All Social care articles – Page 68
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HSJ KnowledgeHow to develop a culture of excellence
Human interaction between patients and carers is central to the quality of experience and outcomes. Robert Warwick finds out how to make this part of an organisation’s culture.
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NewsLansley told to produce evidence that personal budgets work
The government must produce evidence that personal health budgets improve outcomes, cost and patient experience before they are fully rolled out, according to a report.
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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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NewsSouthern Cross homes transfer to take place this week
More than 250 care homes run by Southern Cross are to be transferred to new companies by this weekend as part of plans to shut down the sector’s biggest operator.
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NewsLow access to flagship mental health scheme revealed
Only 2 per cent of people with anxiety or depression are receiving psychological therapies, despite successive government pledges to improve access to treatments.
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NewsFlexible hospital visits claim defended by Carter
A nurses’ leader who suggested relatives of the elderly should be encouraged to help care for loved ones while in hospital has moved to defend his comments.
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NewsTransfer of public health services to councils in doubt
Many local authorities are not ready to take on public health budgets and responsibility from primary care trusts, according to research exclusively shared with HSJ and sister title Local Government Chronicle.
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Social care funding set to divide coalition ministers
Senior Liberal Democrats are preparing to clash with the Treasury and their Conservative partners over increased funding for long term care.
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NewsDepression recovery varying wildly across the country
Recovery rates for depression and anxiety cases depend on where in the country the patient happens to be, with a huge variation from one region to another, a report has revealed.
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NewsMinisters should be allowed to intervene in another Southern Cross, says Burstow
Health minister Paul Burstow has hinted the government may seek to introduce legislative changes allowing it to directly intervene in any future cases similar to the collapse of Southern Cross.
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NewsVulnerable adult protection to be improved - Burstow
Vulnerable adults will be protected in the same way as children by the next general election, the Liberal Democrat social care minister Paul Burstow has said.
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NewsRise in patients waiting for treatment
The number of patients forced to wait more than 18 weeks for NHS treatment has risen slightly, according to new figures.
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NewsRegulator found safety concerns at half of hospitals and care homes
The Care Quality Commission had concerns about safety and care at half of NHS hospitals and care homes providing nursing last year, reveals its latest report on the state of health and social services in England.
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NewsDH launches 'engagement exercise' on social care policy
The government has embarked on a major consultation designed to involve patients, providers and professionals in re-designing social care.
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NewsGovernment drug treatment strategy questioned by new watchdog
A newly formed alliance of drug rehabilitation providers has accused primary care trusts of “strangling at birth” plans to tackle addiction and reduce crime.
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NewsCCP backs commissioners in care home procurement row
The Cooperation and Competition Panel has ruled against care home associations in two regions after they claimed procurement rules and prices for continuing healthcare were too low.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow a change in practice can reduce hospital admissions for older dementia patients
Changing practice to reduce hospital admissions for older people with dementia can be achieved by strong liaison and information sharing. Consultant old age psychiatrist Afifa Qazi explains.
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HSJ Local
New ‘flagship’ care home to open in Sittingbourne
STRUCTURE: Nellsar Homes has constructed a “state-of-the-art” care home in Sittingbourne, which will be its flagship, and is looking to employ around 100 local people.
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HSJ Local
Reablement service launched in Cumbria
PERFORMANCE: Cumbria County Council’s adult social care department has launched a “reablement” scheme aimed at helping those who need assistance following disability, illness, injury or loss of their personal support network.
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CommentGiving dementia the attention and support it needs - and deserves
A recent meeting on dementia suggested that although the condition is widely misunderstood, there’s no reason why progress similar to that made in cancer and HIV care cannot be made for dementia too. Richard Smith, director of the Ovations initiative to combat chronic disease, looks at what needs to be ...