Bottle Feeding (3rd June 2009)The information in this leaflet will help you learn how to make up feeds as safely as possible to reduce the risks of giving formula milk to your baby.
Leaflet
Tackling healthcare associated infections through effective policy action (8th June 2009)The aim of this report is to examine the evidence base for the range of infection control policies, and identify areas for action in tackling the problem. It builds on the 2006 BMA Board of Science publication Healthcare associated infections - a guide for healthcare professionals which sets out the responsibilities healthcare professionals have in managing and reducing the incidence of HCAIs. As with other BMA Board of Science publications, this report is intended for policy makers with strategic or operational responsibility for public health in the UK, and will be of interest to healthcare professionals and patients.
Report
Supporting people with autism through adulthood (5th June 2009)Estimates are that there are around 400,000 adults in England with autism, yet most NHS organisations and local authorities do not know how many people with autism there are in the areas they serve and ¾ of local authorities do not have a specific commissioning strategy for adults with autism, the National Audit Office (NAO) reported.
Government departments and local health and social care organisations do not have enough information on numbers of adults with autism. They also lack a full understanding and awareness of the condition, limiting their ability to plan and deliver services effectively.
Documents
The NHS Constitution: all you need to know about how the NHS Constitution affects you as a provider or commissioner of NHS care (28th May 2009)This leaflet is aimed at NHS staff. It gives background information about the NHS Constitution, and explains those parts that are most relevant to NHS staff.
Leaflet
Chest pain: draft guideline consultation (26th May)A clinical practice guideline on Chest pain/discomfort of recent onset 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. Closing date for comments is 21st July 2009.
ConsultationExtracorporeal albumin dialysis for acute liver failure: interventional procedures consultation (27th May 2009)The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is examining extracorporeal albumin dialysis for acute liver failure and will publish guidance on its safety and efficacy to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. NICE’s Interventional Procedures Advisory Committee has considered the available evidence and the views of Specialist Advisers, who are consultants with knowledge of the procedure. The Advisory Committee has made provisional recommendations about extracorporeal albumin dialysis for acute liver failure.
This document summarises the procedure and sets out the provisional recommendations made by the Advisory Committee. It has been prepared for public consultation. Closing date for comments is 24th June 2009.
ConsultationGastrointestinal stromal tumours - sunitinib: final appraisal determination (28th May 2009)After considering the feedback from consultation, the Appraisal Committee has prepared a Final Appraisal Determination (FAD) on Sunitinib for the treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumours and submitted it to the Institute.
The FAD has been sent to the formal consultees for this appraisal who have 15 working days to consider whether they wish to appeal against it. Subject to any appeal by consultees, the FAD may be used as the basis for the Institute's guidance on the use of the appraised technology in the NHS in England and Wales.
Closing date for comments is 10th June 2009.
FADPreventing children's unintentional injuries outside the home: draft scope consultation (28th May 2009)NICE is developing public health intervention guidance preventing unintentional injuries outside the home among children and young people aged under 15.
All registered stakeholders are invited to comment on the draft scope. Closing date for comments is 25th June 2009.
ConsultationResources and environmental changes to prevent skin cancer: draft scope consultation (28th May 2009)NICE is developing public health intervention guidance on sun protection resources and environmental changes to prevent skin cancer for NHS and local authorities.
All registered stakeholders are invited to comment on the draft scope. Closing date for comments is 25th June 2009.
ConsultationColorectal cancer (first line) - cetuximab: final appraisal determination (1st June 2009)After considering the feedback from consultation, the Appraisal Committee has prepared a Final Appraisal Determination (FAD) on cetuximab for the first line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer and submitted it to the Institute.
The FAD has been sent to the formal consultees for this appraisal who, for this appraisal, have 20 working days to consider whether they wish to appeal against it. Subject to any appeal by consultees, the FAD may be used as the basis for the Institute's guidance on the use of the appraised technology in the NHS in England and Wales. Closing date for comments is 19th June 2009.
FADAutism spectrum disorders in children and young people: draft scope consultation (9th June 2009)NICE have been asked to develop a clinical practice guideline on Autism spectrum disorders in children and young people 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 9th June 2009.
Consultation
Pandemic influenza: recommendations on the use of antiviral medicines for pregnant women, women who are breastfeeding and children under the age of one year (8th June 2009)This document is a supplement to the Department of Health guidance: Pandemic influenza: guidance on preparing maternity services. It reinforces and clarifies the advice in the main guidance, and provides advice for the use of antiviral medicines in women who are breastfeeding. It also gives details of the safety and efficacy of these medicines.
Guidance Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Swine Flu A/H1N1 (29th May 2009)This page gaves information:
- Breastfeeding and Swine Flu
- Antiviral treatment
- Reducing the risk of transmission from mother to baby
- Pregnancy and Swine Flu
Information
DH advice for toddlers and young children (1-5 years) to avoid rice drinks due to risk of exposure to inorganic arsenic (27th May 2009)The Department of Health advises that all toddlers and young children should avoid the consumption of rice drinks in order to minimise their exposure to inorganic arsenic. This follows research published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) looking at levels of arsenic in rice drinks.
Advice
Supporting patients to make informed choices in primary care: what works? (2nd June 2009)This report, from Health Services Management Centre, found that while most patient information is provided in the form of written leaflets or via the internet, around one in five British people do not have basic literacy and struggle to read, and one thirs of households do not have a home internet connection.
Most people prefer to get information about local services from a health professional, such as their GP but the report found that many health professionals are not adequately fulfilling this role.
Report
NICE Clinical Guideline 85: Glaucoma - Quick reference sheet for pharmacists (2nd June 2009)The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain has published new guidance for pharmacists advising patients about the signs, symptoms and treatments for glaucoma.
The guidance provides information about the condition and how it is managed, as well as covering health education advice, the contraindications and side-effects of treatments, issues around medicines adherence, key advice for patients and further sources of help and advice.
Guidance
Dancing your way to fitness (7th June 2009)Research shows that a boogie is as good as a gym workout. Mendip District Council is getting local people fit by encouraging them onto the dance floor. The Community Dance programme runs a series of classes in village halls and community centres for all ages. They offer everything from ballet to street dance.
Information
GP patient survey: guidance for PCTs on QOF patient experience indicators (3rd June 2009)Interim guidance to support verification of QOF indicators related to the GP patient survey.
Guidance Variation notices for GDS contracts and PDS agreements to bring contracts in line with current regulations (29th May 2009)PCTs may wish to review their existing contracts and agreements and use the templates to update contracts and agreements to reflect changes made to relevant regulations mainly with effect from April 2009.
Documents
Information book for prisoners with a disability (5th June 2009)Offender Health and the Prison Reform Trust have recently published two new information books for prisoners with a disability. The first book is a short, easy-read version (blue book) for prisoners with learning disabilities,the second book (purple book) contains more in depth detail for prisoners on their health, daily life, and how to get help in prison and on release.
Document
Health Risk Perception and Environmental Problems: Findings from 10 case studies in the North West of England (5th June 2009)This report is based on the findings from ten case studies in the north west of England. One of the most important findings is the important effect of risk perception on well-being.
Report
Summary
Expectations & Aspirations: Public attitudes towards social care (28th May 2009)In advance of the publication of a government Green Paper on social care, ippr and Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP commissioned research to explore public levels of awareness and understanding of social care provision. The findings expose a lack of awareness about social care, confusion about how services are funded and a widespread lack of preparation or planning for future care needs.
Briefing
AACCE (non-opiate) substance use in the North West of England (10th June 2009)This report details the demographic profile, referral sources in, and the exit status upon leaving, of those individuals in contact with structured treatment stating non-opiate substance use, incorporating Alcohol Amphetamines, Cannabis, Cocaine and Ecstasy (AACCE). Analysis was conducted to compare this AACCE group to those in treatment who have entered due to opiate use to determine whether AACCE clients are a distinct group when compared to opiate users, who constitute the majority of those in structured drug treatment.
Report
Health and Sustainability Factsheet 2: May 2009 (25th May 2009)This issue of the Health and Sustainability Factsheet deals with public health aspects of sustainable buildings.
Factsheet
Sustainable Development Action Plan 2007-08 Progress Report (2nd June 2009)This document is a report on the Department’s progress in implementing its Sustainable Development Strategy and Action Plan for 2007-08. Departments are required to make this information public by the Sustainable Development Commission, which publishes details on its website and provides constructive feedback.
Report
Teenage Pregnancy Interactive Mapping Updates (3rd June 2009)East Midlands Public Health Observatory (EMPHO) has updated the local authority part of the national Teenage Pregnancy Interactive Mapping Tool to include the latest released ONS conception data (2007), along with a number of new features which include:
- Choice of geopgraphic level of atlas (County or District)
- Inclusion of GCSE achievement 5 A*-C including English & Maths indicator (in addition to overall 5 A*-C GCSE achivement)
- Inclusion of school absence indicators
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