NHS Evidence - health management

The work of the House of Commons Health Committee in 2008/9: second report of session 2009-10

This report outlines the core tasks of the Committee and looks at work undertaken during 2008/9. (House of Commons Health Committee - publications)

Fracture prevention services: an economic evaluation

This economic evaluation models the costs and benefits from establishing a fracture liaison service, to reduce the risk of secondary fractures. (Department of Health - publications)

A guide to the implications of the European Working Time Directive for doctors in training

This document provides clarity on the European Working Time Directive (EWTD) by giving guidance using the views of experts who have already considered most issues arising from the EWTD, implemented in the UK as the Working Time Directive Regulations 1998/the Working Time Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998 and subsequent amendments. Where a definition already exists by statute or regulation, this is noted; but in other situations a consensus view is given. (Department of Health - publications)

The communicating organisation: using communication to support the development of high-performing organisations

This document contains guidance for NHS chief executives, board members and lead communicators. It describes what is meant by 'best practice' in communications and outlines how NHS organisations can endeavour to accomplish this. This framework encourages chief executives to involve their communications department at a senior organisational level and to view good communication as the responsibility of the entire organisation. (Department of Health - publications)

A (H1N1) swine flu influenza: phase two of the vaccination programme; children over 6 months and under 5 years: dosage schedule update

This letter covers Health Secretary Andy Burnham's announcement that the swine flu vaccination programme would be extended to children between the ages of six months and five years. This age group was identified as the next priority group for the vaccine because they are more likely to be hospitalised if they fall ill with swine flu. The licence has been amended to allow a one dose schedule in children. (Department of Health - publications)

Equality and diversity in UK medical schools

This paper updates ’The demography of medical schools’ discussion paper which was published in 2004 under the auspices of the BMA Board of Medical Education. It examines issues faced by medical school applicants and students in relation to the following areas: socio-economic background, age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, trans issues, disability and religion or belief. The report also examines admission policies and procedures. (British Medical Association - publications)

Prioritising need in the context of Putting People First: a whole system approach to eligibility for social care

A public consultation on revised guidance on eligibility for social care closed on 6 October 2009. This report is a summary of the consultation responses. The revised guidance will replace the 2003 Fair Access to Care Services guidance and aims to support fair and transparent implementation of eligibility criteria, within the new policy context of personalisation and prevention set out in Putting People First. (Department of Health - publications)

Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust: six months progress report

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has undertaken the second of its three formal checks on progress following the publication of an investigation report in March 2009 into high mortality rates and the care of patients admitted as emergencies at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust. This six month review has assessed the extent of improvements made by the trust. (CQC - publications)

Out of hours training for GP registrars

This letter from Clare Chapman, Director General, Workforce (NHS and Social Care), is for all NHS Chief Executives. (Department of Health - letters)

Consultation on amendments to the compliance framework for 2010/11

This consultation explains how Monitor intends to develop and enhance the effectiveness of the compliance framework in 2010/11. The proposals in the consultation covers two main categories: governance and risk ratings; and finance and risk ratings. The consultation closes on 26 February 2010. (Monitor - publications)