17/05/2013

Evaluation of the first year of the Inner North West London Integrated Care Pilot

This report outlines the findings of our evaluation of the Inner North West London Integrated Care Pilot, which aimed to develop new forms of care for older people and those with diabetes. It found that the foundations for change had been laid, with the pilot making good progress in designing and implementing a complex intervention. Progress was underpinned by a new set of governance arrangements and financial incentives.

Posted at 01:25 PM in Integrated care, Quality of care and clinical outcomes |

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Medical research among healthcare professionals in England

Arthritis Research UK, AMRC, Breast Cancer Campaign and the British Heart Foundation commissioned ComRes to interview 392 GPs, nurses and hospital doctors. The results showed universal agreement among that the NHS should support research into treatments for patients. However 91% of those surveyed identified barriers they had experienced to taking part in research, including lack of time, funding, practical support and difficulties navigating regulation. Responses also highlighted the practical challenges to be overcome if the NHS is to become an innovative research organisation driving improvements in patient care.

Posted at 11:37 AM in Consultations, Quality of care and clinical outcomes, Workforce and employment |

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Adult social care: choice framework

This framework sets out the different choices people are able to make in relation to their care and support, including: the right for people, including carers, to control the services they use; the right to choose residential care accommodation that suits them; and the right to access and receive information to inform choice. It also sets out where people can access further information, and how to complain if they are not offered choice.

Posted at 11:29 AM in Social care |

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16/05/2013

Learning from the LINks: resources for Healthwatch

These resources aim to preserve examples of good practice from the work of Local Involvement Networks (LINKs) and are also intended to help volunteers and staff feel supported in the transition to local Healthwatch. Resources are grouped around four themes: leadership and governance; representation; engagement; and influencing.

Posted at 04:56 PM in Changing configuration of health services , Local authorities, public health and health inequalities |

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The drive for quality: how to achieve safe, sustainable care in our emergency departments

This report calls for fundamental change in the way emergency care systems are designed, funded and run. Ten recommendations are made across four domains, based on the results of a survey of 131 emergency departments in the UK between 2011 and 2012. These domains cover: system redesign; expansion and sustainable working practices; radical funding change; and a better system to measure success.

Posted at 04:25 PM in Changing configuration of health services , NHS finances and productivity , Quality of care and clinical outcomes |

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Health equity

This series of summaries outlines how recommendations made as part of evidence based research could be applied to a range of European Union legislation, policies and programmes. They aim to improve international, national and local policies and practices within and beyond health systems, in order to promote better health and wellbeing.

Posted at 04:16 PM in Local authorities, public health and health inequalities |

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How can the NHS payment system do more for patients?

This discussion paper sets out possible approaches to designing a comprehensive and sustainable payment system for NHS services for the long term. Feedback is invited until the 19th July 2013.

Posted at 04:00 PM in Consultations, NHS finances and productivity , Patient involvement, experience and feedback |

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Quality imaging services for primary care: a good practice guide

This guide sets out what needs to change to make a difference to the care of patients requiring an NHS scan, and aims to reinforce the links between local NHS clinical imaging departments and the new Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). It aims to significantly improve patient care, increase efficiency and shorten waiting times, as well as cutting NHS costs.

Posted at 03:37 PM in Developments in primary and community care, Quality of care and clinical outcomes |

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Evidence submission: Health Select Committee's inquiry into the Health and Social Care Act 2012

This written submission considers the readiness of the NHS to move to the new system of commissioning and implement the other major health reforms introduced by the Act. It argues that good progress has been made in establishing the new commissioning model, but highlights ongoing concerns about uncertainty and confusion, not helped by a lack of guidance in the system. It also highlights a risk of confused accountability and warns of the dangers of fragmentation, calling for the government to strengthen its commitment to integrated care.

Posted at 02:33 PM in Changing configuration of health services , Commissioning, Integrated care, Regulation, governance and accountability |

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15/05/2013

Future needs and preferences for hospice care: challenges and opportunities for hospices

This working paper was written in response to the evidence based report from Cicely Saunders Institute in order to help hospices understand and prepare for the future by providing priorities for them to focus on.

Posted at 05:25 PM in Changing configuration of health services , Developments in primary and community care |

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Asthma data tool

This tool has been launched by Public Health England’s INHALE, a website set up to provide data on lung conditions in England. It aims to provide clinicians and commissioners with a one-stop portal for accessing reliable data on asthma outcomes in England as well as helping clinical commissioning groups to understand the outcomes of asthma care in their area.

Posted at 05:09 PM in NHS measurement and performance , Quality of care and clinical outcomes |

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Homeless hospital discharge fund 2013 to 2014

This application form, guidance and criteria is for voluntary sector organisations working in partnership with the NHS and local authorities to apply for funding to improve hospital discharge arrangements for the homeless.

Posted at 04:42 PM in Workforce and employment |

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The Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia: delivering major improvements in dementia care and research by 2015 - annual report of progress

This progress report sets out the achievements toward delivering major improvements in dementia care and research by 2015.

Posted at 04:17 PM in Mental Health, Regulation, governance and accountability |

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Letter inviting expressions of interest for health and social care integration 'pioneers'

This letter invites local areas to express an interest in becoming ‘pioneers’, demonstrating the use of ambitious and innovative approaches to delivering integrated care.

Posted at 04:13 PM in Integrated care |

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A narrative for person-centred coordinated care

This narrative was developed with service users, by National Voices and partners and shows what coordinated care would look like from the perspective of patients, service users, families and carers. It has been developed with the hope that local areas will adopt this definition and take up the challenge of seeing and redesigning services through their users' eyes.

Posted at 02:26 PM in Integrated care |

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