cancer in the North West of England with particular focus on the epidemiology and treatment of lung cancer, and future impact of the smoking ban. The report builds upon and expands on previously published work on lung cancer in Cheshire and Merseyside, and covers the whole of the North West.
Report
CARE/CARERS
Reducing gender inequalities to create a sustainable care system (2nd October 2008)
Women mainly provide family care, but as women’s economic opportunities increase they will not continue to bear the costs of providing care unaided. To create a sustainable care system, care and carers must be better supported and more highly valued to involve more men in caring and reduce gender inequalities.
Document
Women mainly provide family care, but as women’s economic opportunities increase they will not continue to bear the costs of providing care unaided. To create a sustainable care system, care and carers must be better supported and more highly valued to involve more men in caring and reduce gender inequalities.
Document
CHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLE
Child Health Promotion Programme (CHPP) National Conference - 18th June 2008. Summary Report (8th October 2008)
The updated Child Health Promotion Programme (CHPP), Pregnancy and the first five years of life, was launched by the Department of Health (DH) and the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) on 17th March 2008. To help support implementation of the Programme a national conference was held on 18th June. The conference was for commissioners of children's services, senior clinical and/or service leads for children and families from PCTs and Local Authorities, as well as national and regional leaders and stakeholders.
Report
Young people and territoriality in British cities (14th October 2008)
Territoriality among young people has been identified in some previous studies as a source of social exclusion and disadvantage and as one of the roots of gang behaviour. It has also begun to be recognised by policy-makers working to improve young people’s life chances and to promote safer communities. This research focuses on understanding territoriality in its own right and examines: what territoriality is, how it is experienced by young people and who is involved; the origins of territoriality in disadvantaged places; the impacts of territoriality on young people’s lives; the range of projects which aim to deter or counteract territorial behaviour; and the public policy implications of recognising territoriality as an important social force in disadvantaged places.
Report
Findings
The updated Child Health Promotion Programme (CHPP), Pregnancy and the first five years of life, was launched by the Department of Health (DH) and the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) on 17th March 2008. To help support implementation of the Programme a national conference was held on 18th June. The conference was for commissioners of children's services, senior clinical and/or service leads for children and families from PCTs and Local Authorities, as well as national and regional leaders and stakeholders.
Report
Young people and territoriality in British cities (14th October 2008)
Territoriality among young people has been identified in some previous studies as a source of social exclusion and disadvantage and as one of the roots of gang behaviour. It has also begun to be recognised by policy-makers working to improve young people’s life chances and to promote safer communities. This research focuses on understanding territoriality in its own right and examines: what territoriality is, how it is experienced by young people and who is involved; the origins of territoriality in disadvantaged places; the impacts of territoriality on young people’s lives; the range of projects which aim to deter or counteract territorial behaviour; and the public policy implications of recognising territoriality as an important social force in disadvantaged places.
Report
Findings
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Early Years Consultant’s Handbook (8th October 2008)
Local Authorities have a statutory duty to provide information, advice and training to their early years workforce, and early years consultants should be at the forefront of delivering this.
Consultants are key players in ensuring that a local authority's quality improvement strategy is implemented in all settings in a way that impacts on the lives of children and their families, offering measured support in inverse proportion to success. This requires strong leadership and partnerships with settings across the maintained and private, voluntary and independent sectors, as well as with other children's services providers. This handbook offers some tools and information which early years consultants will find useful in carrying out this important role.
Handbook
Local Authorities have a statutory duty to provide information, advice and training to their early years workforce, and early years consultants should be at the forefront of delivering this.
Consultants are key players in ensuring that a local authority's quality improvement strategy is implemented in all settings in a way that impacts on the lives of children and their families, offering measured support in inverse proportion to success. This requires strong leadership and partnerships with settings across the maintained and private, voluntary and independent sectors, as well as with other children's services providers. This handbook offers some tools and information which early years consultants will find useful in carrying out this important role.
Handbook
COMMISSIONING
How to Achieve World Class Commissioning Competencies. Practical tips for NHS Commissioners (7th October 2008)
Developed by over 100 stakeholders, this publication sets out practical tips for achieving the competencies. It includes sources of advice and has information for each competency along with the supporting evidence required.
Publication
World Class Commissioning Programme - September update (9th October 2008)
Letter from Gary Belfield, Director of Commissioning, to SHA Chief Executives and Directors of Commissioning, with a monthly progress report on the world class commissioning programme.
Update
Invest to Save. Improving outcomes in cardiovascular disease. A guide for practice-based commissioners (7th October 2008)
This guide for practice-based commissioners highlights the strong evidence base for focusing on both prevention and treatment in primary care. It provides practice-based commissioning (PBC) consortia with a clear framework for implementing a systematic approach to managing risk and managing disease.
Guide
Adolescent Health Primary Care Service Framework (10th October 2008)
The latest Primary Care Service Framework which is focused on Adolescent Health is now available. The purpose of this Primary Care Service Framework is to equip commissioners, providers and practitioners with the necessary background knowledge, service and implementation details to deliver a safe, high quality, integrated adolescent health service in primary care; and as a means of improving patient’s health and quality of life by providing patient-centred, systematic and integrated support.
Framework
The Commissioning Cycle (October 2008)
The Information Centre have produced an interactive information map for every stage of the Commissioning Cycle. The Commissioning Cycle diagram is also available to download as a PDF.
Interactive Commissioning Cycle
Commissioning Cycle Diagram
Developed by over 100 stakeholders, this publication sets out practical tips for achieving the competencies. It includes sources of advice and has information for each competency along with the supporting evidence required.
Publication
World Class Commissioning Programme - September update (9th October 2008)
Letter from Gary Belfield, Director of Commissioning, to SHA Chief Executives and Directors of Commissioning, with a monthly progress report on the world class commissioning programme.
Update
Invest to Save. Improving outcomes in cardiovascular disease. A guide for practice-based commissioners (7th October 2008)
This guide for practice-based commissioners highlights the strong evidence base for focusing on both prevention and treatment in primary care. It provides practice-based commissioning (PBC) consortia with a clear framework for implementing a systematic approach to managing risk and managing disease.
Guide
Adolescent Health Primary Care Service Framework (10th October 2008)
The latest Primary Care Service Framework which is focused on Adolescent Health is now available. The purpose of this Primary Care Service Framework is to equip commissioners, providers and practitioners with the necessary background knowledge, service and implementation details to deliver a safe, high quality, integrated adolescent health service in primary care; and as a means of improving patient’s health and quality of life by providing patient-centred, systematic and integrated support.
Framework
The Commissioning Cycle (October 2008)
The Information Centre have produced an interactive information map for every stage of the Commissioning Cycle. The Commissioning Cycle diagram is also available to download as a PDF.
Interactive Commissioning Cycle
Commissioning Cycle Diagram
COMMUNITIES
Neighbourhood management beyond the pathfinders: A national overview (6th October 2008)
The report provides an overview of how neighbourhood management activity has been extended beyond the pathfinder areas into other neighbourhoods. It includes a summary of the national evidence base about the nature of neighbourhood management and the findings of a new national survey of local authorities about the extent of neighbourhood management and the different models emerging. It draws on summaries of ten new case studies of neighbourhood management initiatives, illustrating the range of practices.
Report
Neighbourhood management pathfinders: final evaluation report, people, places, public services: making the connections (6th October 2008)
This report draws together findings from an extensive evaluation of neighbourhood management pathfinders conducted between 2002 and 2008 including household survey analyses, interviews and case studies. This evaluation report provides a final statement of how neighbourhood management has been delivered by the pathfinders and of what has been achieved.
Report
The report provides an overview of how neighbourhood management activity has been extended beyond the pathfinder areas into other neighbourhoods. It includes a summary of the national evidence base about the nature of neighbourhood management and the findings of a new national survey of local authorities about the extent of neighbourhood management and the different models emerging. It draws on summaries of ten new case studies of neighbourhood management initiatives, illustrating the range of practices.
Report
Neighbourhood management pathfinders: final evaluation report, people, places, public services: making the connections (6th October 2008)
This report draws together findings from an extensive evaluation of neighbourhood management pathfinders conducted between 2002 and 2008 including household survey analyses, interviews and case studies. This evaluation report provides a final statement of how neighbourhood management has been delivered by the pathfinders and of what has been achieved.
Report
CONSULTATIONS
Consultation on the European Commission’s proposals for a Directive on the application of patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare (8th October 2008)
On 2 July 2008 the European Commission published a draft Directive on the application of patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare. This draft Directive seeks to clarify and codify existing European Court of Justice case law on when a patients can exercise their freedom to obtain health services to which they are entitled to in the UK, in another European Union Member State. The draft Directive also proposes that the Commission should co-ordinate across, or issue guidelines on, Member States in some areas of healthcare. The Directive is currently subject to negotiation. This consultation seeks to inform the UK Government’s negotiating position on the draft Directive and seeks views on the impacts the Directive could have on UK health systems. An initial impact assessment including an equality screening template on the Directive are also published. Closing date for comments is 3rd December 2008.
Consultation
Partial Impact Assessment
Consultation on a National Framework for Assessing Children and Young People’s Continuing Care (2nd October 2008)
Consultation document on proposals for a National Framework for assessing children and young people’s continuing care. The Framework is intended to assist Primary Care Trusts to apply a consistent and transparent approach to assessing the healthcare needs of children and young people and to work jointly with local authorities to provide services in the light of those needs. This Framework will apply in respect of children and young people under the age of 18 years. Closing date for comments is 31st December 2008.
Consultation
Impact Assessment
Improving the value of drug treatment systems - draft assumptions (13th October 2008)
The National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NTA) has been asked by the Government to develop a model of drug treatment systems, and a related tool, that can help commissioning partnerships in delivering the best possible outcomes from the available resources for their treatment systems. The NTA is asking for comments on the draft assumptions behind the proposed model. The 12 week consultation begins on 13th October 2008 and finishes on 5th Jan 2009.
Consultation
On 2 July 2008 the European Commission published a draft Directive on the application of patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare. This draft Directive seeks to clarify and codify existing European Court of Justice case law on when a patients can exercise their freedom to obtain health services to which they are entitled to in the UK, in another European Union Member State. The draft Directive also proposes that the Commission should co-ordinate across, or issue guidelines on, Member States in some areas of healthcare. The Directive is currently subject to negotiation. This consultation seeks to inform the UK Government’s negotiating position on the draft Directive and seeks views on the impacts the Directive could have on UK health systems. An initial impact assessment including an equality screening template on the Directive are also published. Closing date for comments is 3rd December 2008.
Consultation
Partial Impact Assessment
Consultation on a National Framework for Assessing Children and Young People’s Continuing Care (2nd October 2008)
Consultation document on proposals for a National Framework for assessing children and young people’s continuing care. The Framework is intended to assist Primary Care Trusts to apply a consistent and transparent approach to assessing the healthcare needs of children and young people and to work jointly with local authorities to provide services in the light of those needs. This Framework will apply in respect of children and young people under the age of 18 years. Closing date for comments is 31st December 2008.
Consultation
Impact Assessment
Improving the value of drug treatment systems - draft assumptions (13th October 2008)
The National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NTA) has been asked by the Government to develop a model of drug treatment systems, and a related tool, that can help commissioning partnerships in delivering the best possible outcomes from the available resources for their treatment systems. The NTA is asking for comments on the draft assumptions behind the proposed model. The 12 week consultation begins on 13th October 2008 and finishes on 5th Jan 2009.
Consultation
DENTAL
Government’s response to the Health Select Committee Report on Dental Services (7th October 2008)
The House of Commons Health Select Committee published its report on Dental Services on 2 July 2008. This Command Paper sets out the interim Government response to the conclusions and recommendations in the report. The Committee’s report included 41 conclusions and recommendations. In this response the conclusions and recommendations are addressed in the same numerical order, for ease of reference, as they appear on pages 61-66 of the report. Some are grouped together where they respond to the same issue. Elsewhere there are cross-references to previous responses.
Paper
The House of Commons Health Select Committee published its report on Dental Services on 2 July 2008. This Command Paper sets out the interim Government response to the conclusions and recommendations in the report. The Committee’s report included 41 conclusions and recommendations. In this response the conclusions and recommendations are addressed in the same numerical order, for ease of reference, as they appear on pages 61-66 of the report. Some are grouped together where they respond to the same issue. Elsewhere there are cross-references to previous responses.
Paper
Guidance for use of the NHS identity in dental practices (10th October 2008)
New guidance has been produced for PCTs and providers of NHS dentistry. This is part of a wider strategy to introduce the NHS identity at all levels of primary care to increase visibility of, and to improve access to, the full range of NHS services.
Guidance
Technical guidance
HTM 01-05: Decontamination in dental practice (14th October 2008)
This guidance has been produced to reflect a reasonable and rational response to emerging evidence around the effectiveness of decontamination in primary care dental practices and the possibility of prion transmission through protein contamination of dental instruments.
Guidance
DIET/NUTRITION
CLIC Sargent’s Fit to Eat guidance for children and young people undergoing treatment for cancer (1st October 2008)
Letter drawing attention to the 'Fit to Eat' guidelines and related NHS guidance and initiatives with links to the guidance.
Information
Changes in food and drink advertising and promotion to children: a report outlining the changes in the nature and balance of food and drink advertising and promotion to children, from January 2003 to December 2007 (13th October 2008)
This report sets out the current restrictions for broadcast and non-broadcast media; the findings of the Thomson Intermedia research on overall food and drink advertising spend across a range of media, child-themed ad-spend and TV viewing figures; and the output of the Food and Drink Advertising and Promotion Forum.
Report
Letter drawing attention to the 'Fit to Eat' guidelines and related NHS guidance and initiatives with links to the guidance.
Information
Changes in food and drink advertising and promotion to children: a report outlining the changes in the nature and balance of food and drink advertising and promotion to children, from January 2003 to December 2007 (13th October 2008)
This report sets out the current restrictions for broadcast and non-broadcast media; the findings of the Thomson Intermedia research on overall food and drink advertising spend across a range of media, child-themed ad-spend and TV viewing figures; and the output of the Food and Drink Advertising and Promotion Forum.
Report
DISEASES AND DISORDERS
Zoonoses Report 2007 (9th October 2008)
Zoonoses are diseases and infections which are transmitted naturally between animals and humans. The report brings together data and information published from various sources throughout 2007 and draws on information from humans, food, feed and animals, providing comparable data from previous years. It covers the major food and water-borne zoonoses (Campylobacter, Salmonella, Vero cytotoxin producing E. coli O157 (VTEC O157)and Cryptosporidium), and the main notifiable zoonotic diseases of animals including bovine tuberculosis, brucellosis, anthrax, rabies, West Nile Virus, BSE and Avian Influenza.
Report
Zoonoses are diseases and infections which are transmitted naturally between animals and humans. The report brings together data and information published from various sources throughout 2007 and draws on information from humans, food, feed and animals, providing comparable data from previous years. It covers the major food and water-borne zoonoses (Campylobacter, Salmonella, Vero cytotoxin producing E. coli O157 (VTEC O157)and Cryptosporidium), and the main notifiable zoonotic diseases of animals including bovine tuberculosis, brucellosis, anthrax, rabies, West Nile Virus, BSE and Avian Influenza.
Report
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS
Delivering 14-19 Reform: Next Steps (13th October 2008)
This document from the Department for Children, Schools and Families, presents a clear picture of their overall 14 to 19 reform programme in terms of progress to date, further developments since 2005 and their wider objectives for every child aged 0 to 19 and beyond as set out in the Children’s Plan.
Report
Summary
Learning together to be safe: a toolkit to help schools contribute to the prevention of violent extremism (October 2008)
This toolkit responds to calls from schools for more practical advice. It is the product of discussions with young people, teachers, police, community representatives, and local authorities across the country. The toolkit is aimed at schools leaders for use in staff training, reviewing school practice and developing partnership working. It is for all schools, primary and secondary, across England. The Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills (DIUS) will be distributing a version adapted for further education colleges.
Toolkit
This document from the Department for Children, Schools and Families, presents a clear picture of their overall 14 to 19 reform programme in terms of progress to date, further developments since 2005 and their wider objectives for every child aged 0 to 19 and beyond as set out in the Children’s Plan.
Report
Summary
Learning together to be safe: a toolkit to help schools contribute to the prevention of violent extremism (October 2008)
This toolkit responds to calls from schools for more practical advice. It is the product of discussions with young people, teachers, police, community representatives, and local authorities across the country. The toolkit is aimed at schools leaders for use in staff training, reviewing school practice and developing partnership working. It is for all schools, primary and secondary, across England. The Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills (DIUS) will be distributing a version adapted for further education colleges.
Toolkit
ELDERLY/OLDER PEOPLE
Health and Care Services for Older People: Overview report on research to support the National Service Framework for Older People (2nd October 2008)
This report summarises the key findings from a group of 16 studies commissioned by the Policy Research Programme under the ‘Older People’s use of services’ Research Initiative. The aim of the initiative was to inform and assess the implementation of the National Service Framework for Older People (2001).
Report
Primary Concerns. Older people’s access to primary care (October 2008)
Older people are the main adult users of most NHS services and their day-to-day experience of the NHS is with primary care and community services - with their GP, pharmacist, chiropodist, dentist and community or practice nurse. The sad truth is that these services sometimes let older people down. This report injects the voices of older people into the debate about reform of primary and community care. It outlines findings from research commissioned by Age Concern in order to inform both national health policy and local NHS commissioners and service providers. The research gathered evidence of older people's experiences for the services they use most often and those where access is known to be a problem.
Report
This report summarises the key findings from a group of 16 studies commissioned by the Policy Research Programme under the ‘Older People’s use of services’ Research Initiative. The aim of the initiative was to inform and assess the implementation of the National Service Framework for Older People (2001).
Report
Primary Concerns. Older people’s access to primary care (October 2008)
Older people are the main adult users of most NHS services and their day-to-day experience of the NHS is with primary care and community services - with their GP, pharmacist, chiropodist, dentist and community or practice nurse. The sad truth is that these services sometimes let older people down. This report injects the voices of older people into the debate about reform of primary and community care. It outlines findings from research commissioned by Age Concern in order to inform both national health policy and local NHS commissioners and service providers. The research gathered evidence of older people's experiences for the services they use most often and those where access is known to be a problem.
Report
ETHNICITY
The housing and neighbourhood impact of Britain’s changing ethnic mix (7th October 2008)
Housing pressures in British cities partly result from the net migration of people to Britain over the past ten years. Immigration has also changed the nature of minority ethnic communities, while long established minority ethnic communities are changing with successive generations. What does recent research tell us about the nature of these changes, and their impact on policy and practice in housing and neighbourhood renewal?
Document
Housing pressures in British cities partly result from the net migration of people to Britain over the past ten years. Immigration has also changed the nature of minority ethnic communities, while long established minority ethnic communities are changing with successive generations. What does recent research tell us about the nature of these changes, and their impact on policy and practice in housing and neighbourhood renewal?
Document
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
Practical Guidance: Destruction of requested information (October 2008)
The Information Commissioner has published guidance reminding public authorities when information that is or may be subject to a request for disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, can be destroyed. For example, it is permissible to destroy information in accordance with a data retention policy, but not good practice to do if a freedom of information has been submitted.
Guidance
Model Publication Scheme 2009 (October 2008)
The Information Commissioner has published a new model publication scheme for public authorities (central and local government, health, education etc) subject to the Freedom of Information Act and which relevant bodies will be encouraged to adopt from 1 January 2009. Enforcement measures will be supplemented by spot checks from February 2009.
Publication
The Information Commissioner has published guidance reminding public authorities when information that is or may be subject to a request for disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, can be destroyed. For example, it is permissible to destroy information in accordance with a data retention policy, but not good practice to do if a freedom of information has been submitted.
Guidance
Model Publication Scheme 2009 (October 2008)
The Information Commissioner has published a new model publication scheme for public authorities (central and local government, health, education etc) subject to the Freedom of Information Act and which relevant bodies will be encouraged to adopt from 1 January 2009. Enforcement measures will be supplemented by spot checks from February 2009.
Publication
GENERAL PRACTICE
Addressing Health Inequalities. A guide for general practitioners (October 2008)
The RCGP Health Inequalities Standing Group has launched Addressing Health Inequalities: a guide for general practitioners, a booklet which offers evidence-based examples of how GPs can positively influence health inequalities amongst their local population as practitioners, commissioners and community leaders.
Guide
The RCGP Health Inequalities Standing Group has launched Addressing Health Inequalities: a guide for general practitioners, a booklet which offers evidence-based examples of how GPs can positively influence health inequalities amongst their local population as practitioners, commissioners and community leaders.
Guide
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Review of health and social care burdens (3rd October 2008)
On 4 September 2008, the Lifting the Burdens Task Force, an independent body established by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, published their review of health and social care burdens. The review considered the burdens placed on local government as a result of its relationship with the Department of Health, and made a number of recommendations to address issues raised. The Department's formal response to that review has now been published.
Letter
Department of Health commentary on Task Force recommendations
Lifting the Burdens Task Force report and recommendations
Feeding back? Learning from complaints handling in health and social care (10th October 2008)
A report out today by the National Audit Office found that navigating complaints systems is not straightforward, particularly for health service users, and handling some complaints takes too long. There is little sharing of lessons from complaints or evidence that services are improving as a result. Some 133,600 NHS and 17,100 social care complaints were received in 2006–07. In a representative survey of adults in England, around one in seven people using NHS and social care services in the past three years have in some way been dissatisfied with their experience. But only five per cent of those who were dissatisfied with the NHS and 32 per cent who were dissatisfied with social care went on to make a formal complaint.
Report
Summary
Results of omnibus survey of health and social care service users
International review of complaints handling in health and social care
On 4 September 2008, the Lifting the Burdens Task Force, an independent body established by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, published their review of health and social care burdens. The review considered the burdens placed on local government as a result of its relationship with the Department of Health, and made a number of recommendations to address issues raised. The Department's formal response to that review has now been published.
Letter
Department of Health commentary on Task Force recommendations
Lifting the Burdens Task Force report and recommendations
Feeding back? Learning from complaints handling in health and social care (10th October 2008)
A report out today by the National Audit Office found that navigating complaints systems is not straightforward, particularly for health service users, and handling some complaints takes too long. There is little sharing of lessons from complaints or evidence that services are improving as a result. Some 133,600 NHS and 17,100 social care complaints were received in 2006–07. In a representative survey of adults in England, around one in seven people using NHS and social care services in the past three years have in some way been dissatisfied with their experience. But only five per cent of those who were dissatisfied with the NHS and 32 per cent who were dissatisfied with social care went on to make a formal complaint.
Report
Summary
Results of omnibus survey of health and social care service users
International review of complaints handling in health and social care
HEALTH PROTECTION
Emissions from compact fluorescent lights (9th October 2008)
New research by the Health Protection Agency has shown that some energy saving compact fluorescent lights can emit ultraviolet radiation at levels that, under certain conditions of use, can result in exposures higher than guideline levels. The Agency and Government Departments are calling on the European Union, relevant product standards bodies and the lighting industry to consider how product standards for lights can be tightened up.
Information
New research by the Health Protection Agency has shown that some energy saving compact fluorescent lights can emit ultraviolet radiation at levels that, under certain conditions of use, can result in exposures higher than guideline levels. The Agency and Government Departments are calling on the European Union, relevant product standards bodies and the lighting industry to consider how product standards for lights can be tightened up.
Information
HEALTHCARE
Human Rights in Healthcare - a Framework for Local Action (7th October 2008)
The Department of Health, the British Institute of Human Rights and 5 NHS Trusts have worked in conjunction to produce this framework to assist NHS trusts to develop and apply human rights based approaches (HRBAs) in their organisations to improve service design and delivery.
Short introduction
The Department of Health, the British Institute of Human Rights and 5 NHS Trusts have worked in conjunction to produce this framework to assist NHS trusts to develop and apply human rights based approaches (HRBAs) in their organisations to improve service design and delivery.
Short introduction
Framework
Human Rights in Healthcare project - final evaluation report 2008 (7th October 2008)
In November 2007 Ipsos MORI was commissioned to conduct an independent evaluation of the effectiveness of human rights based approaches in the five NHS organisations participating in the Human Rights in Healthcare project. Ipsos MORI published the results of the evaluation in July 2008.
Report
Human Rights in Healthcare project - final evaluation report 2008 (7th October 2008)
In November 2007 Ipsos MORI was commissioned to conduct an independent evaluation of the effectiveness of human rights based approaches in the five NHS organisations participating in the Human Rights in Healthcare project. Ipsos MORI published the results of the evaluation in July 2008.
Report
HOUSING
Making a difference: supported lodgings as a housing option for young people (1st October 2008)
Local authorities and their partners are making considerable inroads into the task of meeting the Government's target of eliminating the use of bed and breakfast accommodation for 16 and 17 year olds, except in an emergency and then for no more than six weeks. By 30 June 2008 the number staying in bed and breakfast had fallen from approximately 1,000 in September 2006 to 420, 160 of whom had been placed for more than six weeks. Supported lodgings services have played an important role in this in some areas, and Communities and Local Government has supported a number of new services in 2007-08. The aim of this guide is to inform and support local authorities' planning and commissioning of supported lodgings within the context of strategies to tackle youth homelessness. It is based on a review of supported lodgings services in 17 local authority areas in England, and of data collected through the Supporting People programme.
Guide
Local authorities and their partners are making considerable inroads into the task of meeting the Government's target of eliminating the use of bed and breakfast accommodation for 16 and 17 year olds, except in an emergency and then for no more than six weeks. By 30 June 2008 the number staying in bed and breakfast had fallen from approximately 1,000 in September 2006 to 420, 160 of whom had been placed for more than six weeks. Supported lodgings services have played an important role in this in some areas, and Communities and Local Government has supported a number of new services in 2007-08. The aim of this guide is to inform and support local authorities' planning and commissioning of supported lodgings within the context of strategies to tackle youth homelessness. It is based on a review of supported lodgings services in 17 local authority areas in England, and of data collected through the Supporting People programme.
Guide
MENTAL HEALTH
Out of the shadows? A review of the responses to recommendations made in “Pushed into the Shadows: young people’s experience of adult mental health facilities” (October 2008)
Primary care trusts and mental health trusts have some way to go if they are to meet the Government’s target to ensure no children or young people are inappropriately placed on adult mental health wards by 2010, the Children’s Commissioner for England today says today. Out Of The Shadows?, a joint report from 11 MILLION, led by the Children’s Commissioner for England, YoungMinds and Very Important Kids (VIK), says that although some authorities are making good progress, others still have some way to go. The report follows on from 11 MILLION’s report of January 2007, Pushed Into The Shadows, which outlined the appalling treatment many children and young people with mental health problems have had to endure when placed on adult mental health wards.
Report
Policies and Practices for mental health in Europe (10th October 2008)
This report, published by World Health Organisation, provides data not hitherto available on mental health policy and practice across the European Region. It also highlights important information gaps. Policies and practices for mental health in Europe allows for country to country comparisons on indicators such as numbers of psychiatrists, financing, community services, training of workforce, prescription of anti-depressants and representation of users and carers. Data for the 42 Member States involved was obtained from ministries of health.
Report
Fact Sheet
Briefing document
Key Points
PowerPoint presentation
How should services meet the needs of people with Down Syndrome who develop dementia? (October 2008)
People with Down syndrome are living longer. They also develop dementia, particularly Alzheimers, much earlier than others. As a result there is a growing need to promote appropriate assessment and care planning, and to ensure that housing and support services recognise and respond to the particular needs of those individuals with Down Syndrome who are living with dementia.
Publication
Primary care trusts and mental health trusts have some way to go if they are to meet the Government’s target to ensure no children or young people are inappropriately placed on adult mental health wards by 2010, the Children’s Commissioner for England today says today. Out Of The Shadows?, a joint report from 11 MILLION, led by the Children’s Commissioner for England, YoungMinds and Very Important Kids (VIK), says that although some authorities are making good progress, others still have some way to go. The report follows on from 11 MILLION’s report of January 2007, Pushed Into The Shadows, which outlined the appalling treatment many children and young people with mental health problems have had to endure when placed on adult mental health wards.
Report
Policies and Practices for mental health in Europe (10th October 2008)
This report, published by World Health Organisation, provides data not hitherto available on mental health policy and practice across the European Region. It also highlights important information gaps. Policies and practices for mental health in Europe allows for country to country comparisons on indicators such as numbers of psychiatrists, financing, community services, training of workforce, prescription of anti-depressants and representation of users and carers. Data for the 42 Member States involved was obtained from ministries of health.
Report
Fact Sheet
Briefing document
Key Points
PowerPoint presentation
How should services meet the needs of people with Down Syndrome who develop dementia? (October 2008)
People with Down syndrome are living longer. They also develop dementia, particularly Alzheimers, much earlier than others. As a result there is a growing need to promote appropriate assessment and care planning, and to ensure that housing and support services recognise and respond to the particular needs of those individuals with Down Syndrome who are living with dementia.
Publication
NHS
Auditors’ Local Evaluation 2007/08. Summary results for NHS trusts and primary care trusts (2nd October 2008)
The Auditors' Local Evaluation (ALE) assesses how well primary care trusts (PCTs) and NHS trusts manage and obtain value for money from their financial resources. ALE was introduced in 2005/06 and the overall picture is one of significant improvement over the three years assessed.
Briefing
Summary
Preparations for Winter (9th October 2008)
This letter from Lyn Simpson, Director of NHS Operations, outlines the Department of Health's expectations about preparations for winter, information reporting and communications and encloses a good practice guide on timely handover of patient care produced by NHS South West based on their learning and experience.
Letter
Good Practice Guide
Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme: Instructions and guidance for the NHS (10th October 2008)
This document provides information and guidance to NHS organisations on the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS), which replaces the current Hospital Travel Costs Scheme.
Document
The Auditors' Local Evaluation (ALE) assesses how well primary care trusts (PCTs) and NHS trusts manage and obtain value for money from their financial resources. ALE was introduced in 2005/06 and the overall picture is one of significant improvement over the three years assessed.
Briefing
Summary
Preparations for Winter (9th October 2008)
This letter from Lyn Simpson, Director of NHS Operations, outlines the Department of Health's expectations about preparations for winter, information reporting and communications and encloses a good practice guide on timely handover of patient care produced by NHS South West based on their learning and experience.
Letter
Good Practice Guide
Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme: Instructions and guidance for the NHS (10th October 2008)
This document provides information and guidance to NHS organisations on the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS), which replaces the current Hospital Travel Costs Scheme.
Document
NICE
Low back pain: consultation on the draft guideline (1st October 2008)
A clinical practice guideline on Low Back Pain 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. The full version describes the evidence and views that have been considered, and sets out the provisional recommendations that have been developed. The (NICE) short version presents the provisional recommendations only with some brief supporting information. Closing date for comments is 26th November 2008.
Draft full guideline
Full guideline appendices (A-F)
Draft NICE guideline
Consultation comments proforma
The revised NICE public health process and methods manuals: consultation on the 2008 drafts (1st October 2008)
The Centre for Public Health Excellence (CPHE) at NICE has carried out a review of the 'Process' and 'Methods' manuals for public health guidance. These documents describe the process and methods for developing public health intervention and programme guidance of NICE. Closing date for comments is 2nd January 2009.
CPHE Methods Manual
CPHE Process Manual
Methods Manual Comments Proforma
Process Manual Comments Proforma
Contraceptive services for socially disadvantaged young people: consultation on the draft scope (13th October 2008)
NICE was asked by the Department of Health to develop guidance on the provision of contraceptive services in appropriate settings for socially disadvantaged young people (up to the age of twenty five). All registered stakeholders for the above public health programme guidance are invited to comment on the draft scope. Closing date for comments is 10th November 2008.
Draft scope
Comments Form
Chronic heart failure (Partial update): draft scope consultation (13th October 2008)
NICE have been asked to develop a clinical practice guideline on Chronic heart failure (partial update) 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 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 November 2008.
Draft scope
Comments Form
Breast cancer (advanced or metastatic) - lapatinib (appraisal consultation 2) (14th October 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 lapatinib (in combination with capecitabine) and provide guidance on its use to the NHS in England and Wales. The Appraisal Committee met 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 lapatinib. Closing date for comments is 4th November 2008.
Consultation
Evaluation report
Diarrhoea and vomiting in children under 5: consultation on the draft guideline (14th October 2008)
A clinical practice guideline on Diarrhoea and vomiting in children 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. The full version describes the evidence and views that have been considered, and sets out the provisional recommendations that have been developed. The (NICE) short version presents the provisional recommendations only with some brief supporting information. Closing date for comments is 8th December 2008.
Full version
Appendices to full version
NICE version
Comments proforma
Latest implementation tools (8th October 2008)
Stroke
Audit Support
Identifying and supporting people most a risk of dying prematurely
Costing Statement
Slide Set
IPG274 Autologous pancreatic islet cell transplantation for improved glycaemic control after pancreatectomy
Audit Support
Influenza (prophylaxis) - amantadine, oseltamivir and zanamivir
Cost Template
Audit Support
CG69 Respiratory tract infections
Audit Support
Induction of labour
Audit Support
CG73 Chronic kidney disease
Costing Template
Slide Set
Venous thromboembolism - dabigatran
Costing Statement
Audit Support
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Costing Template
Slide Set
A clinical practice guideline on Low Back Pain 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. The full version describes the evidence and views that have been considered, and sets out the provisional recommendations that have been developed. The (NICE) short version presents the provisional recommendations only with some brief supporting information. Closing date for comments is 26th November 2008.
Draft full guideline
Full guideline appendices (A-F)
Draft NICE guideline
Consultation comments proforma
The revised NICE public health process and methods manuals: consultation on the 2008 drafts (1st October 2008)
The Centre for Public Health Excellence (CPHE) at NICE has carried out a review of the 'Process' and 'Methods' manuals for public health guidance. These documents describe the process and methods for developing public health intervention and programme guidance of NICE. Closing date for comments is 2nd January 2009.
CPHE Methods Manual
CPHE Process Manual
Methods Manual Comments Proforma
Process Manual Comments Proforma
Contraceptive services for socially disadvantaged young people: consultation on the draft scope (13th October 2008)
NICE was asked by the Department of Health to develop guidance on the provision of contraceptive services in appropriate settings for socially disadvantaged young people (up to the age of twenty five). All registered stakeholders for the above public health programme guidance are invited to comment on the draft scope. Closing date for comments is 10th November 2008.
Draft scope
Comments Form
Chronic heart failure (Partial update): draft scope consultation (13th October 2008)
NICE have been asked to develop a clinical practice guideline on Chronic heart failure (partial update) 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 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 November 2008.
Draft scope
Comments Form
Breast cancer (advanced or metastatic) - lapatinib (appraisal consultation 2) (14th October 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 lapatinib (in combination with capecitabine) and provide guidance on its use to the NHS in England and Wales. The Appraisal Committee met 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 lapatinib. Closing date for comments is 4th November 2008.
Consultation
Evaluation report
Diarrhoea and vomiting in children under 5: consultation on the draft guideline (14th October 2008)
A clinical practice guideline on Diarrhoea and vomiting in children 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. The full version describes the evidence and views that have been considered, and sets out the provisional recommendations that have been developed. The (NICE) short version presents the provisional recommendations only with some brief supporting information. Closing date for comments is 8th December 2008.
Full version
Appendices to full version
NICE version
Comments proforma
Latest implementation tools (8th October 2008)
Stroke
Audit Support
Identifying and supporting people most a risk of dying prematurely
Costing Statement
Slide Set
IPG274 Autologous pancreatic islet cell transplantation for improved glycaemic control after pancreatectomy
Audit Support
Influenza (prophylaxis) - amantadine, oseltamivir and zanamivir
Cost Template
Audit Support
CG69 Respiratory tract infections
Audit Support
Induction of labour
Audit Support
CG73 Chronic kidney disease
Costing Template
Slide Set
Venous thromboembolism - dabigatran
Costing Statement
Audit Support
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Costing Template
Slide Set
OBESITY
Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives: A toolkit for developing local strategies (6th October 2008)
This toolkit is to help PCTs and Local Authorities plan, coordinate and implement comprehensive strategies to prevent and manage overweight and obesity. It provides information and tools including useful statistics, practical initiatives, evidence of effectiveness, checklists, frameworks and examples of good practice. It is an update on the previous toolkit Lightening the Load: Tackling Overweight and Obesity: A toolkit for developing local strategies. There are new tools that provide a breakdown of the cost of obesity to every PCT. Other new tools include research from the upcoming Change4Life campaign that provides insight into families views on diet and activity.
Toolkit
Social and environmental interventions to reduce childhood obesity: a systematic map of reviews (October 2008)
This report describes a systematic map of existing research reviews relating to social and environmental interventions aimed at reducing or preventing obesity and overweight. Its focus is on research which has included children and young people.
Report
Summary
This toolkit is to help PCTs and Local Authorities plan, coordinate and implement comprehensive strategies to prevent and manage overweight and obesity. It provides information and tools including useful statistics, practical initiatives, evidence of effectiveness, checklists, frameworks and examples of good practice. It is an update on the previous toolkit Lightening the Load: Tackling Overweight and Obesity: A toolkit for developing local strategies. There are new tools that provide a breakdown of the cost of obesity to every PCT. Other new tools include research from the upcoming Change4Life campaign that provides insight into families views on diet and activity.
Toolkit
Social and environmental interventions to reduce childhood obesity: a systematic map of reviews (October 2008)
This report describes a systematic map of existing research reviews relating to social and environmental interventions aimed at reducing or preventing obesity and overweight. Its focus is on research which has included children and young people.
Report
Summary
PANDEMIC INFLUENZA
Pandemic flu guidance for environmental health practitioners (2nd October 2008)
This guidance explains how environmental health practitioners working in local authorities, health services or private sector settings, in the course of their daily work, can protect themselves, their colleagues and their families, and inform, advise and support others to prevent the spread of flu.
Guidance
This guidance explains how environmental health practitioners working in local authorities, health services or private sector settings, in the course of their daily work, can protect themselves, their colleagues and their families, and inform, advise and support others to prevent the spread of flu.
Guidance
PARLIAMENTARY PUBLICATIONS
Joint Committee on Human Rights - Scrutiny of Mental Health Legislation: Government Response to the Committee’s Sixteenth Report of Session 2007-08 - Thirty-second report of session 2007-08 (13th October 2008)
Committee of Public Accounts - NHS Pay Modernisation: New contracts for General Practice services in England - Forty-first report of session 2007-08 (9th October 2008)
Committee of Public Accounts - NHS Pay Modernisation: New contracts for General Practice services in England - Forty-first report of session 2007-08 (9th October 2008)
PATIENT SAFETY
Significant Event Audit (2nd October 2008)
The National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) has launched new guidance for general practice teams enabling them to learn from patient safety incidents and “near misses”. The new Significant Event Audit (SEA) guidance aims to improve the quality and safety of patient care in general practice.
A quick guide to conducting an SEA
SEA Guidance for Primary Care Teams
The National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) has launched new guidance for general practice teams enabling them to learn from patient safety incidents and “near misses”. The new Significant Event Audit (SEA) guidance aims to improve the quality and safety of patient care in general practice.
A quick guide to conducting an SEA
SEA Guidance for Primary Care Teams
POVERTY
The Sixth Annual Report on Fuel Poverty (2nd October 2008)
This report presents the statistics for the numbers in fuel poverty across the UK for 2006, and provides an update on the actions taken across and outside Government to tackle fuel poverty. Also published for the first time as part of the report is a detailed statistical annex which provides comprehensive analysis of the 2006 figures and projects forward the position for fuel poverty in 2007 and 2008.
Report
Child poverty: the stats. Analysis of the latest poverty statistics (October 2008)
This briefing, from Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG), examines the latest available income poverty and material deprivation data to show which groups of children experience poverty. It also looks at where policy has got to and what more is needed to tackle child poverty.
Briefing
This report presents the statistics for the numbers in fuel poverty across the UK for 2006, and provides an update on the actions taken across and outside Government to tackle fuel poverty. Also published for the first time as part of the report is a detailed statistical annex which provides comprehensive analysis of the 2006 figures and projects forward the position for fuel poverty in 2007 and 2008.
Report
Child poverty: the stats. Analysis of the latest poverty statistics (October 2008)
This briefing, from Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG), examines the latest available income poverty and material deprivation data to show which groups of children experience poverty. It also looks at where policy has got to and what more is needed to tackle child poverty.
Briefing
PRISONS/PRISON HEALTH
The problems and needs of newly sentenced prisoners: results from a national survey (13th October 2008)
This report presents information derived from interviews conducted shortly after reception into prison with a representative sample of nearly 1,500 newly sentenced adult prisoners. It is the first report from a major longitudinal survey of prisoners – 'Surveying Prisoner Crime Reduction' – which has several aims, including the collection of data on the problems and needs of prisoners; the interventions they receive while in prison; and outcomes upon release. The national survey looks at issues such as physical and mental health problems; accommodation and employment pre-custody; qualifications; and drug and alcohol use. Data are presented on a number of sub-groups of prisoners, including female offenders, those serving short sentences and young offenders.
Report
Positive Practice Positive Outcomes: A handbook for professionals in the criminal justice system working with offenders with learning disabilities (8th October 2008)
This handbook provides guidance on supporting vulnerable people within the Criminal Justice System and is designed to be read by criminal justice professionals and others working with the Criminal Justice System, including Health and Social Care Professionals.
Handbook
This report presents information derived from interviews conducted shortly after reception into prison with a representative sample of nearly 1,500 newly sentenced adult prisoners. It is the first report from a major longitudinal survey of prisoners – 'Surveying Prisoner Crime Reduction' – which has several aims, including the collection of data on the problems and needs of prisoners; the interventions they receive while in prison; and outcomes upon release. The national survey looks at issues such as physical and mental health problems; accommodation and employment pre-custody; qualifications; and drug and alcohol use. Data are presented on a number of sub-groups of prisoners, including female offenders, those serving short sentences and young offenders.
Report
Positive Practice Positive Outcomes: A handbook for professionals in the criminal justice system working with offenders with learning disabilities (8th October 2008)
This handbook provides guidance on supporting vulnerable people within the Criminal Justice System and is designed to be read by criminal justice professionals and others working with the Criminal Justice System, including Health and Social Care Professionals.
Handbook
PUBLIC HEALTH
Including diverse groups of children and young people in health promotion and public health research. A review of methodology and practice (30th September 2008)
The need for diversity in research is increasingly recognised by researchers, funders and other stakeholders. This report presents the findings of a methodological study on the inclusion of diverse groups of children and young people in health promotion (HP) and public health (PH) research.
Report
Summary
The need for diversity in research is increasingly recognised by researchers, funders and other stakeholders. This report presents the findings of a methodological study on the inclusion of diverse groups of children and young people in health promotion (HP) and public health (PH) research.
Report
Summary
SMOKING/TOBACCO
Beyond Smoking Kills (7th October 2008)
A new report published by Action on Smoking & Health (ASH) endorsed by the Faculty of Public Health (FPH) calls on the Government to introduce tough new measures to protect children and reduce inequalities. The report, Beyond ‘Smoking Kills’: protecting children, reducing inequalities, is a landmark publication reflecting on 10 years of progress since the launch of the first ever Government white paper on smoking and recommending a comprehensive plan for the next 10 years.
Report
Executive Summary
A new report published by Action on Smoking & Health (ASH) endorsed by the Faculty of Public Health (FPH) calls on the Government to introduce tough new measures to protect children and reduce inequalities. The report, Beyond ‘Smoking Kills’: protecting children, reducing inequalities, is a landmark publication reflecting on 10 years of progress since the launch of the first ever Government white paper on smoking and recommending a comprehensive plan for the next 10 years.
Report
Executive Summary
SOCIETY
Why are fear and distrust spiralling in twenty-first century Britain? (9th October 2008)
The Joseph Rowntree Foundations (JRF’s) recent public consultation revealed a strong sense of unease about some of the changes shaping British society. This Viewpoint continues the discussion about modern ‘social evils’ on the theme of ‘distrusting and fearful society’. Anna Minton argues that the cause of growing fear and distrust is visible physical inequality and segregation in the environment, combined with a commercially driven media with a vested interest in promoting fear.
Publication
What and who is it we don’t trust? (9th October 2008)
The Joseph Rowntree Foundations (JRF’s) recent public consultation revealed a strong sense of unease about some of the changes shaping British society. This Viewpoint continues the discussion about modern ‘social evils’ on the theme of ‘distrusting and fearful society’. Shaun Bailey looks at relationships between individuals, the state and community, and the effects these relationships have on our daily lives that may lead us not to trust.
Publication
The Joseph Rowntree Foundations (JRF’s) recent public consultation revealed a strong sense of unease about some of the changes shaping British society. This Viewpoint continues the discussion about modern ‘social evils’ on the theme of ‘distrusting and fearful society’. Anna Minton argues that the cause of growing fear and distrust is visible physical inequality and segregation in the environment, combined with a commercially driven media with a vested interest in promoting fear.
Publication
What and who is it we don’t trust? (9th October 2008)
The Joseph Rowntree Foundations (JRF’s) recent public consultation revealed a strong sense of unease about some of the changes shaping British society. This Viewpoint continues the discussion about modern ‘social evils’ on the theme of ‘distrusting and fearful society’. Shaun Bailey looks at relationships between individuals, the state and community, and the effects these relationships have on our daily lives that may lead us not to trust.
Publication
STATISTICS
Incidence and Mortality Statistics for Cancer Networks across the UK (7th October 2008)
One Year Survival Trends (including One Year Cancer Survival by Cancer Networks), England 1985-2004 (7th October 2008)
Mortality Target Monitoring - update to include data for 2007 (7th October 2008)
Report on the National Patient Choice Survey, May 2008 and provisional headline results of the July 2008 survey (13th October 2008)
GP Extended Opening Hours, Commissioners in England, September 2008 (14th October 2008)
Diagnostics waiting times and activity data: month ending 31st August 2008 (8th October 2008)
Commissioner based
Provider based
Community Care Statistics 2007-2008: Referrals, Assessments and Packages of Care for Adults, England - Provisional Council Data (7th October 2008)
Personal Social Services expenditure and unit costs: England 2007-08 Provisional Council Data (7th October 2008)
Drug treatment activity in 2007/08 (2nd October 2008)
Statistics from the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System 1 April 2007-31 March 2008
Statistical Release
Numbers in contact with drug treatment 2007/08
Retention rates 2007/08
One Year Survival Trends (including One Year Cancer Survival by Cancer Networks), England 1985-2004 (7th October 2008)
Mortality Target Monitoring - update to include data for 2007 (7th October 2008)
Report on the National Patient Choice Survey, May 2008 and provisional headline results of the July 2008 survey (13th October 2008)
GP Extended Opening Hours, Commissioners in England, September 2008 (14th October 2008)
Diagnostics waiting times and activity data: month ending 31st August 2008 (8th October 2008)
Commissioner based
Provider based
Community Care Statistics 2007-2008: Referrals, Assessments and Packages of Care for Adults, England - Provisional Council Data (7th October 2008)
Personal Social Services expenditure and unit costs: England 2007-08 Provisional Council Data (7th October 2008)
Drug treatment activity in 2007/08 (2nd October 2008)
Statistics from the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System 1 April 2007-31 March 2008
Statistical Release
Numbers in contact with drug treatment 2007/08
Retention rates 2007/08
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Taking the long term view: the Department of Health’s strategy for delivering sustainable development 2008-2011 (8th October 2008)
It is vital that the Department of Health commits to the issue of sustainable development for the long-term. The case for doing so is clear; they must ensure that by delivering better care and well-being for present generations, they are also ensuring that they are contributing to a strong and healthy society for generations of the future. This replaces “Delivering Sustainable Development DH Action Plan 2007/08”.
Document
It is vital that the Department of Health commits to the issue of sustainable development for the long-term. The case for doing so is clear; they must ensure that by delivering better care and well-being for present generations, they are also ensuring that they are contributing to a strong and healthy society for generations of the future. This replaces “Delivering Sustainable Development DH Action Plan 2007/08”.
Document
WORLD HEALTH
World Health Report 2008 (14th October 2008)
The World Health Report 2008, launched today, critically assesses the way that health care is organized, financed, and delivered in rich and poor countries around the world. The WHO report documents a number of failures and shortcomings that have left the health status of different populations, both within and between countries, dangerously out of balance.
Full Report
Summary
Introduction & Overview
The World Health Report 2008, launched today, critically assesses the way that health care is organized, financed, and delivered in rich and poor countries around the world. The WHO report documents a number of failures and shortcomings that have left the health status of different populations, both within and between countries, dangerously out of balance.
Full Report
Summary
Introduction & Overview
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