All Health inequalities articles – Page 22
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NewsCameron warned Health Bill will 'widen inequalities'
A group of leading public health specialists has written to the prime minster claiming the Health Bill will widen health inequalities, and should be reconsidered or withdrawn.
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NewsAnalysis: patients in poorer regions using A&E over GP
Patients in the poorest areas are 63 per cent more likely than those in the richest locations to find it hard to see a GP. They are also 53 per cent more likely to attend accident and emergency, according to HSJ analysis of newly published figures.
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Comment'Successful localism needs everyone working together'
The principle in devolving power from the centre into the hands of communities is a worthy one, but it should not obstruct those already well-run and successful regional programmes, says Stephen Eames.
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NewsNew health inequalities group launched
Tackling health inequalities will be the responsibility of a new institute being launched today.
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NewsGovernment public health plans 'ineffective', says study
Many of the government’s plans for tackling public health lack robust evidence and in some cases have been shown not to work, new research suggests
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NewsObesity experts were axed after policy disagreements
The advisory group on obesity was disbanded by the government after clashes over the direction of policy, it has emerged.
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NewsExclusive: equality concern as eight in 10 CCGs led by men
An HSJ analysis has revealed the great majority of emerging clinical commissioning groups are led by men.
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CommentSally Gainsbury: pain for providers - and the poor
It’s the time of year when minds turn to the contents of the next operating framework – currently scheduled for publication on 24 November.
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NewsCommunity care failing the vunerable, report claims
Community care has failed the most vulnerable members of society and ‘urgently’ needs reforming, a think tank has concluded.
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HSJ KnowledgeWhy technology holds the key to better population health
Now it the perfect time to utilise technology in improving population health, says Glasslyn Health Solutions founder Dr Peter Mills.
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HSJ KnowledgeA blueprint to improve services for patients with hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a growing problem in London but many sufferers are not getting the care they need. Kosh Agarwal and colleagues present a blueprint for treating the disease.
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Comment'An important moment in public health history'
Ruth Hussey, the woman at the heart of smoothing the public health shake-up, says there will be great gains after the strains. She talks to HSJ deputy news editor Steve Ford.
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HSJ KnowledgeThe benefits of PbR in commissioning smoking cessation services
Using a payment by results approach to commissioning smoking cessation services has significantly improved results in the West Midlands, which could have implications for national policy, as Fraser Battye and Steven Wyatt explain.
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NewsOlder patients' heart care 'not equal'
Heart attack patients aged over 85 are less likely to receive specialist care from a cardiologist in hospital and vital heart medicines after leaving, according to research.
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NewsAddiction help disadvantage for older people
GPs and other health professionals should undergo more training to help older people who are dependent on alcohol or drugs, experts have warned.
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NewsNew Labour competition reforms did not increase health inequalities
The pro-competition NHS reforms introduced over the past decade of Labour governments did not affect deprived communities’ access to healthcare, a York University study has found.
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NewsHealth inequalities scheme flagging as GPs shun 'charity work'
The NHS health check programme – aimed at slashing health inequalities – is flagging, as GPs dismiss it as “charity work” that mainly benefits the worried well.
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Comment'Healthcare without competition is financially unsustainable'
Despite increased competition raising fears, in some quarters, for the future of the NHS, now is not the time to play it safe - but to harness its power to do great things, says Sir Stephen Bubb.
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NewsExclusive: government funding changes 'will transfer £700m from poor to rich areas'
The government’s decision to give less weight to health inequalities when allocating NHS funds will ultimately lead to £718m a year being transferred from areas with poor health to those with good health, research suggests.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow town planners can help integrate better health practices into the community
A new online guide highlights how spatial planners can integrate health into local plans and practice to help improve public health in the local area, as Richard Powell and Andrew Ross explain.