Health Management and Policy Alert

Winter weather: Secretary of State's letters of thanks to the NHS

The Secretary of State has written to the chief executives of all ambulance trusts, acute trusts, and primary care trusts to thank their organisations for their continued efforts during the recent severe weather. (Department of Health - publications)

 

Winter weather: Secretary of State's letters of thanks to the NHS

The Secretary of State has written to the chief executives of all ambulance trusts, acute trusts, and primary care trusts to thank their organisations for their continued efforts during the recent severe weather. (Department of Health - publications)

 

2010/11 seasonal influenza: prescription of antivirals - letter from the CMO

This letter contains information about the prescription of antivirals (oseltamivir and zanamivir) to meet clinical circumstances arising during the current seasonal influenza outbreak. (Department of Health - publications)

 

Payment by Results (PbR) 2011-12 road test package

The road test exercise provides an opportunity for the service to test out the new tariff, and supports the planning process. The main focus of the road test is to gather comments on the draft 2011-12 PbR guidance and PbR Code of Conduct. The covering letter from David Flory, NHS Deputy Chief Executive, details the changes made to the proposed 2011-12 tariff arrangements since his letter of 30 September 2010. (Department of Health - publications)

 

Seasonal Flu 2010/11 in prisons and other closed institutions within the criminal justice system in England

The Health Protection Agency has recently reported an increase of seasonal flu activity above baseline in England and have produced guidance regarding this. This winter, we know that influenza A H1N1 (2009) (Swine Flu) is prominent among other circulating flu viruses, including Influenza B. [Covering letter] (Department of Health - publications)

 

Department of Health public bodies 2010

Government departments are required to publish detailed annual data on the public bodies which they sponsor and the public appointees who serve on them. (Department of Health - publications)

 

Central Government’s use of consultants and interims

Spending on consultants and interims by central government departments amounted to over £1 billion in 2009/10. This report examines spending on consultants and the application of good practice to the use of consultants and interims. [Minutes of oral evidence] [Written evidence from Cabinet Office] (House of Commons Public Accounts Committee - publications)

 

Short guide to reorganising arm’s length bodies

This paper highlights key issues for public bodies to consider in closing and merging arm’s length bodies. (National Audit Office - publications)

 

Insights from stroke survivors and providers of stroke care in rural England: summary report

This report provides insights from users and providers about both the delivery of stroke-related services in England and the challenge that rurality poses for those services. By examining how living in a rural area affects stroke patients’ experiences, this summary aims to be a first stage in tackling problems of access. (Rural Communities - news)

 

An evaluation of six community mental health pilots for veterans of the Armed Forces

This publication is the result of an independent evaluation into the Community Veterans Mental Health Pilots. The report suggests that care specialists with knowledge of the armed forces should be used to support veterans with mental health conditions. (Ministry of Defence - news)