Patient food at Northampton General Hospital to be 'transformed' in biggest change in 21 years Northampton General Hospital is transforming its patient food in what is being described as 'the biggest change in 21 years'.
Inspired by TV chef James Martin, who presents BBC One TV programme 'Operation Hospital Food', the hospital is now serving mainly fresh food rather than meals that have been frozen. Northants Herald and Post
Monday 8 June 2015
NGH seeks 140 new nurses from Northamptonshire and abroad
NGH seeks 140 new nurses from Northamptonshire and abroad Bosses at Northampton General Hospital are poised to recruit nurses from the UK, the Philippines and India in an attempt to improve care on its wards. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
Your ageing workforce - An infographic from the Working Longer Group
Your ageing workforce - An infographic from the Working Longer Group The Working Longer Group have released an engaging and informative infographic highlighting vital statistics on the NHS workforce and what employers can do to support staff to work longer. NHS Employers
Staff engagement outside the NHS
Staff engagement outside the NHS Find out how organisations outside of the NHS have sought to develop and sustain staff engagement strategies, read our new briefing 'Staff engagement outside of the NHS'. NHS Employers
Improved circulation: unleashing innovation across the NHS
Improved circulation: unleashing innovation across the NHS This report argues that one of the most important things the NHS can do to tackle the squeeze between demand and resources is to make better use of innovative technology and methods. It explores the barriers to introducing and spreading innovation in the NHS, and how to help those who develop, commission and use potentially revolutionary healthcare innovations. Institute for Public Policy Research
National survey of NHS leaders
National survey of NHS leaders This survey presents the view that local leaders can only address the challenges facing the NHS if they have the political support, if national bodies improve the way they work together and if there is better support for social care and mental health services. More than 90 per cent of NHS leaders believe that social care cuts are directly affecting patient care in their organisations. NHS Confederation
Collaboration in clinical leadership: the role of secondary care doctors on CCG governing bodies
Collaboration in clinical leadership: the role of secondary care doctors on CCG governing bodies This briefing highlights how collaborative working between CCG leaders and secondary care doctors can provide benefits to the health service provision of local people. Since the Health and Social Care Act established CCGs in 2012 there has been some uncertainty around how secondary care doctors, on CCG governing bodies, can best support local commissioning. This report demonstrates the potential that this role can have, whether this is for the clinicians involved, or the wider CCG, or for local people and patients. NHS Clinical Commissioners
Depression 'starts in the womb' claim is unproven
Depression 'starts in the womb' claim is unproven“The seeds of depression can be sown in the womb,” is the claim in the Mail Online.
While a new study did find that depression during pregnancy was linked to an increased risk of depression in adult offspring, a range of factors could be contributing.
The study analysed data collected from 103 pregnant mothers whose mental health was assessed though interviews during pregnancy and up to the time the time their child was 16. The children also answered questions of a similar nature about their mental health once they reached the age of 25. The researchers also assessed whether they had experienced maltreatment.
The odds of children whose mothers were depressed during pregnancy developing depression themselves in adulthood were about three times that of children whose mothers were not depressed during pregnancy. They also had about twice the odds of experiencing maltreatment as a child (not necessarily by the mother).
Analyses suggested that the increased maltreatment might explain the link seen between maternal depression in pregnancy and depression in offspring as adults.
The researchers also make various suggestions as to why the links seen might exist. This included the possibility that maternal depression could impact on the child’s development by increasing levels of stress hormones in the womb; speculation that the Mail seems to have taken as proven fact.
In conclusion, it is not possible to say with certainty that maternal depression during pregnancy was directly causing the increase in depression risk seen.
While a new study did find that depression during pregnancy was linked to an increased risk of depression in adult offspring, a range of factors could be contributing.
The study analysed data collected from 103 pregnant mothers whose mental health was assessed though interviews during pregnancy and up to the time the time their child was 16. The children also answered questions of a similar nature about their mental health once they reached the age of 25. The researchers also assessed whether they had experienced maltreatment.
The odds of children whose mothers were depressed during pregnancy developing depression themselves in adulthood were about three times that of children whose mothers were not depressed during pregnancy. They also had about twice the odds of experiencing maltreatment as a child (not necessarily by the mother).
Analyses suggested that the increased maltreatment might explain the link seen between maternal depression in pregnancy and depression in offspring as adults.
The researchers also make various suggestions as to why the links seen might exist. This included the possibility that maternal depression could impact on the child’s development by increasing levels of stress hormones in the womb; speculation that the Mail seems to have taken as proven fact.
In conclusion, it is not possible to say with certainty that maternal depression during pregnancy was directly causing the increase in depression risk seen.
New guidance on cosmetic procedures
New guidance on cosmetic procedures Doctors who carry out cosmetic procedures should give patients time to think before agreeing to go ahead with treatment, new guidance says. BBC News
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Why the NHS could soon prescribe home improvements and knitting
Why the NHS could soon prescribe home improvements and knitting Why the NHS could soon be prescribing home improvements. BBC News
GP two-week cancer referrals boost treatment success rate
GP two-week cancer referrals boost treatment success rate Urgent GP referrals for suspected cancer lead to more patients receiving potentially life-saving surgery, a report has found. GP Online
CCGs to be compared using ‘traffic-light’ metrics
CCGs to be compared using ‘traffic-light’ metrics Health secretary reveals plan for new way of holding commissioners accountable for care. OnMedica
Putting research at the heart of your trust
Putting research at the heart of your trust What can you do to expand the research culture in your Trust? Here are a few pointers to get you started
What can you do to expand the research culture in your Trust? Here are a few pointers to get you started including some examples from the Health Service Journal Progressive Research Culture Award winners, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, and highly commended entrants, Nottingham CityCare Partnership and Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Clear vision and leadership
Developing research focused strategic objectives and strong relationships with research partners must come from the top. Continue reading... The Guardian
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What can you do to expand the research culture in your Trust? Here are a few pointers to get you started including some examples from the Health Service Journal Progressive Research Culture Award winners, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, and highly commended entrants, Nottingham CityCare Partnership and Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Clear vision and leadership
Developing research focused strategic objectives and strong relationships with research partners must come from the top. Continue reading... The Guardian
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- NHS trust research activity – national league table 2013-14 mapped The Guardian
- Transforming health research - video The Guardian
- Interview with Nottingham CityCare Partnership The Guardian
- Interview with Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS trust The Guardian
- The trends driving data analysis The Guardian
- Public back clinical research in the NHS The Guardian
- Commercial clinical trials: how does the UK really compare with Europe? The Guardian
Doctor's union awards own management bumper pay rises of up to 137%
Doctor's union awards own management bumper pay rises of up to 137% The pay hikes - which were voted in by the BMA's ruling council - have been heavily criticised by doctors and politicians. The Daily Telegraph
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Nearly 1million patients could be having confidential data shared against their wishes
Nearly 1million patients could be having confidential data shared against their wishes Calls for an official investigation as it is disclosed that at least 700,000 patients opted out to having their GP data shared with third parties only to have their demands ignored. The Daily Telegraph
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- Letter to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph correcting factual inaccuracies Health and Social Care Information Centre
- NHS details released against patients' wishes, admits data body The Guardian
- Confidential NHS patient data being passed on 'against wishes' ITV News
Agency doctor earned £459,000 covering missing NHS staff
Agency doctor earned £459,000 covering missing NHS staff An agency doctor was paid nearly half a million pounds by the NHS last year, according to a report. The Independent
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- Highest earning locum walks away with £460,000 a year The Daily Telegraph
Portugal decriminalised drugs 14 years ago – and now hardly anyone dies from overdosing
Portugal decriminalised drugs 14 years ago – and now hardly anyone dies from overdosing Portugal decriminalised the use of all drugs in 2001. Weed, cocaine, heroin, you name it — Portugal decided to treat possession and use of small quantities of these drugs as a public health issue, not a criminal one. The drugs were still illegal, of course. But now getting caught with them meant a small fine and maybe a referral to a treatment program — not jail time and a criminal record. The Independent
Quality Indicators for Physical and Behavioral Health Care Integration
Quality Indicators for Physical and Behavioral Health Care Integration Although the integration of physical and behavioral health services has been shown to improve outcomes and reduce spending, it has failed to take hold. In a JAMA Viewpoint, Commonwealth Fund–supported authors say that the missing link to increased adoption of this model may be quality measures for assessing and rewarding well-integrated care. The Commonwealth Fund
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