All Public health articles – Page 38
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NewsStevens calls for tougher public health incentive policies
Simon Stevens has recommended empowering local government to set tougher public health policy, and giving financial incentives, such as tax breaks, to employers which promote health.
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NewsNHS hospital comparison website launched
A new website to enable patients and staff to compare hospitals across a broad range of metrics from accident and emergency waiting times to the quality of meals will be launched tomorrow.
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CommentReaders' letters - 15 September 2014
The Parliamentary and Health Ombudsman is free and independent of the NHS
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NewsBMA calls for next government to tackle lifestyle issues
Alcohol, smoking and poor childhood diets are among public health issues that should be targeted by the next government, doctors have said.
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NewsCut to councils' public health budgets
Local authorities’ core public health funding will be cut in real terms in 2015-16, it has been announced
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HSJ KnowledgeIntegrated care round up: Heat turns up in the health and social care debate
Discussion and debate on integrated care has been rife
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NewsNHS England plans personal budgets covering NHS and social care
NHS England has proposed devolving “year of care” budgets covering NHS and social care to individuals with complex needs as part of its effort to help integrate services and increase personalisation.
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NewsPublic health budgets given extra protection
Councils’ public health plans will have to be signed off by directors of the services under a tougher new checking regime aimed at preserving the £2.6bn budget for health purposes.
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HSJ KnowledgeThe Johari window: Tackling the wicked problems of the unknown
Beware of problems in the bottom right pane
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CommentMedicalising common ailments is one of healthcare's greatest threats
It stops long term changes
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HSJ KnowledgeFood for thought: Engage with communities to tackle food poverty
Local food strategies
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SupplementsThe challenge for the NHS to better engage with patients
NHS must find more effective ways of conversing
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SupplementsThe lessons the NHS can learn from 38 Degrees
38 Degrees’ experiences show why it’s good to talk
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SupplementsA new angle on public involvement
People power is at the heart of campaign group 38 Degrees
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NewsDH sets health visiting services provision for local authorities
Department of Health sets out five services councils must run
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HSJ KnowledgeLeadership Q&A: Welcome change, don't wait for it
Only those who embrace change can become good leaders
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HSJ KnowledgeThe Johari window: Make sure hidden problems are known and moved along
Problems known to self but not to others mustn’t stay that way for long
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CommentElection 2015: Politicians need to get in step with the public's NHS love affair
The political debate rages on
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NewsGPs feel pressured over antibiotics
Almost half of GPs have admitted prescribing antibiotics even though they know they will not treat the patient’s condition, a survey shows.