28/03/2013
The DMBC is the document containing all the evidence and recommendations from the programme to enable to JCPCT to make their decision. It sets out the reasons behind 'Shaping a healthier future', the consultation process, what we heard during consultation and describes the decision making process including clinical and financial modelling.The executive summary is available here:http://www.healthiernorthwestlondon.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/documents/SaHF%20DMBC%20Executive%20Summary%20%28extract...
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27/03/2013
The case for changing London’s acute emergency and maternity services, and quality standards to deliver consistent seven day services have been published. Quality and safety audit reports for each hospital are also available at: http://www.londonhp.nhs.uk/services/quality-and-safety-programme/.Improving the quality and safety of hospital-based acute emergency – adult and paediatric – and maternity services was identified as one of the NHS in London’s key priorities f...
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26/03/2013
Good news! More time to apply for the NHS Innovation Challenge Prizes NHS Innovation Challenge Prizes exist to recognise and reward ideas that tackle some of the most challenging areas in healthcare. Now in their third year, the scheme not only rewards the tremendous pool of talent that exists in the NHS with well-deserved recognition, but also provides successful applicants with prize money – our biggest winner to date received £100,000.We have decided to extend the application ...
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25/03/2013
Deadline for requests for assessments of eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding for cases during the period 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2012On 15 March 2012, the Department of Health announced the introduction of deadlines for new cases which require assessment of eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare (NHS CHC) funding.NHS CHC is care provided over an extended period of time to meet physical or mental health needs that have arisen as a result of disability, accident or illness. NHS C...
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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).During this transition period, if you have any enquiries relating to Healthwatch Hounslow please contact:Simon Mitchell Head of Well-Being and Involvement Children's and Adults' ServicesLondon Borough of Hounslow t: 02085832480 e: simon.mitchell@hounslow.gov.uk
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22/03/2013
On 19 February, the Joint Committee of Primary Care Trusts (JCPCT) agreed with all the recommendations put forward by the 'Shaping a healthier future' programme following public consultation. This will mean:Investing over £190m in out-of-hospital care to improve healthcare facilities and services in the community including care provided by GPs.The five major acute hospitals with a 24/7 A&E and Urgent Care Centre (UCC) will be:Chelsea and Westminster; Hillingdon; Northwick Park; St Mary'...
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21/03/2013
The National Children's Bureau has published Tackling Child Poverty and Promoting Children's Well-Being: Lessons from abroad. The report calls on the Government to review its approach to reducing child poverty by drawing on lessons from abroad. These include: making childcare more affordable for working mothers; offering cash incentives for families to promote children's health and well-being; introducing neighbourhood anti-poverty zones; and establishing a ministerial child poverty board to dri...
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20/03/2013
NAVCA has developed a new training programme that uses the key elements from Skilling up for Stronger Voices and other NAVCA training programmes in conjunction with updated methodology that can be applied within the new world of representation. Increasing Voluntary Sector Influence is a customer focused, interactive programme that includes newly created modules and information specifically designed for both new and experienced representatives.
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19/03/2013
This is the fifth annual report of the IMCA service, a statutory service provided by the voluntary sector, for use in both the NHS and local authorities. There are duties to refer people to this service under the Mental Capacity Act.
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18/03/2013
The NHS Commissioning Board has authorised 62 more clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) to commission healthcare services for their communities. The first 34 CCGs were authorised in December 2012; with a further 67 CCGs authorised in January 2013.
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