25/03/2013
A change in government legislation means that, from 1st April 2013, your Local Healthwatch will carry forward the functions of Local Involvement Networks (LINks).If you have any enquiries relating to Healthwatch Hampshire please contact:Marion Cavanagh Healthwatch Development Officer Policy & Programme Office, Corporate Services Hampshire County Councilt: 01962 813887 e: marion.cavanagh@hants.gov.uk
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25/02/2013
If you're in need of support, search our network to be connected with a professional therapist.Therapy Directory only lists therapists who are registered with a recognised professional body or those who have sent us copies of their qualifications and insurance cover.Therapy Directory was set up to connect visitors with a wealth of information and the ability to search for the most suitable therapist.Visit the website hereTherapy Directory - Connecting you with professional support
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21/02/2013
People who think they, or a family member, should have had an assessment of eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding between 1 April 2011 and 31 March 2012 must apply before the end of March.Deadlines have been set by the Department of Health (DH) because the responsibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare is moving from Primary Care Trusts to Clinical Commissioning Groups on 1 April, and DH wants to set clear cut-off points for historical cases.The deadline applies to previously unassesse...
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21/02/2013
New statistics reveal a big decrease in the number of diabetic patients in Portsmouth needing major amputations in the last three years.The 25% fall was today welcomed as a major improvement in the way diabetic patients with foot disease are being treated by the NHS across Portsmouth and south east Hampshire.Dr Jim Hogan, the chief clinical officer for the NHS Portsmouth Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), was “highly encouraged” by the fall in foot and lower leg amputations.Dr Hogan...
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21/02/2013
The potential benefits to staff and patients of greater use of information and digital technology in the NHS and social care are shown in a new study which was commissioned by the Department of Health from Price Waterhouse Coopers. It found that measures such as more use of text messages for negative test results, electronic prescribing and electronic patient records could improve care, allow health professionals to spend more time with patients and save billions of pounds.The report says that a...
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21/02/2013
“Commissioning Services for Young Carers and Their Families” is a new guide aimed at helping commissioners and those responsible for developing local services for young carers and their families. With current changes to the commissioning landscape, from the new Health and Wellbeing Boards and Clinical Commissioning Groups, to personalised support and the shift towards academies and free schools, there is a real need to ensure that appropriate support is in place. Structured around th...
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21/02/2013
Census data has revealed that between 2001 and 2011 the number of carers in England and Wales increased from 5.2 million to 5.8 million. The greatest rise has been among those providing over 20 hours care – the point at which caring starts to significantly impact on the health and wellbeing of the carer, and their ability to hold down paid employment alongside their caring responsibilities.Across England and Wales there are now a staggering 2.1 million people providing over 20 hours a week...
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21/02/2013
This is a new leaflet from Carers UK. The rise in carers providing over 20 hours care a week could mean that some are not getting the right benefits. Carers UK has just published this leaflet and updated their leaflet on “Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance to help carers make sure they are claiming what they are entitled to. Copies of the leaflets can be downloaded from the Carers UK website http://www.carersuk.org/professionals/order-publications?dm_i=AYZ,195DP,488U9K,48...
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21/02/2013
The Alzheimer’s Society has released new data on the rates of dementia diagnosis in the UK. It shows wide variation between areas. Diagnosis rates range from 31.6 per cent in East Riding of Yorkshire to 75.5 per cent in Belfast. The proportion of people with dementia who have a formal diagnosis is now 46%, compared with 43% in 2011. Alzheimer’s Society estimates that there are 428,000 people in the UK who are living with dementia but haven’t been diagnosed.The Alzheimer’s...
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21/02/2013
The review looking at how the Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) is being used in practice is to be chaired by crossbench peer Baroness Julia Neuberger, Julia Neuberger, who is Senior Rabbi at the West London Synagogue and former Chief Executive of the King’s Fund, will oversee the review, which will be examining various elements of the LCP, including:■the experience and opinions of patients and families;■the experience and opinions of health professionals;■hospital complaints;...
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