Health Service Journal
5 May 2008
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£50m for productive ward roll-out
Health secretary Alan Johnson has announced a £50m fund to support the national roll-out of the Productive Ward programme. -
Alcohol misuse costs Scotland £2.25bn
Alcohol misuse is costing Scotland a staggering £2.25bn per year, more than double previous estimates, the Scottish government has said. -
DH slammed for poor leadership on Modernising Medical Careers
The health select committee's report on Modernising Medical Careers has blamed the programme's problems on leadership weaknesses within the Department of Health. -
Drug treatment improving says Healthcare Commission
More people with drug problems are receiving treatment and their care is improving, a report by the Healthcare Commission and the National Treatment Agencyhas found.The number of people receiving specialist drug treatment increased from 85,000 in 1998-99 to 195,400 in 2006-07. -
Emergency admissions for asthma vary hugely, report claims
A report published today claims there are huge disparities in the numbers of emergency hospital admissions for children with asthma across the UK. -
Guidance on changes to acute services
Best practice guidance for patients, the public and NHS staff on the processes underpinning changes to acute NHS services has been published by the Department of Health. -
Londoners back polyclinics, survey shows
The majority of GP practices in London should become part of a polyclinic, either physically based in one or networked with one, say 51 per cent of respondents to the largest-ever consultation on health services in the capital. -
Mental health charities respond to cannabis reclassification
Mental health charities have welcomed recommendations by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs for an education campaign and further research on cannabis, but do not want to see more stringent penalties for its use. -
Mind comments on public attitudes to mental illness survey
Commenting on the Department of Health's 2008 survey into public attitudes towards mental ill health, released yesterday, Mind chief executive Paul Farmer said: 'People with mental distress are still confronted with a barrage of fear and misunderstanding.' -
Move to strengthen GP services
The Department of Health has announced that 12 new GP practices will be set up in some of the more under-served areas of England. -
NCT raises concerns over baby bottle chemicals
The NCT is calling for baby bottles to be clearly labelled following the finding that the chemical Bisphenol A can leak from the plastic used in many baby feeding bottles. -
New mothers missing key public health messages - RCM
New mothers are missing out on public health advice and services because of midwifery shortages, according to two new reports published by the Royal College of Midwives.The surveys of midwives and new mothers show that women are not getting the level and quality of service needed in areas such as smoking cessation, breastfeeding and alcohol intake, and obesity. -
NHS Confederation responds to Darzi report
Commenting on a report outlining the principles behind junior health minister Lord Darzi's vision for the health service, NHS Confederation policy director Nigel Edwards said: 'This new guidance is very welcome in sharing good practice and helping reassure the public about what they can expect.' -
NHS Western Isles criticised for financial failings
The Scottish Parliament's audit committee has found serious failings in the running of NHS Western Isles and condemned its persistent failure to put in place adequate financial controls. -
Report on summary care records
University College London has published its independent evaluation of the summary care record early adopter programme. -
Scottish Health and Safety Executive appoints director
Dr Paul Stollard has taken up post as the new director of the Health and Safety Executive in Scotland. -
Social enterprise investment fund enters round two
The Department of Health has opened the second round of bidding through its social enterprise investment fund. -
Staff honoured in 60th anniversary campaign
NHS Employers is tomorrow launching its national campaign in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the NHS, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. -
Study on early abortions in non-hospital settings
The Department of Health has published the results of a pilot study on early medical abortions in non-hospital settings. -
UK behind on stroke care - Health Foundation
The UK lags behind other developed nations in stroke care and England is a long way from meeting its own targets, according to a report by the Health Foundation.The charity's report, to be published on Monday, includes data on performance, best practice and cost implications. It shows the UK achieved a 16 per cent decrease in mortality from 1997-2004, whereas Germany saw a 33 per cent reduction.
