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General News
NHS Confed: Interim director of the Mental Health Network, Paddy Cooney, says ‘it is essential that commissioners of health & justice services continue to work together to ensure the right services are available to those in need of mental health assessment.
The Health & Social Care Information Centre's figures indicate that many people needing urgent assessment are being taken to police custody settings rather than health facilities. Police stations can be crowded, chaotic and are part of the criminal system; they are not the right place for people experiencing acute mental distress’.
ACE: Arts Council England has opened to application 3 schemes which aim to continue to improve the long term sustainability, diversity and resilience of the arts and cultural sectors - Catalyst Arts: building fundraising capacity, Transforming arts fundraising and Developing resilient leadership.
NAO: Amyas Morse, head of the National Audit Office, has recently responded to concerns by Ministers about the effects of external audit & accountability upon civil servants who are taking forward major government projects.
ScotGov: An innovative project helping 30,000 pupils in Malawi learn maths using interactive apps on iPads has ‘exceeded expectations’, Education Secretary Michael Russell said recently. The Scottish Government provided £285,000 of funding to language learning specialists Eurotalk in 2010 to deliver a wide range of primary education through interactive digital software to 30 rural schools in Malawi.
The project supports 300 teachers who tutor children in using the devices who then share their knowledge with other pupils. Already, around 38,000 certificates to mark attainment of learning on the device have been awarded to pupils.
UKOC: Launched last week, Community How To is the brand new site to help community groups do more, more easily, with digital tools. It's designed to help you find, share & discuss new tools that have made your life - and your community projects - easier. It's currently in beta - which means that although it's not in its final polished form yet, they do want people to take an early look around and get used to the feel of the site.
FSA: Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd has withdrawn toffee apples in Northern Ireland, Scotland & Northern England, because the product contains milk that is not mentioned on the label. Anyone with an allergy to or an intolerance of milk should not consume this product. The Food Standards Agency has issued an Allergy Alert..
TfL: Even though there is a nip in the air, there is still a warm welcome awaiting you on the River Thames. Whether you're looking for a leisurely sight-seeing River Tour or a quick commute on a River Bus service, TfL's updated guide to river serviceswith help you to make the most of London's greatest highway:
* River Bus offer fast & frequent services throughout the day between the many piers along the Thames.
* River Tours continue to run through autumn & winter and are a great way to relax and see the city from a different perspective.
ACE: Arts Council England recently announced details of its new structure, which comes into operation on 1 July 2013.
MoD: His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has been joined by some of London's most famous faces, including the Mayor of London and Barbara Windsor, to support the Royal British Legion's London Poppy Day appeal in a bid to raise a record-breaking £1m.
CQC: The Care Quality Commission has issued a formal warning to University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust in relation to staffing levels on a cardiac ward at Bristol Royal Children’s Hospital.
Inspectors found that the trust had been failing to meet 3 essential standards of quality & safety covering staffing levels, staff training & support, and the overall care & welfare of patients. Providers have a legal responsibility to make sure they are meeting all the essential standards.
Inspectors found that the trust had been failing to meet 3 essential standards of quality & safety covering staffing levels, staff training & support, and the overall care & welfare of patients. Providers have a legal responsibility to make sure they are meeting all the essential standards.
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