DHSC: Innovative genomics tool guides response to Lassa fever outbreak – (DHSC: Two cases of resistant gonorrhoea diagnosed in the UK ~ DHSC: New strategy for a measles & rubella free future ~ DHSC: UK flu levels according to PHE statistics: 2018 to 2019 )
NHS England: Mental health nurses & paramedics to respond together to reduce avoidable hospital admissions – (NHS England: Evening & weekend general practice appointments available across England ~ NHS England: GP practices free up 3,000 extra patient appointments through Primary Care Network ~ NHS England: Skill & dedication of NHS staff praised as health service productivity outstrips the rest of economy )
DHSC: NHS Long Term Plan launched ~ 10DS: PM speech at NHS LTP launch: 07/01/2019 ~ DHSC:
Secretary of State's oral statement on the NHS LTP ~ NHS England: NHS LTP to tackle major killer conditions and save up to half a million lives ~ NHS England: NHS LTP will help problem drinkers & smokers ~ NHS England: Local health groups allocated £570bn to fund the NHS LTP ~ Children’s Commissioner: Statement on the commitments in the NHS LTP to improve child & adolescent mental health services ~ techUK: NHS LTP Highlights Increasing Role for Technology ~ NHS Confed: LTP ushers in new era - but beware of over-promising ~ IEA: NHS LTP plan falls short of offering real solutions to improve patient outcomes ~ LGA responds to NHS LTP ~ The King's Fund response to the NHS LTP ~ NHS Digital chief executive welcomes focus on technology in LTP ~ NHS LTP: Patients Association's response ~ RoSPA: NHS LTP is a welcome & overdue focus on prevention ~ Homeless Link: NHS LTP includes commitments to improving health of people sleeping rough )
Children’s Commissioner responds to Public Accounts Committee report on children’s mental health services
NAO: A review of the role & costs of clinical commissioning groups
LGA responds to NICE guidance on improving physical activity
Patients Association: GP premises - the patient perspective
ESRC: New research to provide virtual support for people with rare dementias
EU News: Trendspotter manual: - handbook for the rapid assessment of emerging drug-related trends
Demos: Collaboration is key to unlocking potential of HealthTech to address winter pressures in the NHS
Unite: Proposed 18% registration fee hike by Health & Care Professions Council is ‘unjust’
techUK: NICE Evidence Standards Framework for Digital Health Technologies
NICE recommends a CAR T-cell therapy for adults with some types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma – (NICE: Non-invasive MRI scan for Prostate Cancer recommended ~ NICE: Hundreds more children & adults eligible for cochlear implants on the NHS ~ New migraine drug not cost-effective NICE says in draft guidance ~ NICE: Sharing end of life decisions - Carrying out mum’s wishes )
Link to latest news from the British Heart Foundation ~ Link to latest news from Cancer Research UK ~ Link to latest news from Diabetes UK ~ Link to latest news from Age UK
DCMS: ‘Smart homes’ to help older & disabled people get digital skills and tackle loneliness in rural areas
POST: Robotics in Social Care
Independent Chief Inspector of Borders & Immigration publishes report on the Home Office’s safeguarding of vulnerable adults
WAG: Future funding of social care a priority for government
National Ombudsmen: Carers leave woman in pain after burns not detected soon enough
HL: Championing the sector with the Homeless Link Excellence Awards – (HL: Has there been a delay to the roll-out of Universal Credit? )
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