Northampton General Hospital disputing payments it receives for treating emergency patients
NHS bosses in Northamptonshire are involved in a stand-off with Northampton General Hospital over payments for treating emergency patients. Chronicle & Echo
Wednesday 17 June 2015
Ambulance service for Northamptonshire improves but misses life-threatening emergency targets
Ambulance service for Northamptonshire improves but misses life-threatening emergency targets
East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) missed its annual targets for quickly getting medics to emergencies where someone’s life is in danger, but did show improvements. Evening Telegraph
East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) missed its annual targets for quickly getting medics to emergencies where someone’s life is in danger, but did show improvements. Evening Telegraph
Ending the crisis in NHS leadership: a plan for renewal
Ending the crisis in NHS leadership: a plan for renewal
This is the final report of the HSJ Future of NHS Leadership inquiry and it aims to provide a real insight into the challenges faced by current and future NHS leaders, and to make some concrete recommendations on how they may be overcome. Health Service Journal
Report
HSJ article
This is the final report of the HSJ Future of NHS Leadership inquiry and it aims to provide a real insight into the challenges faced by current and future NHS leaders, and to make some concrete recommendations on how they may be overcome. Health Service Journal
Report
HSJ article
Choices rebranded as NHS.uk
Choices rebranded as NHS.uk
NHS Choices will be rebranded as NHS.uk as part of plans to make it a "digital hub" for people to access health services, according to Beverley Bryant, director of strategic systems and technology, NHS England. EHI News
NHS Choices will be rebranded as NHS.uk as part of plans to make it a "digital hub" for people to access health services, according to Beverley Bryant, director of strategic systems and technology, NHS England. EHI News
NHS accused of delaying access to 'highly tolerable' hepatitis C drugs over cost concerns
NHS accused of delaying access to 'highly tolerable' hepatitis C drugs over cost concerns
The NHS has been accused by leading health charities of attempting to “severely limit” the introduction of new drugs to treat hepatitis C because they are too expensive – despite the cost of them being cleared by officials. Independent
The NHS has been accused by leading health charities of attempting to “severely limit” the introduction of new drugs to treat hepatitis C because they are too expensive – despite the cost of them being cleared by officials. Independent
Diabetes is at a record high because we’re fatter than ever. But what can be done? | Ann Robinson
Diabetes is at a record high because we’re fatter than ever. But what can be done? | Ann Robinson
The ‘eat less, do more’ advice, drug regimes and surgery for patients with type 2 diabetes have thus far proved unequal to the scale of this ever-growing menace
Diabetes in the UK is at an all-time high, according to analysis of NHS data released by Diabetes UK to mark Diabetes week. There are now 3.9 million people with diabetes in the UK and growing numbers are diagnosed each year.
It could be argued that these numbers reflect the fact that better treatment means people are living longer with diabetes rather than dying from it prematurely. And some of the increased incidence may be due to better awareness and diagnosis by patients and doctors. GPs are incentivised to identify previously undiagnosed cases of diabetes and penalised if their rates of diagnosis are deemed too low. Guardian
A quarter of British adults are obese, compared with an average of 16.7% in the rest of Europe
Related: Type 2 diabetes and the diet that cured me
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The ‘eat less, do more’ advice, drug regimes and surgery for patients with type 2 diabetes have thus far proved unequal to the scale of this ever-growing menace
Diabetes in the UK is at an all-time high, according to analysis of NHS data released by Diabetes UK to mark Diabetes week. There are now 3.9 million people with diabetes in the UK and growing numbers are diagnosed each year.
It could be argued that these numbers reflect the fact that better treatment means people are living longer with diabetes rather than dying from it prematurely. And some of the increased incidence may be due to better awareness and diagnosis by patients and doctors. GPs are incentivised to identify previously undiagnosed cases of diabetes and penalised if their rates of diagnosis are deemed too low. Guardian
A quarter of British adults are obese, compared with an average of 16.7% in the rest of Europe
Related: Type 2 diabetes and the diet that cured me
Continue reading...
Are YOU at risk of type 2 diabetes? Take this test to find out...
Are YOU at risk of type 2 diabetes? Take this test to find out...
The test, created by NHS Choices, asks seven questions to ascertain whether a person is at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, now, and within 10 years. Daily Mail
The test, created by NHS Choices, asks seven questions to ascertain whether a person is at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, now, and within 10 years. Daily Mail
Blood test could pick up early signs of Alzheimer's disease 10 years early
Blood test could pick up early signs of Alzheimer's disease 10 years early
British researchers found that the blood level of a protein called MAPKAPK5 was lower in individuals whose cognitive ability declined over a ten year period. Telegraph
British researchers found that the blood level of a protein called MAPKAPK5 was lower in individuals whose cognitive ability declined over a ten year period. Telegraph
Do you need more psychotherapy to get better? New study suggests no relationship between number of sessions and improvement
Do you need more psychotherapy to get better? New study suggests no relationship between number of sessions and improvement
Sarah Knowles appraises a recent study of UK routine practice, which looks at the effect that duration of psychotherapy has on recovery and improvement rates. Mental Elf
Sarah Knowles appraises a recent study of UK routine practice, which looks at the effect that duration of psychotherapy has on recovery and improvement rates. Mental Elf
Hepatitis cases responsible for 93% of prison disease reports
Hepatitis cases responsible for 93% of prison disease reports
New figures from Public Health England (PHE) reveal hepatitis B and C cases accounted for 1,174 of 1,268 infectious diseases reported in English prisons during 2014.
The number of single reports of infectious diseases made to PHE has more than doubled since 2011 (549 reports). The increase in reports reflects significant improvements in testing for hepatitis and other blood borne viruses (BBV) in prisons, which in a major change is moving from an opt-in to an opt-out policy to help reduce transmissions. NHS Networks
New figures from Public Health England (PHE) reveal hepatitis B and C cases accounted for 1,174 of 1,268 infectious diseases reported in English prisons during 2014.
The number of single reports of infectious diseases made to PHE has more than doubled since 2011 (549 reports). The increase in reports reflects significant improvements in testing for hepatitis and other blood borne viruses (BBV) in prisons, which in a major change is moving from an opt-in to an opt-out policy to help reduce transmissions. NHS Networks
Elderly 'being trapped' in hospital
Elderly 'being trapped' in hospital
Elderly people are being "trapped" in English hospitals in ever greater numbers as there is no where else for them to go, the charity Age UK warns. BBC News
Elderly people are being "trapped" in English hospitals in ever greater numbers as there is no where else for them to go, the charity Age UK warns. BBC News
Charging migrants for emergency treatment would cost NHS money in long run, experts warn
Charging migrants for emergency treatment would cost NHS money in long run, experts warn
Government plans to charge migrants for emergency medical treatment would not only make Britain one of most restrictive countries in Europe when it comes to healthcare but could also prove to be a false economy, experts have warned. Independent
Government plans to charge migrants for emergency medical treatment would not only make Britain one of most restrictive countries in Europe when it comes to healthcare but could also prove to be a false economy, experts have warned. Independent
Common knee surgery only has 'inconsequential benefits', experts say
Common knee surgery only has 'inconsequential benefits', experts say
A common form of knee surgery – carried out on 150,000 people in the UK each year – has only “inconsequential”, short-term benefits over exercise or a placebo treatment for middle aged and older patients, experts have said. Independent
A common form of knee surgery – carried out on 150,000 people in the UK each year – has only “inconsequential”, short-term benefits over exercise or a placebo treatment for middle aged and older patients, experts have said. Independent
Campaigners raise concerns about new morning-after pill
Campaigners raise concerns about new morning-after pill
EllaOne has properties similar to an abortion drug, it is claimed. Telegraph
EllaOne has properties similar to an abortion drug, it is claimed. Telegraph
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