All Health Service Journal articles in June 2020 – Page 9
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News
Undiagnosed covid suspected of causing 'staggering' increase in dementia deaths
The number of deaths from dementia and Alzheimer’s increased by more than 50 per cent during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, new stats have shown.
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News
‘Primary’ PPE portal relegated to ‘emergency top-up route’
A government portal to supply personal protective equipment to primary and social care providers has now been branded as “emergency only” - despite originally being intended to fill “the bulk” of demand.
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HSJ Partners
Attain and SIMUL8 launch free covid-19 ICU preparation simulation
Attain, the UK’s largest independent health advisory and delivery organisation, have teamed up with leading software developers SIMUL8 to provide a free covid-19 intensive care unit preparation simulation. Written by The covid-19 ICU preparation simulation, which can be downloaded here from SIMUL8, is designed to help hospitals evaluate ...
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HSJ Partners
Attain provides pro-bono service to assess covid-19 staff ‘at risk’
Attain, the UK’s largest independent health advisory and delivery organisation, is extending the roll-out of a pro-bono service to hospitals to provide an assessment of staff “at risk” during the covid-19 pandemic. Written by During the pandemic many individuals, teams and organisations are having to work in unprecedented ...
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Expert Briefing
Daily Insight: Spike in the tail
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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Expert Briefing
HSJ Weekly Catch Up: Missing words, dodgy data and sneaky stats
Your essential update on health for the week — this week focused on the coronavirus outbreak.
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News
Respiratory patients still avoiding A&E
Emergency attendances for several conditions are still well below their normal levels, despite a steady increase in overall activity since the peak of the coronavirus outbreak.
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News
Harding: Tracing app is just ‘the cherry on the cake’
The launch of a second version of the NHS covid-19 contact tracing app is set to be announced imminently, HSJ understands.
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News
MPs demand to see censored submissions to PHE inequalities review
The government has faced calls to release responses to a review of health inequalities after HSJ revealed they had been cut from the published version.
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Comment
Residents deserve more than a blame game
People who live in care homes are more vulnerable to covid-19 which increases the need to support them against any possible future waves of infection, writes Sally Warren.
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News
Patient restraint spikes as covid measures spark ‘frustration’
Several mental health trusts have reported spikes in incidents of physical restraint or seclusion on patients, driven by covid-19 restrictions, HSJ has learned.
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Expert Briefing
Daily Insight: The care home conundrum
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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News
Confed chief to step down
The chief executive of NHS Confederation has announced he will be stepping down after nearly four years in the role.
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Podcast
HSJ podcast: Missing chapters and rebooted services
This week the team look at the latest on the effects of coronavirus on BAME staff, and planning for mitigating it via testing track-and-trace and getting the rest of the hospitals restarted.
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Expert Briefing
The Integrator: No clear answers in care home blame game
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week by integration senior correspondent Sharon Brennan.
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Comment
Reducing the care deficit in mental health provision
Mental health trusts have achieved a great deal, but they need support now to navigate the next phase of their response to covid-19. By Ella Fuller
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News
Commissioners pull the plug on £240m contract
A commissioner and county council have pulled the plug on a £240m community services contract, meaning hundreds of staff face being transferred to another organisation mid-pandemic.
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News
Video GP provider reveals plans to partner with 111
A digital GP service has revealed plans to partner with NHS 111 and provide callers with the option of having a remote appointment.
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News
Discharges to care homes increased year-on-year during ‘critical period’
For a critical period leading up to the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, the number of patients discharged from hospitals to care homes was higher than in the previous year.
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Expert Briefing
Daily Insight:Tales from the cutting room floor
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