MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'authorities'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:48:30 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4615186&cid=t_102668_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F21%2Funderstanding-research-methodology%2F In order to fully appreciate and apply the knowledge that has been acquired through the scientific process, it is imperative to have a basic understanding of scientific research methodology. Methodology: scientific techniques used to collect and evaluate data. This is the first in a series of articles that will shed light on scientific research methods.  It is important to understand that all research methods play an important role in leading us to tentative conclusions concerning how things work in the observable universe.  But, it also important to realize different types of research should be interpreted and applied in a different manner. As an example, the primary goal of correlation research is prediction, while the primary goal of experimental research is explanation/understanding.... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4615186 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:43:47 +0100 4615186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4532165&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F02%2F28%2Fthe-role-of-gp-consortia-and-public-health-in-improving-health-andwellbeing-and-delivering-effective-health-care-final-report-of-a-national-colloquieum-february-2011%2F Title: The role of GP consortia and public health in improving health andwellbeing and delivering effective health care: Final report of a national colloquieum, February 2011 Skinny: Report from Solutions for Public Health, Right Care and NHS Alliance that identifies the following key messages: The agenda, systems, approach are all new and require a new response – simply responding as we have in the past will not work. GP commissioners will need to engage with and understand the value of public health. There is a risk that public health in local authorities will not engage effectively with GP consortia. Pathfinder GP consortia and pathfinder Health & Wellbeing Boards need to develop effective ways of joint working. The public health (professional) workforce will be smaller and mo... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4532165 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:51:19 +0100 4532165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031176&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F10%2F05%2Fageing-and-society-2010-vol-30-no-7%2F This article looks at the concerns of policy makers, practitioners, older people and carers with regards to the quality of assessment of older people with health and social care needs. (Print subscription held at Fade Library) Filed under: Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Adult Services, Assessment, Local Authorities, Multidisciplinary Teams, Older People (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031176 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 06:56:00 +0100 4031176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3753761&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F14%2Ftelling-the-story-of-hartfields-a-new-retirement-village-for-the-twenty-first-century%2F This study tracked key decisions made, and challenges faced, as the scheme developed. Publisher: Joseph Rowntree Foundation Size of Publication: 42p Published: 21/04/2010 Filed under: Community Services, Culture, Grey Literature, Housing, Local Authorities, Quality of Life, Regeneration Tagged: Community, Culture, GPs, Healthy lifestyles, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Residence (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3753761 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:05:31 +0100 3753761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581549&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F20%2Fimproving-oral-health-and-dental-outcomes-developing-the-dental-public-health-workforce-in-england%2F Title: Improving oral health and dental outcomes: developing the dental public health workforce in England Skinny: Report giving guidance on developing the dental public health workforce to enable PCTs and SHAs to promote oral health, increase access to dental services and secure safe, high quality dental services which meet the needs of the local population. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 100p. Published: 24/03/2010 Additional Documents: Improving oral health and dental outcomes: developing the dental public health workforce in England – short report (summary of key issues for PCTs and SHAs) Letter Filed under: Dental Health, Grey Literature, NHS, Outcomes, Primary Care, Public Health, Quality, Strategic Health Authorities Tagged: Dental Health, Grey Literature, Outcomes, Pr... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581549 Thu, 20 May 2010 04:46:33 +0100 3581549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581550&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F20%2Fcaldicott-guardian-manual-2010%2F Title: Caldicott Guardian Manual 2010 Skinny: The manual takes account of developments in information management in the NHS and in Councils with Social Services Responsibilities since the publication of the Caldicott report. It sets out the role of the Caldicott Guardian within an organisational Caldicott/confidentiality function as a part of broader information governance. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 23p. Published: 24/03/2010 Filed under: Grey Literature, Information Governance, Local Authorities, NHS Tagged: Clinical Governance, Grey Literature, Information Governance, Quality (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581550 Thu, 20 May 2010 04:39:40 +0100 3581550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581551&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F20%2Forganising-quality-and-effective-spinal-services-for-patients-a-report-for-local-health-communities-by-the-spinal-taskforce%2F Title: Organising quality and effective spinal services for patients: a report for local health communities by the Spinal Taskforce Skinny: Report  intended to assist the NHS in developing and delivering effective spinal services, creating a set of productive services that deliver quality, timely and clinically appropriate care that meets patients’ needs and expectations. It looks at the effective organisation of spinal services for a wide population to support those planning and commissioning services across an SHA, PCTs and clinical and managerial teams within provider units. The document describes the main types of patients being referred for spinal treatment and advises on how to organise services to meet the needs of these groups, paying particular attention to quality, clinical ou... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581551 Thu, 20 May 2010 04:32:13 +0100 3581551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581556&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F20%2Fheatwave-plan-for-england-protecting-health-and-reducing-harm-from-extreme-heat-and-heatwaves%2F Title: Heatwave plan for England: protecting health and reducing harm from extreme heat and heatwaves Skinny: Aims to enhance resilience in the event of a heatwave. It is an important component of overall emergency planning. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 47p. Published: 23/03/2010 Filed under: Ambulance Services, Emergency Planning, Grey Literature, Hospitals, NHS, Primary Care, Strategic Health Authorities, Strategic Planning Tagged: Climate, Disaster Planning, Emergency Planning, Environement, Grey Literature, Heatwave, NHS, Strategic Planning (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581556 Thu, 20 May 2010 04:01:57 +0100 3581556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581558&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F20%2Fnhs-emergency-planning-guidance-planning-for-the-development-and-deployment-of-medical-emergency-response-incident-teams-in-the-provision-of-advanced-medical-care-at-the-scene-of-an-incident%2F Title: NHS emergency planning guidance: planning for the development and deployment of Medical Emergency Response Incident Teams in the provision of advanced medical care at the scene of an incident Skinny: Best practice guidance to National Health Service (NHS) organisations in developing and deploying Medical Emergency Response Incident Teams (MERITs). It builds on the guidance given in the underpinning section of the NHS Emergency Planning Guidance: immediate medical care at the scene. The purpose of a MERIT response is to provide advanced medical care on scene at a range of emergency incidents, up to and including major and mass casualty incidents. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 12p. Published: 23/03/2010 Filed under: Acute Services, Ambulance Services, Emergency Planning, Grey Li... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581558 Thu, 20 May 2010 03:52:41 +0100 3581558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581560&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F19%2Fthe-third-evaluation-of-the-school-fruit-and-vegetable-scheme%2F Title: The Third Evaluation of the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme (Executive Summary) Skinny: Aims to explore the longer-term impact of the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme.  Data, collected in 2008, has been compared with that gathered in the earlier evaluations in order to compare findings over this period Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 109p. Published: 22/03/2010 Filed under: Diet, Dietetics, Education, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, Nutrition Tagged: Diet, Grey Literature, Nutrition, Research, Schools (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581560 Wed, 19 May 2010 19:17:33 +0100 3581560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581567&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F19%2Flacdh20102-charges-for-residential-accommodation-crag-amendment-no-29%2F Title: LAC(DH)(2010)2: Charges For Residential Accommodation – CRAG Amendment No 29 Skinny: Circular announcing amendments to the National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Regulations 1992, in S.I. 2010/211, take effect from 12 April 2010 and publication of  The Charging for Residential Accommodation Guide (CRAG) provides guidance to local authorities about how to interpret the regulations, and a revised edition, Amendment 29. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 6p. Published: 19/03/2010 Filed under: Financial Management, Local Authorities, Social Services Tagged: Financial Management, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, Regulations, Residential Care (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581567 Wed, 19 May 2010 15:56:43 +0100 3581567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581568&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F19%2Fcharging-for-residential-accommodation-guide-crag%2F Title: Charging for Residential Accommodation Guide (CRAG) 2010 – revised 21 April 2010 Skinny: The charging arrangements for local authority supported residential care are reviewed annually. Amendments to the National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Regulations 1992, in S.I. 2010/211, take effect from 12 April 2010. The Charging for Residential Accommodation Guide (CRAG) provides guidance to local authorities about how to interpret the regulations, and a revised edition, Amendment 29, has been issued Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 120p. Published: 19/03/2010 Filed under: Financial Management, Local Authorities, Social Services Tagged: Financial Management, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, Regulations, Residential Care (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581568 Wed, 19 May 2010 15:45:05 +0100 3581568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577328&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F19%2Fvaluing-people-now-transfer-of-funding-and-commissioning-of-social-care-for-adults-with-learning-disabilities-from-the-nhs-to-local-government-final-returns-201011-by-31-march-2010%2F Title: Valuing people now: transfer of funding and commissioning of social care for adults with learning disabilities from the NHS to local Government: final returns 2010/11 by 31 March 2010 Skinny: From April 2009, funding and commissioning of social care for adults with learning disabilities transferred from the NHS to local authorities. This letter to PCT and Local Authority lead commissioners gives guidance on implementation and requests final returns for 2010/11 by Wednesday 31 March 2010 Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 4p. Published: 17/03/2010 Additional Documents: Pro-forma and Mediation Flowchart Filed under: Adults, Commissioning, Grey Literature, Learning Disabilities, Local Authorities, NHS, Social Services Tagged: Commissioning, Dear Colleague Letters, Grey Literature, L... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577328 Wed, 19 May 2010 13:48:26 +0100 3577328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577335&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F19%2Fvolunteering-involving-people-and-communities-in-delivering-and-developing-health-and-social-care-services%2F Title: Volunteering: involving people and communities in delivering and developing health and social care services (Executive summary) Skinny: Strategic vision for volunteering, developed following extensive consultation, set out to enhance the profile of volunteering; highlight its potential in terms of health, well-being and addressing health inequalities; and promote good practice across the health and social care system. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 77p. Published: 16/03/2010 Filed under: Grey Literature, Interagency Relations, Local Authorities, NHS, Social Services, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Voluntary Sector Tagged: Good Practice, Grey Literature, NHS, Social Services, Strategic Planning, Volunteering, Volunteers (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577335 Wed, 19 May 2010 11:30:33 +0100 3577335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577342&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F19%2Flassldh20101-provisional-grant-allocations-for-the-personal-care-at-home-grant-for-201011%2F Title: LASSL(DH)(2010)1: Provisional Grant Allocations for the Personal Care At Home Grant for 2010/11 Skinny: Advises local authorities of their provisional grant allocations for the Personal Care at Home grant from 1st October 2010 to 31st March 2011. This grant will be paid via Area Based Grant (ABG). Publisher: DH Size of Publication:9p. Published: 12/03/2010 Filed under: Financial Management, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, Social Services Tagged: Domiciliary Care, Financial Management, Grey Literature, LASSL, NHS Circulars, Social Care (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577342 Wed, 19 May 2010 09:26:52 +0100 3577342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577343&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F19%2Fready-to-go-planning-the-discharge-and-the-transfer-of-patients-from-hospital-and-intermediate-care%2F Title: Ready to go? Planning the discharge and the transfer of patients from hospital and intermediate care Skinny: Good practice professionals guide for health and social care, it provides a practical resource for practitioners and organisations with advice to support improvements in how they manage the discharge of individuals and transfer of care between settings. Publisher: DH Size of Publication:36p. Published: 12/03/2010 Filed under: Grey Literature, Hospitals, Local Authorities, NHS, Primary Care, Social Services Tagged: Good Practice, Grey Literature, Intermediate Care, NHS, Patient Discharge, Primary Care, Social Care (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577343 Wed, 19 May 2010 09:19:53 +0100 3577343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533777&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F05%2Fthe-primary-care-trusts-and-strategic-health-authorities-waiting-times-directions-2010%2F Title: The Primary Care Trusts and Strategic Health Authorities (Waiting Times) Directions 2010 Skinny: Regulations for Strategic Health Authorities and Primary Care Trusts ensuring they must make arrangements to ensure that any provider providing services to persons for whom that Trust or Authority is responsible complies with the operational standards relating to patients on an 18 week referral to treatment pathway. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 6p. Published: 08/03/2010 Filed under: Clinical Governance, Governance, Legislation, Primary Care, Quality, Scheduled Care/Elective Care, Waiting Times Tagged: Legislation, Primary Care, Regulations, Strategic Health Authorities, Waiting Times (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533777 Wed, 05 May 2010 06:59:41 +0100 3533777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3354247&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F11%2Fthe-heart-of-the-matter-patient-and-public-engagement-in-todays-nhs%2F Title: The heart of the matter: patient and public engagement in today’s NHS The Skinny: NHS Confederation report detailing how Patient and public engagement (PPE) must become integral to the operation of every NHS organisation. The heart of the matter: patient and public engagement in today’s NHS asks questions about the future of PPE in an ever-changing NHS and sets out: what good engagement looks like the legal framework for PPE the importance of having a culture of engagement where the NHS has got to on PPE how Local Involvement Networks (LINKs), membership schemes and working with local government contribute to PPE. Publisher: NHS Confederation Size of Publication: 20p Published: 22/02/2010 Filed under: Carers, Choice, Communication, Culture, Grey Literature, Hospitals, ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3354247 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:34:44 +0100 3354247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346411&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F09%2Fthe-social-determinants-of-health-and-the-role-of-local-government%2F Title: The Social Determinants of Health and the Role of Local Government Skinny: Collection of articles assessing what local government can do to tackle the social conditions that lead to health inequalities.  Some of the articles are deliberately challenging and provocative; some of them present a picture of what is already happening in local government; some look to what more local authorities could do, either with additional powers or by using their existing powers and remit. The report challenges and extends current thinking. What makes people healthy and what makes them ill? Using the concept of ‘place’ to understand and reduce health inequalities Embedding health in a vision of ‘Total Place’ Local Government – what does it mean for the frontline? Local p... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346411 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:35:20 +0100 3346411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3246848&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F06%2Fidea-partnerships-and-places-library-sharing-learning-and-innovation-to-transform-localitie%2F Link: IDeA Partnerships and places library: Sharing learning and innovation to transform localities The Skinny: IDeA’s library of case studies about partnerships. Filed under: Grey Literature, Interagency Relations, Local Authorities, NHS, Private Sector, Public Sector, Voluntary Sector Tagged: Case Studies, Good Practice, Grey Literature, Interagency Relations, Websites (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3246848 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:33:54 +0100 3246848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3216527&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F28%2Fhealth-service-journal-2010-28th-january%2F Fade Fade: SHA steps in to GP branch row Fade Skinny: NHS London has been criticised for delaying the opening of a branch surgery in Kingston, despite the cooperation and competition panel having already recommended its go-ahead. (Print subscription held at Fade Library) Posted in Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Current Awareness, GPs, Journals, Strategic Health Authorities (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3216527 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:10:53 +0100 3216527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3193666&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F21%2Fthe-decent-homes-programme%2F Title: The Decent Homes Programme (Executive Summary) Skinny: National Audit Office Report on the programme to make social sector housing and private sector housing for vulnerable people decent has made progress, and the families living in those properties will be enjoying the benefits. Identifies risks to both the Programme’s completion and what has been achieved so far if a reliable funding mechanism is not put in place to deliver the remainder of the Programme and to maintain homes to a decent standard. The report notes that hundreds of thousands of families are still living in properties which are not warm, weather tight, or in a reasonable state of repair. The Department’s efforts have been undermined by weaknesses in the information it holds. Publisher: NAO Size of Publication: 4... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3193666 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:48:49 +0100 3193666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3193668&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F21%2Fsupport-for-all-the-families-and-relationships-green-paper%2F Title: Support for All: the Families and Relationships Green Paper Skinny: Sets out a wide range of measures to support all families as they bring up their children and to help families cope with times of stress and difficulty. The proposals recognise that while all families need some help, there are families in our society with complex needs and others who require additional – and sometimes non-negotiable – support.  Its proposals aim to influence factors that can strengthen or weaken family life, such as the choices available about balancing employment with bringing up children; and how welcoming and accessible public services are to families of all kinds.  It focuses mostly on supporting family relationships by enabling families to help themselves. It also considers the po... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3193668 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:34:59 +0100 3193668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185280&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F19%2Fimproving-care-and-saving-money-learning-the-lessons-on-prevention-and-early-intervention-for-older-people%2F Title: Improving care and saving money Skinny: Provides the key learning from the national Partnerships for Older People Projects (POPP) programme. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 26p. Published: 18/01/2010 Posted in Grey Literature, Interagency Relations, Local Authorities, NHS, Primary Care, Quality Tagged: Financial Management, Grey Literature, Independence, Interagency Relations, Older People, Quality (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185280 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:30:42 +0100 3185280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185281&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F19%2Fnational-evaluation-of-partnerships-for-older-people-projects-final-report%2F Title: National Evaluation of Partnerships for Older People Projects: final report Skinny: The Partnership for Older People Projects (POPP) were intended to develop services for older people, aimed at promoting their health, well-being and independence and preventing or delaying their need for higher intensity or institutional care. The evaluation found that a wide range of projects resulted in improved quality of life for participants and considerable savings, as well as better local working relationships. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 302p. Published: 18/01/2010 Posted in Grey Literature, Interagency Relations, Local Authorities, NHS, Older People, Public Sector, Quality Tagged: Financial Management, Grey Literature, Independence, Interagency Relations, Older People, Quality (Source... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185281 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:17:15 +0100 3185281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3178743&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F16%2Fall-i-want-for-chistmas-somewhere-to-call-home-a-report-into-the-plight-of-the-82000-homeless-children-in-england%2F Title: All I Want for Chistmas… Somewhere to Call Home: A report into the plight of the 82,000 homeless children in England. The Skinny: Report by Grant Shapps of the Conservatives on the state of homeless children in England. It finds that: 82,780 children in England will be in temporary accommodation on Christmas Day 2009 6,500 of the families leaving temporary accomodation have waited over 3 years to do so Poor health is twice as prevalent in children in temporary accomodation 33% of children in temporary accomodation have no school to go to One in four households are in temporary accommodation for over a year and 4 percent are in temporary accommodation for over 5 years before a permanent settlement can be found. One in three homeless children will develop a major mental disorde... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3178743 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:17:33 +0100 3178743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3171834&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F14%2Fpersonal-care-at-home-bill-engagement-events%2F Title: Personal Care at Home Bill – engagement events Skinny: Dear Colleague Letter that highlights three stakeholder engagement events the department of health is hosting as part of the consultation on the Personal Care at Home Bill, which is running until 23 February 2010. Local authority and NHS chief executives and directors of adult social care who wish to participate in one of three events are invited to register their intrest and/or to submit comments on the consultation proposals. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 2p. Published: 14/01/2010 Posted in Grey Literature, Interagency Relations, Legislation, Local Authorities, NHS, Older People, Primary Care, Public Sector, Social Services Tagged: Grey Literature, Interagency Relations, Legislation, NHS, Social Care, Social Service... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3171834 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:14:46 +0100 3171834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3171835&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F14%2Fimproving-the-health-and-well-being-of-people-with-long-term-conditions-world-class-services-for-people-with-long-term-conditions-%25e2%2580%2593-information-tool-for-commissioners%2F Title: Improving the health and well-being of people with long term conditions: World class services for people with long term conditions – information tool for commissioners Skinny: Tool to provide information that will help local partners to commission world class services for people with Long Term Conditions (LTCs). The main aim throughout the development of this document has been to share a common vision of what a good service looks like for people with LTCs (including children and young people), their carers and families, and to provide some practical suggestions for commissioners to help them achieve that vision. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 68p. Published: 14/01/2010 Posted in Commissioning, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, NHS, Primary Care, Social Services, Toolkits Tag... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3171835 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:54:26 +0100 3171835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3171837&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F14%2Fquality-accounts-roles-of-commissioning-pcts-local-involvement-networks-links-and-local-authority-overview-and-scrutiny-committees-oscs%2F Title: Quality accounts: roles of commissioning PCTs, Local Involvement Networks (LINks) and local authority Overview and Scrutiny Committees (OSCs) Skinny: Dear Colleague Letter thats out the roles of PCTs, LINks and OSCs in the production of Quality Accounts. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 8p. Published: 14/01/2010 Posted in Grey Literature, Local Authorities, NHS, Public Sector, Stakeholder Engagement Tagged: Commissioning, Dear Colleague Letters, LINks, Local Authorities, Overview and Scrutiny Committees, Quality (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3171837 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:19:30 +0100 3171837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3171838&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F14%2Fa-healthier-nation-policy-green-paper-no-12%2F Title: A Healthier Nation:  Policy Green Paper No.12 The Skinny: Conservative Party policy document that identifies the  importance of public health and expresses a commitment to improving health outcomes across the board – from improving the quality of maternity care, to lowering rates of childhood obesity, and cutting rates of smoking and alcohol abuse later in life.  Identifies policies that they believe will deliver on key priorities. Key priorities identified are: Reducing health inequalities through locally led public health strategy and government support. Evidence based national public health policy in areas that are universal e.g.  immunisation programmes, emergency planning or behaviour change campaigns. Decentralised responsibility for improving public health. Rewards sho... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3171838 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:38:17 +0100 3171838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3171840&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F14%2Fhealth-protection-regulations-response-to-the-consultation%2F Title: Health protection regulations: response to the consultation Skinny: Response to a Department of Health consultation which sought comments on proposals for three sets of regulations to be made under the amended Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, taking forward the modernisation of health protection law. The regulations cover notification of hazards, safeguards for individuals and updated local authority powers. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 46p. Published: 13/01/2010 Posted in Grey Literature, Legislation, Local Authorities, NHS Tagged: Consultation, Grey Literature, Health Protection, Legislation, Local Authorities, Public Health, Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3171840 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:00:53 +0100 3171840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3171844&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F14%2Fimproving-dementia-services-in-england-an-interim-report%2F Title: Improving dementia services in England – an interim report (Executive Summary) Skinny: Interim report from the National Audit Office that identifies that while the Department of Health has developed an ambitious and comprehensive strategy for dementia. There has not yet been a robust approach to implementation and t has not been given the levers or urgency normally expected for such a priority and there is a risk that value for money will remain poor unless these weaknesses are addressed urgently. Dementia was not included in the Department’s tier 1 Vital Signs indicators for the NHS, through which it monitors performance. Other levers built into the NHS’ devolved management arrangements, such as joined-up commissioning and comprehensive performance information, are not ye... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3171844 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:06:27 +0100 3171844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167052&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F13%2Fmanagement-of-general-ophthalmic-services-budget-2%2F Title: Making policy count: developing performance indicators for health and social care partnerships Skinny: Update on work underway to develop new performance indicators for adult social care, and health and care partnerships. It sets out its context, recent progress, and asks for stakeholder support through comments and offers to pilot work. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 25p. Published: 12/01/2010 Posted in Adults, Grey Literature, Interagency Relations, Local Authorities, NHS, Primary Care, Quality, Self Care, Social Services Tagged: Adults, Grey Literature, Interagency Relations, Local Authorities, Partnership Working, Social Care, Social Services (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167052 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:04:50 +0100 3167052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167056&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F13%2Fleading-together-better%2F Title: Leading Together Better Skinny: Report exploring the nature of partnership working between directors of public health, adults’ services and children’s services.  It aims to stimulate local discussion on the nature of partnership working for health and wellbeing and how it can be improved. Publisher: Idea Size of Publication: 32p. Published: December 2009 Posted in Education, Grey Literature, Interagency Relations, Local Authorities, NHS, Social Services Tagged: Children's Services, Education, Grey Literature, Interagency Relations, Leadership, NHS, Partnership Working, Social Services (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167056 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:01:08 +0100 3167056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167057&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F13%2Foverarching-report-of-findings-from-the-adult-autism-strategy%2F Title: Overarching report of findings from the Adult Autism Strategy Skinny: Summary of the findings from the consultation on the future strategy for adults with autustic spectrum conditions (ASC).  It sets out the approach taken, and the key themes and priority actions identified by respondents.  These were: Raising public awareness and acceptance of ASC. Improving key professionals’ level of training. Improving local leadership. Personalising services. Taking account of sensory issues. Improving the diagnosis pathway. Ensuring adults with an ASC can access the healthcare they need. Cross cutting themese were: Awareness raising and training Data collection Exclusion and discrimination Funding and resource issues Priority areas are: Diagnosis and support Support in the community ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167057 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:39:33 +0100 3167057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3145923&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F06%2Fvaluing-health-business-case-literature-review%2F Title: Valuing health: business case literature review (Summary report) Skinny: Literature review that summarises the available evidence and research on the financial and non-financial impact of health improvement activity. This review highlights the need for a greater focus on the financial impact of health improvement activity on local government services. But it indicate that there are a number of areas where local authorities could expect to make efficiency savings. These include older people’s health and independence, workforce health and climate change and sustainability. Publisher: Idea Size of Publication: 112p. (24p.) Published: December 2009 Posted in Grey Literature, Interagency Relations, Local Authorities, NHS, Public Sector Tagged: Business Case, Efficiency Savings, Grey Li... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3145923 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:50:42 +0100 3145923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142483&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F04%2Fan-evaluation-of-the-community-contracts-pilot-programme%2F This report presents the results of a small-scale evaluation of community contracts, covering lessons about implementation and the impact of contracts on empowerment, local services, local communities, and local democracy. Publisher: Communities and Local Government Size of Publication: 36p. Published: 30/12/2009 Posted in Grey Literature, Interagency Relations, Local Authorities, NHS, Public Sector, Quality Tagged: Grey Literature, Local Government, Neighbourhood Agreements, NHS, Priorities (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142483 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:21:15 +0100 3142483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3115036&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F23%2Fage-equality-in-health-and-social-care-2%2F Title: Age equality in health and social care Skinny: Review of age discrimination and age equality in the health and social care sector.  Analyses evidence about the nature, extent and variability of age discrimination in health and social care services. Considers reforms are already in train to tackle age discrimination and support greater age equality.  This has led to the current consultation Age equality in health and social care: a consultation on preparing the NHS and social care in England for the age requirements in the Equality Bill that affect the provision of services and exercise of public functions. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 63p. Published: 22/10/2009 Posted in Equity, Grey Literature, Health Needs, Inequalities in Health, Local Authorities, NHS, Public Sector, Soc... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3115036 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:30:17 +0100 3115036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3108315&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F21%2Fah1n1-swine-influenza-soccon-end-to-national-collection%2F Title: A(H1N1) Swine Influenza: SocCon – end to national collection Skinny: Letter from Roy Taylor ending the national collection of SocCon data as a result of the slow down in infection rates with swine flu. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 2p. Published: 18/12/2009 Posted in Grey Literature, Influenza, Local Authorities, Pandemic, Social Services, Statistical Data Tagged: Epidemiology, Grey Literature, H1N1, Influenza, Social Services, Statistical Data (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3108315 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:32:50 +0100 3108315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3108316&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F21%2Flocal-responding-to-lord-lamings-recommendation-for-further-guidance-on-effective-practice-for-local-safeguarding-children-boards%2F Title: Local Responding to Lord Laming’s recommendation for further guidance on effective practice for Local Safeguarding Children Boards Skinny: Consultation on guidance to Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs) on how to operate as effectively as possible from the National Safeguarding Delivery Unit (NSDU). Request views on the proposed outline and issues that the practice guidance should cover, the style and format of the practice guidance and how to produce the final practice guidance.  Also asks for best practice. Publisher: DCSF Size of Publication: 15p. Published: 18/11/2009 Posted in Child Protection Services, Children, Education, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, NHS, Primary Care, Social Services Tagged: Child Protection, Consultations, Grey Literature, Laming Report... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3108316 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:20:46 +0100 3108316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3108317&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F21%2Fworking-together-to-safeguard-children%2F Title: Working Together to Safeguard Children Skinny: Consultation on revised draft guidance addressing 17 of Lord Laming’s recommendations, as indicated in the National Safeguarding Delivery Unit’s earlier pre-consultation.  The revised draft also updates the guidance to reflect changes to the policy and legislative landscape since Working Together was last published in 2006. Publisher: DCSF Size of Publication: 8p. Published: 18/11/2009 Posted in Abuse, Child Protection Services, Children, Education, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, Paediatrics, Primary Care, Social Services Tagged: Child Protection, Consultations, Grey Literature, Laming Report, Safeguarding (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3108317 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:06:36 +0100 3108317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3104976&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F19%2Fidea-recession-case-studies-health-focus%2F Link: IDeA recession case studies: health focus The Skinny: Good practice examples for local authorities of coping with the health aspects of recession from Bristol, Gloucesteshire, Newcastle and Wigan. Posted in Economics, Equity, Grey Literature, Health Economics, Local Authorities, Poverty, Public Health, Social Exclusion, Social Inclusion, Social Services Tagged: Economics, Employment, Grey Literature, Health Economics, Local Authorities, Recession, Social Services, Unemployment (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3104976 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:33:16 +0100 3104976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3104977&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F19%2Fkeeping-in-touch%2F Title: Keeping in touch Skinny: Survey and discussion group report from Ofsted which asked 370 children in care, for their views about keeping in touch – and losing contact – with their families and friends while in care. It finds that the longer children stay in care the more likely it is that all contact with their parents, siblings and friends are lost. Once children have been in care for over two years, they have much less contact with their birth family and for those who have been in care for over six years all contact is most likely to be lost. Publisher: Ofsted Size of Publication: 36p. Published: 17/12/2009 Posted in Children, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, Social Services, Young People Tagged: Children, Foster Care, Grey Literature, Relationships, Residential Care, ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3104977 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:27:00 +0100 3104977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3100732&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F18%2Ftransfer-of-commissioning-and-funding-of-social-care-for-adults-with-learning-disabilities-from-the-nhs-to-local-government-final-returns-for-200910-by-15-january-2010%2F Title: Transfer of commissioning and funding of social care for adults with learning disabilities from the NHS to local Government: final returns for 2009/10 by 15 January 2010 Skinny: This letter to lead commissioners in primary care trusts and local authorities gives further guidance on the transfer of funding and commissioning of social care for adults with learning disabilities from the NHS to local authorities.  It informs them that Final returns for 2009/10 must be completed and returned to the Department by Friday 15 January 2010. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 6p. Published: 17/12/2009 Additional Documents: Proforma for return by 15 January 2010 Proforma for return by 31 March 2010 Letter to strategic health authorities and deputy regional directors of social care Posted... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3100732 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:14:23 +0100 3100732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3092647&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F16%2Fidea-workforce-planning-resource%2F Link: IDeA Workforce Planning Resource The Skinny: Website to support councils in undertaking workforce planning. It is based on councils’ experiences of what works in practice and guidance, tools and techniques developed by the Institute of Employment Studies. The resource contains a six-step approach to workforce planning, a set of case studies and a list of useful documents and links. Posted in Employment, Grey Literature, Human Resources, Strategic Planning Tagged: Good Practice, Grey Literature, Human Resources, Local Authorities, Websites, Workforce Planning (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3092647 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:45:32 +0100 3092647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3089218&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F15%2Fshaping-personal-health-budgets-a-view-from-the-top%2F Title: Shaping personal health budgets: a view from the top The Skinny: Presents the opinions of local health and social care leaders on the future of personal health budgets.  It details their understanding of the key issues, as well as their expectations, hopes and doubts. Publisher: NHS Confederation Size of Publication: 24p Published: 03/12/2006 Posted in Decision Making, Financial Management, Grey Literature, Interagency Relations, Local Authorities, NHS, Private Sector, Public Sector, Social Services Tagged: Financial Management, Grey Literature, NHS, Personalisation, Social Services (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3089218 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:30:48 +0100 3089218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3084726&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F14%2Fhealth-service-journal-2009-10th-december%2F Fade Fade: NHS management costs to be slashed by 30 per cent Fade Skinny: Management costs in primary care trusts and strategic health authorities are to be slashed by 30 per cent over the next four years, health secretary Andy Burnham has announced. (Print subscription held at Fade Library Posted in Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Costs, Current Awareness, Journals, Primary Care Trusts, Strategic Health Authorities (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3084726 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:30:08 +0100 3084726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3083020&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F13%2Fswine-influenza-guidance-on-vaccination-programme-payment-data-collection-and-communications%2F Title: Swine Influenza: Guidance on vaccination programme payment, data collection and communications Skinny: Dear Colleague letter to all directors of adult social services. It contains important information for social care workers on the vaccination programme payment, data collection and a communications toolkit. Publisher: DH Size of Publication:9p. Published: 11/11/2009 Posted in Grey Literature, Influenza, Local Authorities, Pandemic, Social Services Tagged: Financial Management, Grey Literature, H1N1, Immunisation, Pandemic, Social Services, Stakeholder Engagement, Statistical Data (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3083020 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:30:31 +0100 3083020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3083022&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F13%2Fdrugs-guidance-for-schools%2F Title: Drugs : Guidance for Schools Skinny: Consultation is to gather views on the draft document, Drugs: Guidance for Schools. This document provides guidance to maintained primary, secondary, special schools and pupil referral units (PRUs) in England on all matter relating to drug education and the management of drugs within the school community. Consultation finishes 15th February 2010. Publisher: DCSF Size of Publication: 91p. Published: 13/11/2009 Posted in Alcohol, Drugs of Abuse, Education, Grey Literature, Health Promotion, Local Authorities, Substance Misuse Tagged: Consultations, Drugs of Abuse, Grey Literature, Health Education, Health Promotion, Schools (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3083022 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:30:34 +0100 3083022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3044829&cid=t_102668_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FvHHaphWqF38%2F We’ve heard of the Bible Belt in the United States, but did you know there is a Stroke Belt too? The belt is made of the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama. Not only is the danger higher among people born in the stroke belt, the risk rises even among those people who are born somewhere else and they move to the area. The risk is still higher though, among people originally born in the stroke belt. Researchers used census data from 49 states, looking at ages and stroke rates. What they found was The rate of death related to stroke was 74 per 100,000 for people who were born in the stroke belt and lived there in the year 2000, but only 47 per 100,000 for people who were neither born in the stroke belt nor lived there in the y... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3044829 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:41:56 +0100 3044829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3044679&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F01%2Fdirections-to-strategic-health-authorities-about-reports-on-consultation-with-regard-to-commissioning-decisions-2009%2F Title: Directions to Strategic Health Authorities about Reports on Consultation with regard to Commissioning Decisions 2009, Directions to Primary Care Trusts about Reports on Consultation with regard to Commissioning Decisions and Relevant Decisions 2009 Skinny: Directions issued under sections 17A and 24A, and section 8, of the NHS Act 2006. They trigger the duty on primary care trusts and strategic health authorities to produce reports each year on consultation in relation to commissioning decisions, with effect from April 2010.  The first reports will cover the period April 2009 to March 2010 and will be produced before the end of September 2010. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 4p,4p. Published: 13/11/2009 Posted in Commissioning, Grey Literature, NHS, Primary Care, Stakeholder En... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3044679 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:34:55 +0100 3044679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3044680&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F01%2Freal-accountability-guidance-on-the-nhs-duty-to-report-on-consultation%2F Title: Real accountability: guidance on the NHS duty to report on consultation Skinny: ‘Real Accountability’ aims to help the NHS get ready for the new legislation will come into force in April 2010. The guidance explains the legal obligations and provides practical help and advice in terms of preparing and publishing reports.  The new legislation will require all PCTs and SHAs that commission services to explain how they have acted upon feedback from patients and the public. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 38p. Published: 13/11/2009 Posted in Commissioning, Communication, Grey Literature, Legislation, NHS, Primary Care, Stakeholder Engagement, Standards, Strategic Health Authorities Tagged: Commissioning, Communication, Consultation, Grey Literature, Legislation, PCTs, SHAs, Stake... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3044680 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:28:17 +0100 3044680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3044684&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F01%2Fswine-flu-vaccination-social-care-communications-toolkit%2F Title: Swine flu vaccination: social care communications toolkit Skinny: Materials to support local communication teams in communicating the value of having the swine flu vaccination. The toolkit consists of a leaflet which could be used to brief staff and which responds to the questions frontline staff are asking about the vaccines, press adverts and posters – some of which have space available for local messages. Publisher: DH Published: 12/11/2009 Materials: Low-resolution leaflet: image of social care worker with child High-resolution leaflet: image of social care worker with child Low-resolution leaflet: image of social care worker with older person High-resolution leaflet: image of social care worker with older person Low-resolution poster: image of social care worker with ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3044684 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:53:53 +0100 3044684 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2993730&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F15%2Fresponse-to-the-report-and-recommendations-of-the-review-of-the-conduct-function-of-the-general-social-care-council%2F Title: Response to the report and recommendations of the review of the conduct function of the General Social Care Council Skinny: Government’s response to the report and recommendations of the Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence’s (CHRE) review of the General Social Care Council’s (GSCC) conduct function. The review was commissioned following the discovery of a backlog of conduct cases at the GSCC. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 15p Published: 05/11/2009 Posted in Clinical Governance, Governance, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, Quality, Social Services Tagged: Clinical Governance, Governance, Grey Literature, Management, Professional Discipline, Quality (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2993730 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:21:37 +0100 2993730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2950688&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F02%2Fmeans-to-an-end%2F Title: Means to an end (summary) Skinny: Reviews the joint financing and integrated care arrangements between NHS bodies and councils with adult social care responsibilities. It builds on our previous publication, Clarifying joint financing arrangements, that explained the practical implications and legislative framework for joint financing. The focus is on on learning disability, mental health and older people – areas where service users most often need health and social care. It provides recommendations and good practice aiming to help national and local bodies better understand the options available, how to use them and to achieve better outcomes for service users. Publisher: Audit Commission Size of Publication: 68p Published: 29/10/2009 Posted in Decision Making, Disabilities, E... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2950688 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:03:03 +0100 2950688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2950689&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F02%2Fchildrens-trusts-a-briefing-paper-on-improving-financial-management%2F Title: Children’s trusts: A briefing paper on improving financial management Skinny: Provides practical guidance on improving financial management in children’s trusts. The document supports our national report ‘Are we there yet?’, presenting the findings of research into the progress local councils and their partners are making in developing children’s trusts. Publisher: Audit Commission Size of Publication: 24p Published: 23/10/2009 Posted in Child Protection Services, Children, Grey Literature, Interagency Relations, Local Authorities, NHS, Paediatrics, Public Sector Tagged: Child Protection, Children's Trusts, Financial Management, Grey Literature, Interagency Relations, Local Authorities, NHS (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2950689 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:01:24 +0100 2950689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2934623&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F27%2Fhealthy-child-programme-from-5-to-19-years-old%2F Title: Healthy Child Programme from 5 to 19 years old Skinny: Sets out the recommended framework of universal and progressive services for children and young people to promote optimal health and wellbeing. It outlines suggested roles and responsibilities for commissioners, health, education, local authority and other partners to encourage the development of high-quality services. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 97p Published: 27/10/2009 Posted in Acute Services, Children, Grey Literature, Interagency Relations, Local Authorities, NHS, Primary Care, Public Sector, Young People Tagged: Children, Commissioning, Grey Literature, Interagency Relations, Local Authorities, NHS, Primary Care, Quality, Young People (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2934623 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:01:49 +0100 2934623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924768&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F25%2Flocal-authority-social-care-pandemic-flu-self-assessment-survey%2F Title: Local authority social care pandemic flu self-assessment survey Skinny: Dear Colleague letter inviting local authorities to to participate in a social care self-assessment. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 2p Published: 23/10/2009 Posted in Grey Literature, Influenza, Local Authorities, Pandemic, Social Services Tagged: Grey Literature, H1N1, Influenza, Local Authorities, Pandemic, Social Services (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924768 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:01:00 +0100 2924768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924771&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F25%2Fa-h1n1-swine-influenza-social-care-worker-vaccination-programme-update%2F Title: A (H1N1) swine influenza: social care worker vaccination programme update Skinny: Information to help Directors of Adult Social Services in vaccination planning. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 4p Published: 22/10/2009 Posted in Grey Literature, Influenza, Local Authorities, Pandemic, Social Services Tagged: Grey Literature, H1N1, Immunisation, Influenza, Pandemic, Social Services (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924771 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:03:08 +0100 2924771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924772&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F25%2Fa-h1n1-swine-influenza-additional-planning-guidance%2F Title: A (H1N1) Swine Influenza: Additional planning guidance Skinny: Letter to Directors of Adult and Children’s Social Services  explaining the latest guidance to support pandemic planners based on the latest science and understanding of the swine flu virus, and to ensure that all organisations continue to plan for managing swine flu alongside the added pressures of winter. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 7p Published: 22/10/2009 Posted in Influenza, Local Authorities, Pandemic, Social Services Tagged: Grey Literature, H1N1, Influenza, Pandemic, Social Services, Winter Pressures (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924772 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:02:37 +0100 2924772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924773&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F25%2Fage-equality-in-health-and-social-care%2F Title: Achieving age equality inhealth and social care Skinny: Report that considers what health and social care organisations should do to ensure that people are not discriminated against by services because of their age. It looks at evidence about the nature, extent and variability of age discrimination in health and social care services. It also details reforms that are already in train to tackle age discrimination and support greater age equality. Evidence is taken from a wide variety of sources, including academic research, stakeholder submissions, personal testimony and the conclusions of a number of workshops and engagement events. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 63p Published: 22/10/2009 Posted in Equity, Grey Literature, Health Needs, Inequalities in Health, Local Authorities... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924773 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:00:44 +0100 2924773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2912131&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F21%2Fcommunities-in-recession-the-reality-in-four-neighbourhoods%2F Title: Communities in recession: the reality in four neighbourhoods Skinny: Journalist Karen Day documents her visits to four communities – Gellideg in Merthyr Tydfil, Hedworth in Jarrow, South Tyneside, Broadgreen in Swindon and Barkerend in Bradford - to illustrate the impact of the recession on the lives of the people who live there. Reveals the recession’s effect on people’s lives, from the social and economic impact of job losses to disaffected young people and stalled regeneration. Published alongside Communities in recession: the impact on deprived neighbourhoods Publisher: Joseph Rowntree Foundation Published: 21/10/2009 Posted in Deprivation, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, Regeneration, Social Policy Tagged: Disadvantaged Communities, Inequalities, Joseph R... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2912131 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:33:37 +0100 2912131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2912132&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F21%2Fcommunities-in-recession-the-impact-on-deprived-neighbourhoods-2009%2F Title: Communities in recession: the impact on deprived neighbourhoods Skinny: Discusses the impact the recession is having on disadvantaged communities. Explores the influence previous recessions have had on the current unemployment trend. Shows which areas have been hardest hit, and suggests how local authorities, community and voluntary organisations can help maintain gains and ‘recession-proof’ the poorest communities. Published alongside Communities in recession: the reality in four neighbourhoods Publisher: Joseph Rowntree Foundation Published: 21/10/2009 Posted in Deprivation, Grey Literature, Health Economics, Local Authorities, Poverty, Social Policy Tagged: Disadvantaged Communities, Inequalities, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Recession, Unemployment (Source: ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2912132 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:13:00 +0100 2912132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2875954&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F09%2Fsenior-salaries-review-body-review-for-2010-written-evidence-from-the-department-of-health%2F Title: Senior Salaries Review Body – review for 2010: written evidence from the Department of Health Skinny: The Government proposes the following 2010/11 uplifts for those Very Senior NHS Managers who are subject to the recommendations of the SSRB (that is, those in Strategic Health Authorities, Primary Care Trusts, Ambulance Trusts, and Special Health Authorities): no uplift to basic salaries; and no change in the present level of the performance-related pay pot, which we propose should continue to be 5% of the total paybill for this staff group Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 74p Published: 09/10/2009 Posted in Grey Literature, Management, NHS, Pay Tagged: Ambulance Trusts, Grey Literature, Management, NHS, Pay, Primary Care Trusts, Special Health Authorities, Strategic Heal... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2875954 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:28:11 +0100 2875954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2846311&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F30%2Fthe-nhs-continuing-healthcare-responsibilities-directions-2009%2F Title: The NHS Continuing Healthcare (Responsibilities) Directions 2009 The Skinny: Amendment to current regulations relating to continuing healthcare relating to eligibility for continuing health care, joint working e=between health and social services, decision making and appointment to panels. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 9p Published: 29/09/2009 Posted in Interagency Relations, Legislation, Local Authorities, Primary Care, Social Services Tagged: Continuing Health Care, Legislation, Regulations (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2846311 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:27:28 +0100 2846311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2846312&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F30%2Fthe-delayed-discharges-continuing-care-directions-2009%2F Title: The Delayed Discharges (Continuing Care) Directions 2009 The Skinny: Amendment to current regulations relating to delayed discharges. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 4p Published: 29/09/2009 Posted in Acute Services, Hospitals, Legislation, Local Authorities, NHS, Social Services Tagged: Legislation, Patient Discharge, Reglulations (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2846312 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:21:23 +0100 2846312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2823921&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F23%2Fbritish-journal-of-healthcare-management-2009-volume-15-issue-9%2F This article analyses the implicit relationship between Payment by Results (PbR) and the Delayed Discharges Act (DDA), and highlights some of its most relevant features. (Print copy held at the Fade Library) Posted in Current Awareness, Health Economics, Journals, Local Authorities, NHS, Payment by Results, Social Care, Social Services Tagged: Current Awareness, Financial Management, Health Economics, Journals, Legislation, Local Authorities, NHS, Patient Discharge, Payment by Results, Social Services (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2823921 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:00:06 +0100 2823921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2785869&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F11%2Fhow-to-save-50-billion-reducing-spending-for-sustainable-public-finances%2F Title: How to save £50 billion: Reducing spending for sustainable public finances The Skinny: A joint report from the think tank The Taxpayers Alliance and Institute of Directors detailing why public spending needs to be reduced, the consequences that are risked if it is not.  The report details £50 billion of specific suggestions for annual expenditure savings in the public sector. From a health perspective direct and indirect key savings suggested are: Abolish Sure Start £1,456 million Abolish Contact Point, the children’s database £44 million Abolish the NHS National Programme for IT (NPfIT) £1,181 million Halve public sector spending on consultants £1,100 million Reduce non-frontline staff in health and schools by 10 per cent £921 million One year pay freeze across the publi... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2785869 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:51:06 +0100 2785869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2781974&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F10%2Fexercise-prometheus%2F Title: Exercise Prometheus guidance handbook The Skinny: Exercise Prometheus is an exercise for the social care sector to assess and develop its resilience planning in readiness for a second wave of the pandemic swine flu. It is designed primarily for use by local authorities in partnership with their local  providers of social care, the exercise has been developed by the Health Protection Agency from experience gained in previous pandemic influenza exercises. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 17p Published: 09/09/2009 Additional Documents: Download introductory PowerPoint presentation Download modelling spreadsheet Download scenario and questions Download lessons identified template Posted in Business Continuity, Capacity, Grey Literature, Influenza, Interagency Relations, Local Au... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2781974 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:01:18 +0100 2781974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778346&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F09%2Fcommissioning-for-carers%2F Title: Commissioning for carers The Skinny: Guide funded by the Department of Health to support better commissioning for carers. Key recommendations in the guide include: think ‘carer’ in all commissioning and joint strategic needs assessments (JSNA) improve outcomes, independence and choices for both carers and those they care for involve carers of all groups and communities in decision-making and planning processes strengthen the carer support provider market, using a variety of funding approaches. Publisher: IDEA Size of Publication: 50p Published: 07/09/2009 Additional Publication: Commissioning for carers: action guide for decision-makers Posted in Carers, Choice, Commissioning, Grey Literature, Interagency Relations, Local Authorities, NHS, Quality, Social Care, Strategic Commi... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778346 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:14:48 +0100 2778346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2774572&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F08%2Fhouse-of-commons-public-accounts-committee-supporting-carers-to-care-forty%25e2%2580%2593second-report-of-session-2008%25e2%2580%259309-report-together-with-formal-minutes-oral-and-written-evidence%2F Title: House of Commons Public Accounts Committee: Supporting Carers to Care: Forty–second Report of Session 2008–09: Report, together with formal minutes, oral and written evidence The Skinny: Report from the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee on support to carers. Findings and Recommendations are: The Department of Work and Pensions approach to providing carers’ benefits is complex, making it difficult for carers to access financial and other support.  Some applicants ineligable for Carer’s Allowance have to apply for it in order to recieve Carer’s Premium or the Additional Amount added to existing benefits. Direct application for these should be enabled. Communications can be lengthy, incomprehensible and confusing for carers.  All communication should be in plain e... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2774572 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:13:26 +0100 2774572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2772484&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F07%2Fguidance-on-direct-payments-for-community-care-services-for-carers-and-childrens-services-england-2009%2F Title: Guidance on direct payments for community care, services for carers and children’s services: England 2009 The Skinny: Guidance to assist local councils in making direct payments. Together with the Annexes, it also provides guidance on how local councils might manage and administer direct payments. It has been updated to reflect recent legislative changes that extend direct payments to previously excluded groups. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 116p Published: 04/09/2009 Posted in Decision Making, Disabilities, Financial Management, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, Social Services Tagged: Direct payments, Disabilities, Financial Management, Grey Literature, Local Authorities (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2772484 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:10:13 +0100 2772484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2772485&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F07%2Fa-guide-to-receiving-direct-payments-from-your-local-council%2F Title: A guide to receiving direct payments from your local council The Skinny: Updated guidance offering advice to people who are thinking about or who are already getting direct payments from their local council social services department. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 76p Published: 04/09/2009 Posted in Disabilities, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, Social Services Tagged: Direct payments, Disabilities, Financial Management, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, Patient Information (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2772485 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:03:56 +0100 2772485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765959&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.idea.gov.uk%2Fidk%2Faio%2F12491691 Podcast from IDEA about the Fenland District Council approach to Health Inewqualities.  The Council has its own set of unique issues to deal with when catering to the needs of the local community.  It is a predominantly rural area with a small population with more people over 60 in Fenland than under 18, hence the Golden Age Fairs that have helped older people access information and services since 2003. There is also a 50,000-strong Gypsy and Traveller community that has specific needs. Tackling health inequalities in Fenland (WMV file, 52MB) Tackling health inequalities in Fenland (MP4 file, 49MB) Posted in Deprivation, Equity, Health Needs, Inequalities in Health, Podcasts, Poverty, Public Health, Social Capital, Social Exclusion, Social Inclusion Tagged: Equity, Good Practice, Inequ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765959 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:01:45 +0100 2765959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2733990&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F26%2Ftransfer-of-learning-disability-social-care-funding-and-commissioning-from-the-nhs-to-local-government%2F Title: Transfer of Learning Disability Social Care Funding and Commissioning from the NHS to local Government The Skinny: Further guidance on capital transfers and other financial and practical issues is provided following the transfer of funding and commissioning responsibility of social care for adults with learning disabilities from the NHS to local authorities. Publisher: DH Published: 25/08/2009 Posted in Commissioning, Grey Literature, Learning Disabilities, Local Authorities, NHS Tagged: Capital Transfers, Commissioning, FAQs, Financial Management, Grey Literature, Learning Disabilities, Local Authorities, NHS (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2733990 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:30:58 +0100 2733990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727068&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F24%2Fthe-team-around-the-child-tac-and-the-lead-professional-a-guide-for-managers-2%2F Title: The Team Around the Child TAC and the lead professional: A guide for managers The Skinny: Replaces guidance originally published by the DfES in 2006 and reprinted in 2007. It remains non-statutory guidance. The new guidance has been updated and re-titled in order to reflect policy developments and include revisions identified in consultation with practitioners and managers across the children and young people’s workforce. It also seeks to link together the processes and tools, to show how collaboratively they provide a package of support to help practitioners and managers implement integrated working in their practice. Publisher: Every Child Matters Size of Publication: 84p Published: 21/08/2009 Posted in Child Protection Services, Children, Education, Grey Literature, Interagenc... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727068 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:23:10 +0100 2727068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727069&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F24%2Fthe-team-around-the-child-tac-and-the-lead-professional-a-guide-for-managers%2F Title: Early identification, assessment of needs and intervention – The Common Assessment Framework for children and young people: A guide for managers The Skinny: Replaces guidance originally published by the DfES in 2006 and reprinted in 2007. It remains non-statutory guidance. The new guidance has been updated and re-titled in order to reflect policy developments and include revisions identified in consultation with practitioners and managers across the children and young people’s workforce. It also seeks to link together the processes and tools, to show how collaboratively they provide a package of support to help practitioners and managers implement integrated working in their practice. Publisher: Size of Publication: 68p Published: 21/08/2009 Posted in Children, Education, ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727069 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:20:35 +0100 2727069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727073&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F24%2Fearly-identification-assessment-of-needs-and-intervention-the-common-assessment-framework-for-children-and-young-people-a-guide-for-practitioners%2F Title: Early identification, assessment of needs and intervention – The Common Assessment Framework for children and young people: A guide for practitioners The Skinny: Replaces guidance originally published by the DfES in 2006 and reprinted in 2007. It remains non-statutory guidance. The new guidance has been updated and re-titled in order to reflect policy developments and include revisions identified in consultation with practitioners and managers across the children and young people’s workforce. It also seeks to link together the processes and tools, to show how collaboratively they provide a package of support to help practitioners and managers implement integrated working in their practice. Publisher: DSCF Size of Publication: 68p Published: 21/08/2009 Posted in Child Protec... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727073 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:25:53 +0100 2727073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2709074&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F18%2Fthe-national-framework-for-nhs-continuing-healthcare-and-nhs-funded-nursing-care-july-2009-revised%2F Title: The national framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care – July 2009 (revised) The Skinny: Revised framework produced as a result of a commitment to review the national framework within 12 months of its publication. Clarifies and supports consistency in the determination of eligibility for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS funded nursing care. NHS bodies and local authorities are encouraged to work together to prepare for implementation in October 2009. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 65p. Published: 22/07/2009 Posted in Grey Literature, Health Economics, Local Authorities, NHS, Older People, Quality, Social Care, Social Services Tagged: Continuing Care, Domiciliary Care, Financial Management, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, NHS, Residential Care... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2709074 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:06:45 +0100 2709074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2630035&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F22%2Fdelivering-healthy-ambitions-%25e2%2580%2593-making-our-clinicians-recommendations-a-reality-2009%2F Title: Delivering Healthy Ambitions – making our clinicians’ recommendations a reality (2009)  The skinny: Review of the progress made so far on Healthy Ambitions (2008) NHS Yorkshire and Humber’s contribution to the Darzi Report. This one year on report describes how the SHA began implementation and details feedback from the consultation process. Outlines specific areas which will be focused on over the next 12 months; including improving stroke, maternity and neonatal care, and tackling obesity in Yorkshire and the Humber.    Publisher: NHS Yorkshire and Humber Published: 2009 Size of publication: 85p Posted in Care Pathways, Grey Literature, Guidance in Progress, Neonatology, NHS, Obesity, Outcomes, Primary Care, Quality, Strategic Health Authorities, Stroke Tagged... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2630035 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:57:24 +0100 2630035 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2616674&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F20%2Fsafeguarding-adults-report-on-the-consultation-on-the-review-of-no-secrets%2F Title: Safeguarding adults: report on the consultation on the review of No Secrets The Skinny: Report on the consultation on the review of No Secrets. It analyses around 12,00 responses to the consultation and the Government response will be published when this has all been carefully considered. Publisher: DH Published: 16/07/2009 Size of Document: 154p Posted in Clinical Governance, Consent, Governance, Health and Safety, Learning Disabilities, Local Authorities, Mental Health, NHS, Quality, Risk Evaluation, Social Services, Standards, Voluntary Sector, Vulnerable People Tagged: Adults, Grey Literature, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Vulnerable People (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2616674 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:50:42 +0100 2616674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2605911&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F16%2Fhepatitis-c-out-of-control-an-audit-of-strategic-health-authority-hepatitis-c-governance%2F Title: Hepatitis C – Out of Control: An audit of Strategic Health Authority hepatitis C governance The Skinny: Audit from the Hepatitis C Trust that identifies that a large majority (70%) of Strategic Health Authorities (SHAs) in England are failing to oversee the Government’s strategy to tackle hepatitis C.  The result of the audit is that the Trust calls for: A national liver czar responsible for driving forward improvements in liver services, particularly hepatitis C. A national liver strategy to address the growing crisis of liver disease, with clearly defined actions for addressing hepatitis C. A robust governance structure for hepatitis C to oversee the monitoring, benchmarking and evaluation of actions by all levels of the NHS. These should be reported annually in the HPA ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2605911 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:18:07 +0100 2605911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2601926&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F15%2Fshaping-the-future-of-care-together%2F Title: Shaping the future of care together The Skinny: Green paper highlighting the Government’s vision for a new care and support system. Highlights the challenges faced by the current system and the need for radical reform, to develop a National Care Service that is fair, simple and affordable for everyone.  sets out consultation questions. Publisher: TSO Published: 14/07/2009 Size of Document: 136p. Posted in Equity, Grey Literature, Health Economics, Local Authorities, NHS, Nursing, Older People, Primary Care, Public Sector, Quality, Social Services Tagged: Domiciliary Care, Equity, Green Papers, Grey Literature, Insurance Based Health Systems, Local Authorities, NHS, Older People, Policy, Residential Care, Strategic Planning, Taxation (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2601926 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:46:45 +0100 2601926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2601927&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F15%2Ffairer-contributions-guidance-calculating-an-individuals-contribution-to-their-personal-budget%2F Title: Fairer contributions guidance: calculating an individual’s contribution to their personal budget The Skinny: Guidance supplements the current fairer charging guidance. This new guidance provides councils with a model for calculating a person’s contribution to their personal budget. Councils providing personal budgets should implement this section 7 guidance by March 2010. Publisher: DH Size of Document: 20p Published: 14/07/2009 Posted in Equity, Health Economics, Local Authorities, Social Services Tagged: Economics, Equity, Financial Management, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, Personalisation, Social Services (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2601927 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:35:28 +0100 2601927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2601928&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F15%2Fconsultation-on-the-revision-of-the-fair-access-to-care-services-guidance-to-support-councils-to-determine-eligibility-for-social-care-services%2F Title: Consultation on the revision of the Fair Access to Care Services guidance to support councils to determine eligibility for social care services The Skinny: Consultation carried out by the Department of Health on the revision of the statutory guidance providing local authorities with a framework to determine individual eligibility for social care – the “Fair Access to Care Services” guidance.  Revises draft guidance to reset the eligibility criteria framework within the policy context of personalisation and prevention set out in the cross-sector agreement for the transformation of adult social care – Putting People First.  Also aims to support councils to implement eligibility criteria in a way that is as fair, consistent and transparent as possible, taking into account... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2601928 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:30:02 +0100 2601928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2576508&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F07%2Findicators-of-children-and-adults%25e2%2580%2599-healthy-weight-in-north-west-local-authorities%2F Title: Indicators of Children and Adults’ Healthy Weight in North West Local Authorities The Skinny: Details of performance indicators used to develop an online tool from the North West Public Health Observatory to measure healthy weight and obesity in North West Local Authorities. 4 domains are measured by the tool: Obese and overweight (5 indicators for children and adults). Physical activity (7 indicators including exercise for children and adults and mode of travel to school for children). Eating (2 indicators: healthy eating adults and benefits claimed due to eating related conditions). Other (3 indicators: two for dental health in children and one for schools achieving Healthy Schools Status). Size of document: 14p. Published: 17/06/2009 Posted in Adults, Children, Diet, Lifestyl... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2576508 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:36:22 +0100 2576508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561166&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F01%2Fsupport-for-care-leavers%2F Title: Support for care leavers The Skinny: Illustrates how effective strategies and services help improve the quality of life for care leavers and assist them to make successful transitions into adulthood and independence. Methodology: Small-scale survey based on visits to six local authorities and four secure provisions; also draws on evidence from social care inspection and takes account of care leavers’ views and experiences. The report identifies how barriers to positive outcomes for care leavers have been overcome. Publisher: Ofsted Size of Document:28p Published: 01/07/2009 Posted in Grey Literature, Local Authorities, Quality, Residential Care, Social Services, Young People Tagged: Grey Literature, Independence, Local Authorities, Residential Care, Social Services, Young People (... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561166 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:52:09 +0100 2561166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561178&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F30%2Fhealth-profiles-2009%2F Title: Health Profiles 2009 The Skinny: Health Profiles provide a snapshot of health for each local council in England using key health indicators, which enables comparison locally, regionally and over time. They are designed to help local councils and the NHS decide where to target resources and tackle health inequalities in their local area. Publisher: APHO Size of Document: Webpage Published: 30/06/2009 Posted in Commissioning, Grey Literature, Primary Care, Primary Care Commissioning, Strategic Planning Tagged: Epidemiology, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, NHS, Primary Care, Statistical Data (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561178 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:11:08 +0100 2561178 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510165&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F24%2Fthe-flu-pandemic-game-a-business-continuity-training-resource%2F Title: The Flu Pandemic Game: a business continuity training resource The Skinny: Developed by Camden Primary Care Trust using NHS resources in partnership with Camden Council and adapted by the DH this game is designed as a training resource for their staff and to help managers of local businesses and voluntary organisations develop their business continuity plans. Game Versions: Camden PCT Flu Pandemic Game for GPs Camden PCT Flu Pandemic Game for healthcare and other related organisations Publisher: DH Size of Document: 13p and 25p Published: 23/06/2009 Posted in Business Continuity, Grey Literature, Influenza, Local Authorities, NHS, Pandemic, Primary Care, Voluntary Sector Tagged: Business Continuity, Games, Grey Literature, Influenza, Interagency Relations, Local Authorities, Pand... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510165 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:27:05 +0100 2510165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2452312&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F05%2Fsupporting-people-with-autism-through-adulthood%2F (Executive Summary) from the National Audit Office focus’ on Value for Money issues relating to the support needed for those with autism it finds: People with autism may use a very wide range of public services, two key areas exist where the effectiveness of existing services can be improved: better strategy and planning, based on good information and raising levels of knowledge and awareness of the nature of autism and the potential needs of autistic people. Identifies scope for better targeted support for people with high-functioning autism/Asperger Syndrome. Explores the possible impacts of providing specialised health, social care and employment support for adults with high-functioning autism. This would require additional expenditure, for example an estimated £40 million per ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2452312 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:13:26 +0100 2452312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2452328&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F03%2Fcomprehensive-area-assessment%2F Title: Comprehensive Area Assessment The Skinny: For the first time from 01/04/09 the outcomes of children’s services, health, adult social care, waste and recycling, fire, police and other services will be assessed collectively – to produce a unified verdict on local quality of life and value for money. This Briefing explains how Comprehensive Area Assessment will work, including the implications for health bodies. Key points: Local outcomes will for the first time be assessed collectively, with six inspectorates working together. Sector-specific assessments will continue, but will be developed alongside and feed into CAA. The Care Quality Commission is responsible for more detailed assessment of health and social care organisations. The main question area assessments seek to answ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2452328 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:00:53 +0100 2452328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2423992&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F20%2Fcommon-assessment-framework-for-adults-demonstrator-site-programme-overview-of-phase-1-sites%2F provides an overview of the 9 demonstrator sites (Stockport providing the North West interest). Posted in Governance, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, NHS, Social Services Tagged: Assessment, Grey Literature, Information Sharing, Learning Disabilities, NHS, Social Services (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2423992 Wed, 20 May 2009 16:27:27 +0100 2423992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2423996&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F20%2Fheatwave-plan-2009%2F The Heatwave Plan 2009 aims to to enhance resilience in the event of a heatwave. It is an important component of overall emergency planning; and will become increasingly relevant in adapting to the impact of climate change. Additional guidance this year is provided for the role of Strategic Health Authorities and Government Offices at Regional Level for each of the heatwave levels, from one to four. This provides clarity about governance and risk management. Posted in Emergency Planning, Grey Literature, NHS Tagged: Climate, Emergency Planning, Environment, Government Offices, Grey Literature, NHS, Strategic Health Authorities (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2423996 Wed, 20 May 2009 10:19:54 +0100 2423996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2416773&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F18%2Fresponse-to-the-consultation-on-paying-for-care-in-wales-creating-a-fair-and-sustainable-system%2F is the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s response to the Welsh Assembly’s Paying for Care in Wales: creating a fair and sustainable system: A Consultation by the Welsh Assembly Government prior to a Green Paper the response identifies: 90 per cent of older people and their carers wanted clarity on the ‘state offer’ in connection with care costs and expressed a willingness to contribute to their care if clarity was evident The state must offer more than financial help towards care costs and robust advocacy. Advice and information is also key to achieving equity. equity release, allowing older homeowners to pay for home-based care by deferring the costs until their home is sold.  In terms of equity release, it will be neccessary to increase confidence in, and promote the develo... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2416773 Mon, 18 May 2009 08:53:31 +0100 2416773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2416774&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F18%2Foptions-for-care-funding-what-could-be-done-now%2F from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation suggests four costed, fairer and more sustainable methods of funding including: equity release, allowing older homeowners to pay for home-based care by deferring the costs until their home is sold; higher capital limits for care home fees to help those with modest assets; doubling the personal expenses allowance for people living in care homes supported by local authorities; and restructuring help for people in nursing homes, breaking down the barrier between health and social care. Posted in Equity, Grey Literature, Health Economics, Local Authorities, NHS, Older People, Social Services, Voluntary Sector Tagged: Domiciliary Care, Financial Management, Grey Literature, Health Economics, Independence, Older People, Residential Care, Social Care, Sustai... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2416774 Mon, 18 May 2009 08:01:00 +0100 2416774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2404969&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F11%2Fpromoting-the-health-and-wellbeing-of-looked-after-children-revised-statutory-guidance%2F Promoting the Health and Wellbeing of Looked After Children – Revised Statutory Guidance is a revised version of the existing guidance, ‘Promoting the Health of Looked After Children’, which was published by the Department of Health in 2002 for consultation.  The revised guidance will be statutory on PCTs and on Strategic Health Authorities as well as local authorities. Posted in Children, Local Authorities, NHS, Social Services, Young People Tagged: Consultations, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, NHS, PCTs, Residential Care, SHAs, Social Services (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2404969 Mon, 11 May 2009 14:12:00 +0100 2404969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2367397&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F15%2Fneedle-and-syringe-programmes-providing-people-who-inject-drugs-with-injecting-equipment%2F Title: Needle and syringe programmes: providing people who inject drugs with injecting equipment Source: NICE The Skinny: Promotes the optimal provision of needle and syringe programmes (NSPs) among injecting drug users. It is for NHS and other professionals who have a direct or indirect role in, or responsibility for, NSPs. This includes those working in drug (and alcohol) action teams (DAATs), pharmacies, local authorities and the wider public, voluntary and community sectors. It may also be of interest to people who inject illicit substances and non-prescribed drugs, their families and other members of the public. The recommendations relate to people over the age of 18 who inject illicit substances and non-prescribed anabolic steroids. The guidance complements and supports, but does not... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2367397 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:16:36 +0100 2367397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2156349&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F02%2F03%2Fliving-well-with-dementia-a-national-dementia-strategy%2F provides the strategic framework within which local services can: deliver quality improvements to dementia services and address health inequalities relating to dementia; provide advice and guidance and support for health and social care commissioners and providers in the planning, development and monitoring of services; and provide a guide to the content of high-quality services for dementia. Accessible Summary Implementation Plan Impact Assessment Equality Impact Assessment Posted in Alzheimers Disease, Commissioning, Dementia, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, Mental Health, NHS, Older People, Practice Based Commissioning, Quality, Social Services   Tagged: Alzheimers Disease, Commissioning, Dementia, Equity, Grey Literature, Inequalities, Memory, NHS, Quality, So... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2156349 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:14:16 +0100 2156349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2144453&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F01%2F29%2Fplanning-for-pandemic-influenza-in-social-care%2F Guidance to equip local authorities and other social care organisations with the tools and resources needed to plan for, and meet the challenges presented by, pandemic influenza. Pandemic influenza: guidance for commissioners and providers of social care, includes nine modules, four of which are currently available. Module 1: Introduction to pandemic flu Module 2: roles and responsibilities Module 3: planning - impact calculator Module 9: self-assessment Posted in Commissioning, Grey Literature, Influenza, Local Authorities, NHS, Social Services   Tagged: Grey Literature, Influenza, Pandemic, Social Services, Strategic Planning    (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2144453 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:58:54 +0100 2144453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2144459&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F01%2F29%2Ffairer-contributions-guidance-a-consultation-on-the-extension-and-revision-of-the-statutory-guidance-for-charging-for-non-residential-social-services-in-relation-to-personal-budgets%2F is an ongoung consultation.  The accompanying Draft Contributions Guidance refers to contributions for personal budgets, which consist solely of adult social care funding. The new guidance aims to provide councils with a system for calculating how much a person should contribute to their personal budget and is a companion to the existing Fairer Charging guidance. Posted in Grey Literature, Health Economics, Local Authorities, Social Services   Tagged: Choice, Financial Management, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, Personal Budgets, Social Services    (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2144459 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:06:18 +0100 2144459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2121505&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F01%2F20%2Fthe-health-bill%2F Bill 18 08-09 (HL Bill 18 EN 08-09) aims to make provision about The NHS Constitution; to make provision about health care (including provision about the National Health Service and health bodies); to make provision for the control of the promotion and sale of tobacco products; to make provision about the investigation of complaints about privately arranged or funded adult social care; and for connected purposes. Posted in Legislation, Local Authorities, NHS, Public Sector, Quality, Social Services   Tagged: Complaints Procedures, Grey Literature, Legislation, NHS Constitution, Quality, Residential Care, Smoking, Smoking Cessation, Social Care, Social Services    (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2121505 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:07:38 +0100 2121505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2073822&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F01%2F02%2Fcivic-pioneers-case-study-review%2F The Civic Pioneers Case Study Review looks at case studies of 12 projects focussing on community empowerment. It also offers a simple analysis of the lessons learned from these experiences and represents valuable learning for practitioners and policy makers. Posted in Deprivation, Equity, Grey Literature, Poverty, Social Capital, Social Exclusion, Stakeholder Engagement   Tagged: Empowerment, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, Social Capital, Stakeholder Engagement    (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2073822 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:55:25 +0100 2073822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1955152&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F11%2F13%2Fhealthy-weight-healthy-lives-commissioning-weight-management-services-for-children-and-young-people%2F , developed to support local areas in commissioning weight management services for children and young people. It reflects the move towards world class commissioning and joint commissioning of children’s services, and complements the existing suite of Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives publications. Posted in Commissioning, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, NHS, Obesity, Practice Based Commissioning, Primary Care, Social Marketing, Social Services   Tagged: Children, Commissioning, Grey Literature, Interagency Relations, Obesity, World Class Commissioning, Young People    (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1955152 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:46:41 +0100 1955152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1943291&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F11%2F07%2Fpersonalisation-a-rough-guide%2F Report 20: Personalisation: a rough guide from SCIE details the current understanding of personalisation, identifying what personalisation is, the policy context and origins within the wider public service reform agenda. Key findings: Person-centred planning and self-directed support will need to become mainstream Universal services such as transport, housing and education will be accessible to all citizens. Personalisation needs to be cost-effective and sustainable in the long term. Approaches to early intervention and prevention need to develop further so that people are encouraged to stay healthy and independent. The social care workforce will need to acquire new skills. Posted in Grey Literature, Health Economics, Local Authorities, Public Sector, Quality,... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1943291 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:44:19 +0100 1943291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1926361&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F11%2F01%2Fmental-health-act-2007-%25e2%2580%2593-briefing-regarding-children-and-young-people%2F reminds PCT and children’s trust commissioners November 3 2008 that they have a new legal duty under sections 39 and 140 of the Mental Health Act 2007 to inform the courts and local authorities where beds and facilities for under 18 year olds have been (or could be) commissioned. Children under the age of 16 should not be placed on adult wards at all by December 1. The provisions of the Mental Health Act 2007 that apply to children and young people include: Capable young people aged 16 or 17, who either consent to or refuse admission to a hospital or registered establishment for treatment of a mental health disorder, cannot have their consent or refusal overridden by those with parental authority. Under 18’s, whether they have been admitted as a voluntary or detained patient, should ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1926361 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 21:56:46 +0100 1926361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1924410&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F31%2Fpractitioners%25e2%2580%2599-perspectives-on-child-poverty%2F from investigated practitioners’ views about child poverty in relation to their work with deprived children and families, and their views about the support families need to improve outcomes for children and lift them out of poverty.  To do this it utilised a mixed-methodology qualitative approach comprising depth interviews and group discussions in five locations in England with 57 practitioners who included social workers, teachers, Jobcentre Plus advisers, health workers and those working in co-located services. Posted in Children, Deprivation, Education, Equity, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, NHS, Poverty, Primary Care, Social Exclusion, Social Services, Young People   Tagged: Children, Deprivation, Education, Employment, Equity, Grey Literature, NHS, Poverty, So... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1924410 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:46:09 +0100 1924410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1917867&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F29%2Fare-we-there-yet-improving-governance-and-resource-management-in-childrens-trusts%2F Are we there yet?: Improving governance and resource management in children’s trusts (Executive Summary and Self-assessment tool) examines the progress local councils and their partners are making in developing children’s trusts. The report concludes that the ‘children’s trusts’ created by the government after the death of Victoria Climbie have been confused and confusing. Five years after the green paper Every Child Matters and eight years after the child’s death, ‘there is little evidence of better outcomes for children and young people’ resulting from the requirement that local areas in England set up arrangements to coordinate children’s services. A third of directors of children’s services say that their partner organisations... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1917867 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:06:59 +0100 1917867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1901317&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F24%2Ffour-acres-and-a-donkey%2F This report notes public toilets are especially important for older people, disabled people, families (especially those with babies and very young children), women, tourists and visitors. Recommendations: Local authorities provide visible, clear signs for their existing public toilets, detailing such information as opening hours and location. Standard public toilet signage across the country. Local authorities should exercise existing legislative powers to prevent anti-social behaviour. Local authorities study the benefits and cost effectiveness of providing attended public toilets, or at least ensuring regular inspections, so that the public regains its confidence in using them. Public toilets should be taken into account in needs assessments of older people and in supporting the indepen... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1901317 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:07:23 +0100 1901317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1901331&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F23%2Fcutting-the-cake-fairly-and-response%2F Cutting the cake fairly: CSCI review of eligibility criteria for social care looks for a better basis for accessing public fundsfor social care and recommends that the following changes should be made immediately: Everyone should have an assessment of their support needs. This should include information and advice to help them make the right choices. Government should decide on new eligibility criteria which relate to the urgency of a person’s situation. Government should esure there is a consistent approach across the country. The Government response to this review is also available. Posted in Grey Literature, Health Economics, Local Authorities, Social Services   Tagged: Equity, Financial Management, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, Rationing, Social Services&n... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1901331 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:37:00 +0100 1901331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1894826&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F21%2Fevaluation-of-the-individual-budgets-pilot-programme-final-report%2F The Individual Budgets pilot programme was a cross-government initiative led by the Department of Health working closely with the Department for Work and Pensions, and Communities and Local Government. The pilot was conducted over two years 2006-2007 involving 13 local authorities. The report ( Executive Summary and 4-page summary) was written by The Individual Budgets Evaluation Network (IBSEN) a combined team from The University of York Social Policy Research Unit and the Personal Social Services Research Units of Manchester University, LSE and University of Kent; and Kings College London.   The DH response to evaluation report is also available. Posted in Grey Literature, Local Authorities, Public Sector, Social Services   Tagged: Financial Management, Grey Literature, ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1894826 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:00:03 +0100 1894826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1872996&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F13%2Fhealthy-weight-healthy-lives-a-toolkit-for-developing-local-strategies%2F updates Lightening the load: Tackling overweight and obesity: A toolkit for developing local strategies and is to help PCTs and Local Authorities plan, coordinate and implement comprehensive strategies to prevent and manage overweight and obesity. It provides information and tools including useful statistics, practical initiatives, evidence of effectiveness, checklists, frameworks and examples of good practice. There are new tools that provide a breakdown of the cost of obesity to every PCT. Other new tools include research from the upcoming Change4Life campaign that provides insight into families views on diet and activity. Posted in Diet, Grey Literature, Health Economics, NHS, Nutrition, Obesity, Physical Activity, Primary Care, Strategic Planning   Tagged: Diet, Evidenc... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1872996 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:22:25 +0100 1872996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1870544&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F12%2Fprimary-concerns-older-people%25e2%2580%2599s-access-to-primary-care%2F a report from Age Concern, focuses on General Practice, Dental Health and Podiatry.  It finds that older people consider their GP to be the most important person in their healthcare. They find there is sufficient time to discuss everything they wanted to with their GP or practice nurse, but around 14% found some difficulty in making an appointment when they wanted it. 10% of those surveyed by Age Concern had difficulty arranging a home visit and some people were unaware that they could even request a home visit. Just over 50% of respondents had an NHS dentist and there were significant regional variations in access. In addition to problems in finding a dentist, the survey showed that some older people were not aware of the importance of regular dental care. Despite of the importance of g... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1870544 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:18:45 +0100 1870544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1865409&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F10%2Ffeeding-back-learning-from-complaints-handling-in-health-and-social-care%2F 133,600 NHS and 17,100 social care complaints were received in 2006–07. 14.3% of people surveyed on their experience of complaints handling in the NHS and Social Services have in some way been dissatisfied with their experience. But only five per cent of those who were dissatisfied with the NHS and 32 per cent who were dissatisfied with social care went on to make a formal complaint. Feeding back? Learning from complaints handling in health and social care (Executive Summary) from the National Audit Office finds that navigating complaints systems is not straightforward, particularly for health service users, and handling some complaints takes too long. Around 95 per cent of complaints are concluded locally and three quarters of these are concluded within 20-25 working days. NHS complaint... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1865409 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:27:01 +0100 1865409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1859404&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F08%2Fgovernment-response-to-health-select-committee-report-on-dental-services%2F The House of Commons Health Select Committee published its report on Dental Services on 2 July 2008.  This Command Paper sets out the interim Government response to Health Select Committee report on dental services. The new dental contractual arrangements are seen by the government as providing a better basis for Primary Care Trusts to commission services, the new system provides them with the power and flexibility to meet the needs of local people.  The government accept the view that progress on improving access has been disappointing to date.  Consultation with professional and patient groups will review how, both nationally and locally, we and the NHS can achieve the maximum benefits for patients reform. Strategic Health Authorities should consider the high-impact changes that will ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1859404 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:40:42 +0100 1859404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1855968&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F06%2Freview-of-health-and-social-care-burdens%2F The Lifting the Burdens Task Force, an independent body established by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, published their review of health and social care burdens, (Lifting the Burdens Task Force Review of Health and Social Care Burdens). The review considered the burdens placed on local government as a result of its relationship with the Department of Health, and made a number of recommendations to address issues raised. The DH commentary on Task Force recommendations forms the formal response to the review. Posted in Grey Literature, Local Authorities, NHS, Social Services   Tagged: Grey Literature, Local Authorities, NHS, Social Services    (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1855968 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:44:14 +0100 1855968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1844581&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F02%2Fconsultation-on-a-national-framework-for-assessing-children-and-young-people%25e2%2580%2599s-continuing-care%2F Consultation document and Impact Assessment on proposals for a National Framework for assessing children and young people’s continuing care. The Framework is intended to assist Primary Care Trusts (PCTs)to apply a consistent and transparent approach to assessing the healthcare needs of children and young people and to work jointly with local authorities ( LAs) to provide services in the light of those needs. This Framework will apply in respect of children and young people under the age of 18 years. Posted in Assessment, Children, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, NHS, Primary Care, Social Services, Young People   Tagged: Assessment, Children, Continuing Care, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, NHS, Young People    (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1844581 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:38:46 +0100 1844581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1825427&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F09%2F24%2Fimproved-reporting-of-adult-social-care-finance-and-activity-data-revisions-to-pss-ex1-return%2F This report reviews the PSS EX1 return and the needs for improved finance and activity data for adult social care, both locally and nationally. Key objectives for the review included the need for more relevant linked financial and activity data to be generated as contemporaneously as possible and to be directly useable by local managers. Posted in Grey Literature, Local Authorities, Social Services, Statistical Data   Tagged: Grey Literature, Information Systems, Social Services, Statistical Data    (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1825427 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:49:39 +0100 1825427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1713844&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F08%2F19%2Fthe-bradford-community-guide-a-guide-to-community-and-development-projects%2F report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation provides an overview of development projects and community initiatives in Bradford undertaken part of its ten-year programme of engagement, in partnership with statutory organisations and third sector organisations.  JRF wants to make a positive difference to the people of Bradford. The Bradford Community Guide is an online resource, listing community and development projects in the city. It lists projects in the city that fall under the themes of: Culture; Faith and Cohesion; Impact of Migration on Communities. Featuring ten in-depth case studies and over 100 listings, the guide includes a wide range of projects, from youth development, training and housing, to faith, regeneration and film and media. The Bradford Community Guide will be of in... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1713844 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:07:24 +0100 1713844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1713850&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F08%2F16%2Fperson-centred-support-what-service-users-and-practitioners-say%2F from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation examines person-centred support, a key new concern in public services. It does this by bringing together for the first time the views, ideas and experience of service users, face to face practitioners and managers. Government is committed to ‘personalisation’, ‘self-directed support’ and ‘individual budgets’ in social care, aiming for increased choice and control for the people who use services. This is a move away from traditional, ‘one-size-fits-all’ approaches. The research asks: what person-centred support means to people who use, work in and manage services; what barriers exist to making services person-centred; and how the obstacles might be overcome. The report builds on new evidence from the national Standards We Expect... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1713850 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:37:03 +0100 1713850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1640210&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2F19%2Fremoving-or-suspending-chairs-and-non-executives-of-health-bodies-consultation-on-introducing-new-powers-of-suspension%2F Consultation document on proposals to introduce powers of suspension, and a single approach to the removal of chairs and non-executives of Strategic Health Authorities and other health bodies. The consultation on removing or suspending chairs and non-executives of Health Bodies sets out a single approach to considering whether and if so how, a chair or non-executive member of a Strategic Health Authority (SHA), Special Health Authority (SpHA) or Health Body should be removed from office. The process may involve either seeking resignation or the termination of appointment and also introduces the potential use of a suspension function, as well as proposals for temporary non-executive member(s) or director(s) to be appointed during the period of suspension. These proposals represent the secon... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1640210 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:32:25 +0100 1640210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1563803&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2F02%2F220-venues-surveyed-0-compliance-with-healthy-food-recommendations-for-children%2F Survey of children’s meals at tourist attractions and leisure centres: Coordinated Food Standards Surveys - Study 8 from LACORS (the Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services) identifies the levels of the salt, sugar, fat, saturated fat and carbohydrate in children’s meals. Tourist attraction can be widely interpreted should fit in to one of the following categories:- theme parks, caravan and camping sites, heritage sites, farms, leisure centres, swimming pools, zoos, fairs, museums, wildlife parks, aquaria, railways, cathedrals and religious centres. 397 different meals for 7-10 year olds from 220 locations were tested and none of the meals complied with the School Food Trust recommendations for healthier food that would help tackle Britain’s growing child obesity proble... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1563803 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:59:46 +0100 1563803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1508143&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F06%2F10%2Fcarers-at-the-heart-of-21st-century-families-and-communities-a-caring-system-on-your-side-a-life-of-your-own%2F (Executive Summary) sets out the Government’s short-term agenda and long-term vision for the future care and support of carers. £255 million has been made available to implement some immediate steps alongside with medium and long-term plans. These include: £150 million towards planned short breaks for carers; £38 million towards supporting carers to enter or re-enter the job market and £6 million towards improving support for young carers. Other schemes include piloting of annual health checks for carers to help them stay well training for GPs to recognise and support carers. The strategy envisages an integrated and personalised support service for carers via easily accessible information, and targeted training for key professionals, and pilots test improvements the NHS can ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1508143 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:14:38 +0100 1508143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319275&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F03%2F21%2Fchildren-young-people-and-speech-language-and-communication%2F The Bercow Review of services for Children and Young People (0–19) with Speech, Language and Communication Needs - Interim Report ( Executive Summary) identifies 5 key themes: Communication is crucial  – communication is at the core of all social interaction.  Communication is a key life skill. Communication is a fundamental human right. For some children and young people, acquiring the ability to communicate is a difficult and ongoing challenge. Just as the nature and severity of their needs will vary, so will the type and extent of the help required to address them. Early identification and intervention are essential in order to avoid poor outcomes for children and young people – in addressing delay and disorders, the most important facts we know are the value of early intervent... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319275 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:56:35 +0100 1319275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1297683&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F03%2F12%2Ftop-tips-for-health-in-local-authorities%2F commissioned by ChaMPs (Cheshire and Merseyside Public Health Network) and from the Liverpool Public Health Observatory offers practical tips on joint working between the NHS and Local Authorities in the areas of: Reducing health inequalities Tackling obesity: Creating opportunities for healthy eating Tackling obesity: Creating opportunities for physical activity Improving mental health and well-being Promoting sexual health Encourage the sensible drinking of alcohol Creating a smokefree environment (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1297683 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:44:24 +0100 1297683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1296013&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F03%2F11%2Fvolunteering-in-the-public-services-health-and-social-care%2F The Cabinet Office have produced Volunteering in the Public Services: Health and Social Care which is the first in a series examining the role of volunteers and volunteering in public services. Through consultation with over 1000 volunteers and organisations it found much potential to expand volunteering in health and social care to build more people centred services. It identifies a largely untapped source of volunteers in service-users. It argues that they could make an enormous contribution as volunteers in health and social care because no one understands what it is like to have a condition like a person who has it themselves. The main recommendations are: In-house ‘volunteering hubs’ should be established within government agencies to help mainstream volunteering in health and so... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1296013 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:40:33 +0100 1296013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1240153&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F02%2F19%2Flost-low-earners-and-the-elderly-care-market%2F ‘Lost: low earners and the elderly care market’, from the think tank the Resolution Foundation looks at low earners and how they fare in the elderly care system. It identifies that social care for older people rarely receives the political attention it should. The Government’s recent commitment to a Green Paper on social care provides the opportunity for elderly care to become centre stage. Theis report establishes how low earners fare in the elderly care system. It identifies that: Low earners tend to be older than average, and more likely to own their own homes. They also hold disproportionately more of their wealth in housing assets (as opposed to liquid savings) than other income groups. Are less likely that higher earners to prepare financially for retirement through... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1240153 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:51:13 +0100 1240153 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1222286&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F02%2F11%2Fa-northwest-framework-to-achieve-healthy-weight-for-children-and-families-within-the-context-of-food-and-nutrition-and-physical-activity%2F This report intends to bring coherence to the regional role in achieving children’s healthy weight, within the context ofthe family and wider society. It brings together the many stakeholders, it provides governance arrangements, systems and processes to provide effective planning and delivery as well as creating opportunities for innovative developments. Also mapped are the inter-relationship between different themes and organisations contributing to obesity and the contribution of food & nutrition and physical activity These Alliances describe how organisations can be grouped to work on particular themes, contributing and strengthening regional delivery. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1222286 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:12:51 +0100 1222286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1220809&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F02%2F10%2Forganisational-learning-knowledge-and-capacity-a-systematic-literature-review-for-policy-makers-managers-and-academics%2F Organizational Learning, Knowledge and Capacity: A systematic literature review for policy-makers, managers and academics presents the full findings of a systematic literature review on how learning takes place between organizations and how institutional learning and knowledge transfer can be fostered (Executive Summary). Based on existing academic and policy literature, the report outlines key implications for policy and practice, whilst geared towards local authorities this evaluation will allow all organisations to learn from research findings that have addressed learning, knowledge and capacity in organizations. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1220809 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:28:38 +0100 1220809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1211996&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F02%2F06%2Fi-exist%2F : the message from adults with autism in England from the National Autistic Society considers the experiences of adults with autism and the changes that required to make their lives better. It is based on the largest-ever survey of adults with autism and their parents and carers.It considers existing provision by local authorities and health services. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1211996 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:12:47 +0100 1211996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1187096&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.csci.org.uk%2FFiles%2F20080128_State_of_sociaL_care_2006_07_Summary.mp3 Giving a comprehensive overview of the social care sector in England ‘The state of social care in England 2006-07 (Executive Summary)’ the Annual Report of the Commission for Social Care Inspection follows concerns raised by the Commission last year, and explores the experiences of people not deemed eligible for state-supported social care. It shows that many younger disabled people and frail older people are being ‘signposted’ to voluntary services. Many are forced to rely on help from family and informal arrangements which can break down at short notice. People unable to rely on families or friends and unable to pay for care services themselves are simply left to cope with everyday life, while some become virtually trapped in their own home.Local authorities are increasin... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1187096 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:08:00 +0100 1187096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1185682&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F01%2F29%2Fstanding-commission-on-carers-scoc%2F Established to contribute to the national debate about the future shape of social care to meet  the major demographic changes, higher expectations of quality support amongst carers and the strong focus on self-directed care and independent living.  The Standing Commission on Carers will seek new solutions to old problems. It aims to put carers at the heart of policy-making as equal partners in exploring new ways of maximising independence and developing high quality (and cost-effective) services fit for the 2lst century. Currently their site details membership and terms of reference. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1185682 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:16:49 +0100 1185682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1173048&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F01%2F23%2Fphysical-activity-and-environment%2F Guidance offering evidence-based recommendations on how to improve the physical environment to encourage physical activity. It demonstrates the importance of such improvements and the need to evaluate how they impact on the public’s health PH008 Physical activity and environment: Quick reference guide PH008 Physical activity and environment: Guidance 2008/004 New NICE public health guidance on creating environments to encourage physical activity PH008 Physical activity and environment: Costing report (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1173048 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:47:56 +0100 1173048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1146148&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F01%2F13%2Fcommissioning-framework-for-health-and-well-being-responses%2F The Commissioning framework for health and well-being sets out the eight steps that health and social care should take in partnership to commission more effectively. It is squarely aimed at commissioners and providers of services in health, social care and local authorities.  Recently issued are the ministerial statement and summary of responses to consultation on the framework. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1146148 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:13:01 +0100 1146148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1129341&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F01%2F04%2Fa-charter-for-change%2F Informal and private care is plugging a funding gap of £25k for every disabled person over the age of 65 in Britain today says A Charter for Change, a new report from the charity Counsel and Care. Coming ahead of a Green Paper on Social Care, it calls for 2008 to be ‘the year of the care debate’ and urges Government to adopt a radical new framework for the future of social care. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1129341 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:57:06 +0100 1129341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1109771&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F12%2F21%2Fa-personal-approach-to-public-services%2F Turning Point and Dr Foster Intelligence have produced ‘A Personal Approach to Public Services’, a new report which states world class public services can be provided without structural reform or significant additional resources or costs, the holy grail of the public sector! Key to achieving this are: Intelligent customer insight - improving effective and consistent use of data to know understand and profile the diversity of the communities served Service design - must involve stakeholder participation including local people, particularly those in most need, to design services around need Personalisation - create individual budgets and provide multiple needs through one integrated service Prevention - make prevention a mainstream activity at the heart of the commissioning proc... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1109771 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 07:33:22 +0100 1109771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1082843&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F12%2F10%2Fputting-people-first-a-shared-vision-and-commitment-to-the-transformation-of-adult-social-care%2F Putting people first  is a ministerial concordat expressing the Government’s shared ambition is to put people first through a radical reform of public services, enabling people to live their own lives as they wish, confident that services are of high quality, are safe and promote their own individual needs for independence, well-being and dignity.  It establishes the collaboration between central and local government, the sector’s professional leadership, providers and the regulator, setting shared aims and values which will guide the transformation of adult social care, and recognises that the sector will work across shared agendas with users and carers to transform people’s experience of local support and services. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1082843 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:28:57 +0100 1082843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1051155&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F11%2F26%2Fmore-on-pandemic%2F Pandemic influenza: guidance for infection control in hospitals and primary care settings replaces the infection control guidance published in October 2005. The changes and amendments in this edition are detailed on page 4 and include updated advice on aerosol- generating procedures. This advice takes into consideration and addresses the categorisation of such procedures in the recently published interim guidance from the World Health Organization on ‘Infection prevention and control of epidemic- and pandemic-prone acute respiratory diseases in health care’. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1051155 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:46:19 +0100 1051155 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1045909&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F11%2F22%2Fin-the-event-of-pandemic%2F Draft guidance has been issued by the Department of Health to support planning for any incidence of pandemic influenza. Pandemic flu: A national framework for responding to an influenza pandemic describes the Government’s strategic approach for responding to an influenza pandemic published jointly by the Department of Health and the Cabinet Office. It provides background information and guidance to public and private organisations developing response plans. It updates and expands upon health advice and information contained in previous plans issued by UK health departments and is intended to replace those documents. Planning Responding to pandemic influenza – The ethical framework for policy is designed to assist planners and strategic policy makers with ethical aspects of decision... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1045909 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 16:51:25 +0100 1045909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1041289&cid=t_102668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F11%2F21%2Fpartnerships-for-older-people-projects-interim-report%2F POPP is an initiative being led by the Department of Health, providing £60m funding to council-based partneships to set up innovative pilot projects to: Provide person-centred and integrated care for older people. Encourage investment in preventative approaches which promote health, well being and independence for older people. The strategic aim of ‘Partnerships for Older People Projects’ is to test and evaluate innovative approaches that enable a sustained focus on prevention. It is expected that partnerships will demonstrate improved outcomes in:- Providing more low level care and support in the community with a view to preventing or delaying the need for higher intensity and more costly care Reducing avoidable emergency admissions to hospital Supporting more older people... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1041289 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:35:50 +0100 1041289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478755&cid=t_102668_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F06%2Fthe-first-urine-test-to-detect-insulin-doping-in-athletes%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, Drugs, SupportScientists in Germany are reporting development of a urine test that finally can identify athletes who misuse certain kinds of insulin in an illicit attempt to enhance performance. An article scheduled to appear in an April edition of Analytical Chemistry says it is possible to detect the misuse of insulin in a urine sample. Scientists had not attempted to develop a test in the past because of the presumption that it was impossible to detect misuses of insulin. Because insulin is rationed and used efficiently by the body, a byproduct of insulin would be theoretically undetectable. However, with the advent of the newer long-acting insulin analogues, scientists are now able to identify degradation product in the ur... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478755 Tue, 06 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 478755