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ALCOHOL

Opinions on the impact of alcohol on individuals and communities: early summary findings from the NorthWest Big Drink Debate. Appendix with additional supporting material (2nd February 2009)
This is the Appendix with additional supporting material from the 'Opinions on the impact of alcohol on individuals and communities: early summary findings from the North West Big Drink Debate' which was published in December 2008.
Appendix

Opinions on the impact of alcohol on individuals and communities: early summary findings from the North West Big Drink Debate. Appendix B: Analysis at local authority level (2nd February 2009)
This is Appendix B:Analysis at local authority level from the 'Opinions on the impact of alcohol on individuals and communities: early summary findings from the North West Big Drink Debate' which was published in December 2008.
Appendix B

BULLETINS/NEWSLETTERS

Health Protection Report Vol. 3 No. 3 (23rd January 2009)

Health Protection Report Vol. 3 No. 4 (30th January 2009)

Telecare LIN eNewsletter January 2009 (3rd February 2009)

CHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLE

Summary of a research study of Raleigh's work with disadvantaged young people (2nd February 2009)

Raleigh is a youth development organisation that runs overseas expeditions for young people to work together on community, environmental and conservation projects around the world.

In 2008, ippr was commissioned by Raleigh to research the long-term impact of Raleigh’s work with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. This research had two key objectives:

1. To provide Raleigh with feedback on its work with disadvantaged young people over the past 25 years
2. To provide a case study of a practical intervention which has broader lessons for policymakers and practitioners concerned with improving young people’s lives.

Report
Executive Summary

A Good Childhood (2nd February 2009)
This inquiry report, from The Children's Society, says that most of the obstacles children face today are linked to the belief among adults that the prime duty of the individual is to make the most of their own life, rather than contribute to the good of others. The inquiry received evidence from over 30,000 children, adults and professionals and undertook a comprehensive review of all the available research. It looked at seven aspects of childhood:

• Family
• Friends
• Lifestyle
• Values
• Schooling
• Mental Health
• Inequalities

Report
Summary for Children and Young People

Preventing Childhood Deaths - Supplementary Survey 2008 (January 2009)
A short questionnaire regarding the prevention of childhood deaths was sent to all LSCBs in England in January 2008. This questionnaire was identical to that used in October 2006, with the addition of specific questions relating to collaboration with neighbouring authorities, and on appointment of lead paediatricians for unexpected child deaths.

Findings from the questionnaire returns were compared with those returned in October 2006. This questionnaire was followed up, with those LSCBs indicating a willingness to participate, with two audits - one relating to the rapid response process and one to the child death overview panels.

The main study was published in June 2008.
Survey

COMMISSIONING

Provision of services for adults with tinnitus: a good practice guide (28th January 2009)
Further to the publication of 'Improving Access to Audiology Services in England' in March 2007, this document provides good practice and evidence to help commissioners and service providers to make changes to the way that adult tinnitus services are delivered, and in particular to reduce waits for patients with the most common hearing difficulties.
Guidance

Planning for pandemic influenza in social care (23rd January 2009)
The aim of this guidance is to equip local authorities and other social care organisations with the tools and resources needed to plan for and meet the challenges presented by pandemic influenza.
Guidance

Provision of adult balance services: a good practice guide (28th January 2009)
Further to the publication in March 2007 of 'Improving access to audiology services in England', this document provides good practice and evidence to help commissioners and service providers to make changes to the way that adult balance services are delivered, and in particular to reduce waits for patients with the most common hearing difficulties.
Guidance

Primary care and community services: improving dental access, quality and oral health (27th January 2009)
This is one of a series of guides to help primary care trusts become world class commissioners of primary care and community services.
Guidance

Primary care and community services: improving GP services (27th January 2009)
This is one of a series of guides to help primary care trusts become world class commissioners of primary care and community services.
Guidance

COMMUNITY SAFETY

Tired of Hanging Around (28th January 2009)
This study focuses on the role of sport and leisure activities in preventing anti-social behaviour in young people aged 8 to 19 years. These activities are part of the actions that councils and their partners can use to tackle and prevent anti-social behaviour. This study recognises, but does not cover, local agencies' work with families and young children or the role of schools in helping to prevent or address anti-social behaviour.
Report
Summary
Scrutiny Tool
Accompanying materials

CONSULTATION RESPONSES

Consultation response and analysis: National Dementia Strategy (3rd February 2009)
This document gives feedback regarding the responses received on the 'Transforming the quality of dementia care: a consultation on a National Dementia Strategy' Consultation.
Consultation Response

CONSULTATIONS

Fairer Contributions Guidance: A consultation on the extension and revision of the statutory guidance for charging for non-residential social services in relation to personal budgets (26th January 2009)
The aim of the new guidance is to provide councils with a system for calculating how much a person should contribute to their personal budget. It has been produced as a companion to the existing Fairer Charging guidance. Closing date for comments is 19th April 2009.
Consultation

Common Assessment Framework for Adults: A consultation on proposals to improve information sharing around multi-disciplinary assessment and care planning (21st January 2009)
This consultation focuses on care and support for adults and on assisting the continued development of personalisation by helping people to choose services better suited to their needs. Closing date for comments is 17th April 2009.
Consultation

Young People and Alcohol Guidance (29th January 2009)

The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families has launched a consultation on alcohol guidance, advice and information for parents, children and young people. Closing date for comments is 23rd April 2009.
Consultation

Ending Child Poverty: Making it happen (28th January 2009)
The Government wants to provide children and young people with the best start in life and break cycles of deprivation for good. Prior to the introduction of a child poverty Bill in 2009, the Government is consulting on legislative proposals. Closing date for comments is 11th March 2009.
Consultation

DENTAL

Dental National Decontamination Survey (29th January 2009)
This letter from Mr Barry Cockcroft, Chief Dental Officer for England, highlights a national survey the Department of Health is undertaking which looks at how the current quality of decontamination of surgical instruments in primary care dental services can be imporved.
Letter

Independent review of NHS dentistry (3rd February 2009)
An independent team to help improve access for patients who want to see an NHS dentist is currently undertaking an extensive review of NHS dentistry, and they want you to have your say. The independent review team is being led by Professor Jimmy Steele, Chair in Oral Health Services Research at the School of Dental Sciences in Newcastle and he and his team are looking for as many people to become involvd in the review as possible.
Information

DISABILITIES

Update on disabled children's national indicator (28th January 2009)

The government has published an updated briefing and the timetable for its development on the national indicator for disabled children's services (National Indicator 54 - NI54). The indicator will look at parental experience of services for disabled children and young people aged 0-19 and the extent to which these services are delivered according to 'core offer' standards. A draft version of the main stage questionnaire can be accessed here.

Briefing

DISEASES AND DISORDERS

Hepatitis C: quick reference guide for primary care (28th January 2009)
Concise information and good practice advice about hepatitis C testing and diagnosis for use by doctors and nurses in primary care, including a testing and diagnosis flowchart.
Guidance

Perceptions of patients and professionals on rheumatoid arthritis care (22nd January 2009)

A report by the King's Fund says that GPs are too slow ro refer patients with arthritis to specialist care. The main finding says clinicians and patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) believe that many GPS remain insufficiently aware of the indicators that may suggest RA or the importance of early referral to specialist care for rapid aggressive therapy to prevent damage to joints. The report highlights inconsistencies, poor GP knowledge and "underlying uncertainty" about managing flares which are experienced by 90% of patients and concludes that medical education should play a role in increasing the awareness of future GPs about RA.
Report

DRUGS

Cannabis reclassification and the associated penalties (26th January 2009)

The government decided to reclassify cannabis from Class C to Class B because repeated cannabis use can have serious consequences for mental health.
Information

HEALTH PROTECTION

Increase in Meningococcal type B infections in England (23rd January 2009)
The Health Protection Agency reported that there has been an increase in meningococcal group B (MenB) infections in late December 2008 and early January of this years for England. There have been 252 cases of MenB reported in the last four weeks in December and first two weeks of January compared to 198 for the same period the year before.

HEALTHCARE

Across the Pond - Lessons from the US on Integrated Healthcare (21st January 2009)

This report, by Richard Gleave, combines first-hand observations of how integrated care operates ‘across the pond’ in the United States, with suggested lessons for the UK’s health system. These lessons are important for policy-makers and for health and social care managers.
Report

HEALTHCARE COMMISSION

Improving services for substance misuse - Diversity and inpatient and residential rehabilitation services (29th January 2009)
A report released today by the Healthcare Commission and the National Treatment Agency (NTA) shows how well local areas are meeting the needs of diverse communities and people who require inpatient or residential drug treatment.

The review covered each of the 149 local drug partnerships in England, where drug treatment is commissioned and managed by representatives from primary care trusts, local authorities, the police and the probation service.

Findings reveal widespread good practice with 15% of local drug partnerships rated as "excellent" and 72% "good" overall. Thirteen percent were rated "fair" and no partnerships had an overall score of "weak".
Document
Further information

IMMUNISATION

Acceleration of the HPV vaccination catch-up campaign (30th January 2009)
Further guidance on the acceleration of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination catch-up campaign was sent to PCT Immunisation Coordinators on 30 January. The Department of Health is encouraging PCTs to deliver the remainder of the catch-up programme earlier than originally planned.
Guidance

INCAPACITY BENEFIT

Pathways to Work from incapacity benefits: A review of research findings on referral practices and liaison with service providers (22nd January 2009)
This working paper presents a review of research findings on the topic of referrals and working relationships between Jobcentre Plus and other organisations and practitioners helping people with health problems and disabilities. This review was conducted in order to draw together and synthesise what was already known about the process of referring incapacity benefits recipients to specialist service provision. The review draws on a selection of qualitative studies completed earlier in the Pathways evaluation, and other published reports on a range of disability employment services.
Paper

INFECTION CONTROL

The Health and Social Care Act 2008: Code of Practice for the NHS on the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections and related guidance (23rd January 2008)
This Code comes into force on 1st April 2009 and sets out how the Care Quality Commission will assess compliance with the requirements set out in the Regulations made under section 20(5) of the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
Guidance

INFORMATION SHARING

ContactPoint (26th January 2009)

ContactPoint is an online directory enabling authorised staff to have access to demographic data on every child in the country. It will also give the name and address of any professional working with them. The database has been criticised by some children's campaigners and civil liberties groups but backed by others children's organisation and the Royal College of GPs and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. It is said that it will be a vital tool to help safeguard children, helping to ensure that the right agencies are involved at the right time and that children do not slip through the net.
Information

LEADERSHIP

Inspiring Leadership for Quality - The Approach (24th January 2009)
'Inspiring leaders: leadership for quality' is the first national guidance on talent and leadership plnning for the NHS. This letter outlines the support available from the National Leadership council.
Letter