All Emergency care articles – Page 96
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NewsA&E attendance figures cast doubt on Hunt's out of hours theory
Patients of GP practices that remain directly responsible for out of hours primary care may attend accident and emergency more often than others, analysis suggests. However, the research also indicates they may be admitted to hospital as an emergency less regularly.
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HSJ KnowledgeThe wisdom of crowds: your views on 24/7 working
We asked for readers’ opinions on making 24/7 working successful
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HSJ Local
'Vacuum' between GP and A&E, independent report finds
PERFORMANCE: An independent report into emergency provision in Berkshire has identified a “vacuum” between GP services and care for life threatening situations.
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HSJ Local
Coventry and Warwickshire turns around A&E performance
PERFORMANCE: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire achieved the four hour accident and emergency standard for the first time in nine months in June.
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NewsGPs failing elderly patients: Hunt
A “much better way” is needed for “vulnerable old people to journey through the NHS”, health secretary Jeremy Hunt has said.
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NewsTwitter chat: is A&E on the brink of a crisis?
Join experts from the NHS Confederation to discuss survey findings
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NewsA&E departments 'could reach breaking point'
The prime minister has been accused of leaving accident and emergency departments on the “brink of a serious crisis” as a series of surveys reveal the concerns of patients, nurses and health service leaders.
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NewsAdditional £240m for NHS IT
The Department of Health has increased the size of a technology fund for improving access to electronic patient records, from £260m to £500m.
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HSJ KnowledgeSeconds out: time to beat the clock in A&E
The A&E crisis can only be solved with a system-wide solution
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HSJ KnowledgeBetter GP access, better A&E outcomes
Improving access to primary care can take pressure of accident and emergency
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CommentMental health support is essential to crisis care
Urgent care services for physical and mental health are fragmented
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NewsExclusive: Analysis reveals waiting list surge as hospital demand climbs
Demand for hospital services is reaching record levels with the number of patients on the elective waiting list hitting a five year high, HSJ analysis reveals.
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NewsNew head injury guidelines announced
People who suffer a head injury and require an ambulance should be taken straight to hospitals with resuscitation equipment, according to new guidelines.
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HSJ Local
Wexham Park trust invests in A&E in urgent improvement bid
STRUCTURE: Heatherwood and Wexham Park Foundation Trust has announced a £3m investment in its emergency department in an attempt to improve facilities following a damning inspection report.
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HSJ Local
Monitor investigates Royal Berkshire over A&E breaches
PERFORMANCE: Monitor has launched an investigation into Royal Berkshire Foundation Trust after repeated breaches of its four hour waiting time target.
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BlogsHow should the DH allocate the £500m A&E bailout?
The Department of Health’s plan to divert £500m to A&Es is to be welcomed, now comes the difficult job of allocating it
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HSJ Local
New unit at Worcester Royal to help A&E
Work has been completed on a new unit at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust which is aimed at relieving pressure on the trust’s accident and emergency department.
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HSJ Local
Complaints rise at Worcester Royal Hospital
PERFORMANCE: The number of complaints about Worcester Royal Hospital have almost doubled over five years according to the latest annual complaint report.
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HSJ LocalMarginal tariff money to support seven day working in Bath
PERFORMANCE: Commissioners in Bath and Wiltshire have agreed a plan to spend cash withheld from their local acute trust following a rise in emergency activity on helping it move towards seven day working.