clinical effectiveness bulletin no. 70 november 2012

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Clinical Effectiveness Bulletinfor NHS Primary Care in North

StaffordshireIssue No: 70 November 2012

About this Bulletin:

It aims to draw attention to some of the key documents and reviews on clinical effectivenessthat have been published in the previous month.

Where possible, links to the full text documents are included. If the article is in a journal, NHSand Public Health staff in Stoke and North Staffordshire can contact the Health Library for acopy.Link to request form:http://www.keele.ac.uk/healthlibrary/usingthehealthlibrary/inter-libraryloans/#d.en.27437[Please note - a charge of 2 per request is payable for most copies]

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Sources for Clinical Effectiveness Bulletin

Please suggest further sites that should be monitored in the production of this bulletin

Websites

Cochrane Library http://www.thecochranelibrary.com/ CRD Centre for Reviews and Dissemination http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/crdweb/

- DARE (Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects)- NHS Economic Evaluation Database

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Databasehttp://www.hta.ac.ukDaily Health Bulletinhttp://www.sheffield.nhs.uk/healthbulletin/ Department of Healthhttp://www.dh.gov.uk/en/index.htmKings Fundhttp://www.kingsfund.org.uk/NeLM (National Electronic Library for Medicines) news bulletinhttp://www.nelm.nhs.uk/en/NICEhttp://www.nice.org.uk/SIGNhttp://www.sign.ac.uk/new.html
http://www.thecochranelibrary.com/http://www.thecochranelibrary.com/http://www.hta.ac.uk/http://www.hta.ac.uk/http://www.hta.ac.uk/http://www.sheffield.nhs.uk/healthbulletin/http://www.sheffield.nhs.uk/healthbulletin/http://www.sheffield.nhs.uk/healthbulletin/http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/index.htmhttp://www.dh.gov.uk/en/index.htmhttp://www.dh.gov.uk/en/index.htmhttp://www.kingsfund.org.uk/http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/http://www.nelm.nhs.uk/en/http://www.nelm.nhs.uk/en/http://www.nelm.nhs.uk/en/http://www.nice.org.uk/http://www.nice.org.uk/http://www.sign.ac.uk/new.htmlhttp://www.sign.ac.uk/new.htmlhttp://www.sign.ac.uk/new.htmlhttp://www.sign.ac.uk/new.htmlhttp://www.nice.org.uk/http://www.nelm.nhs.uk/en/http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/index.htmhttp://www.sheffield.nhs.uk/healthbulletin/http://www.hta.ac.uk/http://www.thecochranelibrary.com/


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Contents in this issue:

Alcohol ...................................................................................................................................... 4Cancer ...................................................................................................................................... 4Cardiovascular Diseases .......................................................................................................... 4Carers ....................................................................................................................................... 5

Children and Young People ...................................................................................................... 5Commissioning ......................................................................................................................... 5COPD ....................................................................................................................................... 6Dementia .................................................................................................................................. 6Dentists ..................................................................................................................................... 6Diabetes .................................................................................................................................... 7Funding and Finances .............................................................................................................. 8General Practice ....................................................................................................................... 9Guidance .................................................................................................................................. 9Health Reforms ....................................................................................................................... 11Health Visiting ......................................................................................................................... 12HIV .......................................................................................................................................... 12Infections and Infection Control .............................................................................................. 12Integrated Care ....................................................................................................................... 12Long term Conditions .............................................................................................................. 13Mental Health .......................................................................................................................... 13Nursing ................................................................................................................................... 14Older People ........................................................................................................................... 14Palliative and End of Life Care ................................................................................................ 14Patient Care and Safety .......................................................................................................... 15Pharmacy and Prescribing ...................................................................................................... 16Physical Activity ...................................................................................................................... 17Public Health ........................................................................................................................... 17Research ................................................................................................................................ 18Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults ........................................................................ 19Service Management .............................................................................................................. 19Sexual Health ......................................................................................................................... 20Social Care ............................................................................................................................. 20Substance Misuse .................................................................................................................. 21Tobacco .................................................................................................................................. 21Vaccination and Immunisation ................................................................................................ 22Winter Health .......................................................................................................................... 22Workforce ............................................................................................................................... 22


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Alcohol

Alcohol strategy consultationHome OfficeThis consultation seeks views on a number of measures set out in the government's alcohol

strategy, including pricing of alcohol, and health as a new licensing objective.Closing date for comments: 6 February 2013http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/about-us/consultations/alcohol-consultation/

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Cancer

Cancer patients in crisis: responding to urgent needsRoyal College of PhysiciansThis report outlines the problems faced by patients and health professionals when cancerpatients become ill unexpectedly. It makes recommendations for improvements. Supportingdocuments include decision aids for community and hospital teams.http://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/resources/cancer-patients-crisis-responding-urgent-needs

Overview of Ovarian Cancer in England: Incidence, Mortality and Survival (November2012)National Cancer Intelligence NetworkThis report presents the latest time trends, trends by age and deprivation, and regionalvariations in incidence, mortality and survival for invasive ovarian cancer in England.http://www.ncin.org.uk/view.aspx?rid=1740 Profile of ovarian cancer:http://www.ncin.org.uk/publications/data_briefings/a_profile_of_ovarian_cancer_in_england.aspx

Patients experience of integrated care: a reportCancer Campaigning GroupThis report is based on a survey of people living with cancer, and their carers.http://www.cancercampaigninggroup.org.uk/2012/11/20/new-report-from-the-cancer-campaigning-group-shows-that-integration-is-vital-for-new-nhs/

Items in the Palliative and End of Life Care section may be of interest.

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Cardiovascular Diseases

Comparative Effectiveness of Warfarin and New Oral Anticoagulants for theManagement of Atrial Fibrillation and Venous Thromboembolism: A Systematic Review

Adam, SS et al.Ann Intern Med. 4 December 2012; vol.157(11) p.796-807
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/about-us/consultations/alcohol-consultation/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/about-us/consultations/alcohol-consultation/http://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/resources/cancer-patients-crisis-responding-urgent-needshttp://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/resources/cancer-patients-crisis-responding-urgent-needshttp://www.ncin.org.uk/view.aspx?rid=1740http://www.ncin.org.uk/view.aspx?rid=1740http://www.ncin.org.uk/publications/data_briefings/a_profile_of_ovarian_cancer_in_england.aspxhttp://www.ncin.org.uk/publications/data_briefings/a_profile_of_ovarian_cancer_in_england.aspxhttp://www.ncin.org.uk/publications/data_briefings/a_profile_of_ovarian_cancer_in_england.aspxhttp://www.cancercampaigninggroup.org.uk/2012/11/20/new-report-from-the-cancer-campaigning-group-shows-that-integration-is-vital-for-new-nhs/http://www.cancercampaigninggroup.org.uk/2012/11/20/new-report-from-the-cancer-campaigning-group-shows-that-integration-is-vital-for-new-nhs/http://www.cancercampaigninggroup.org.uk/2012/11/20/new-report-from-the-cancer-campaigning-group-shows-that-integration-is-vital-for-new-nhs/http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=1355171http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=1355171http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=1355171http://www.cancercampaigninggroup.org.uk/2012/11/20/new-report-from-the-cancer-campaigning-group-shows-that-integration-is-vital-for-new-nhs/http://www.cancercampaigninggroup.org.uk/2012/11/20/new-report-from-the-cancer-campaigning-group-shows-that-integration-is-vital-for-new-nhs/http://www.ncin.org.uk/publications/data_briefings/a_profile_of_ovarian_cancer_in_england.aspxhttp://www.ncin.org.uk/publications/data_briefings/a_profile_of_ovarian_cancer_in_england.aspxhttp://www.ncin.org.uk/view.aspx?rid=1740http://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/resources/cancer-patients-crisis-responding-urgent-needshttp://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/about-us/consultations/alcohol-consultation/


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Lipid lowering efficacy of atorvastatinAdams, SPThis Cochrane review is based on 254 trials with 33,505 participants.http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD008226.pub2/abstract

Carers

Sandwich Caring: combining childcare with caring for older or disabled relativesCarers UKThis report aims to understand the impact on carers and wider society of dual caringresponsibilities.http://www.carersuk.org/newsroom/item/2853

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Children and Young People

Evaluation of Children's Centres in England (ECCE) - Strand 5: Case studies on thecosts of centres in the most deprived areasDepartment for EducationThis report is based on 12 case studies.https://www.education.gov.uk/publications/RSG/AllPublications/Page1/DFE-RR256

Improving outcomes for disabled children by integrating early support and preventionservices: Luton Borough CouncilOfstedThe extensive range of integrated early support and prevention services in Luton is improvingoutcomes for disabled children and preventing situations deteriorating so that child protection

or looked after services become necessary.http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/improving-outcomes-for-disabled-children-integrating-early-support-and-prevention-services-luton-bor

Output based specification for child health information systemsDepartment of HealthThe document contains high level technical requirements for information systems to beprocured to underpin the delivery of child health services in England.http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/chis-requirements/

Items in the Diabetes and Substance Misuse sections may be of interest.

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Commissioning

Integrated ambulance commissioning in the new NHSNHS ConfederationThis briefing is intended for clinical commissioners who may be new to this area.http://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/Integrated-ambulance-commissioning.aspx
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD008226.pub2/abstracthttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD008226.pub2/abstracthttp://www.carersuk.org/newsroom/item/2853http://www.carersuk.org/newsroom/item/2853https://www.education.gov.uk/publications/RSG/AllPublications/Page1/DFE-RR256https://www.education.gov.uk/publications/RSG/AllPublications/Page1/DFE-RR256http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/improving-outcomes-for-disabled-children-integrating-early-support-and-prevention-services-luton-borhttp://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/improving-outcomes-for-disabled-children-integrating-early-support-and-prevention-services-luton-borhttp://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/improving-outcomes-for-disabled-children-integrating-early-support-and-prevention-services-luton-borhttp://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/chis-requirements/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/chis-requirements/http://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/Integrated-ambulance-commissioning.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/Integrated-ambulance-commissioning.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/Integrated-ambulance-commissioning.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/Integrated-ambulance-commissioning.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/Integrated-ambulance-commissioning.aspxhttp://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/chis-requirements/http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/improving-outcomes-for-disabled-children-integrating-early-support-and-prevention-services-luton-borhttp://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/improving-outcomes-for-disabled-children-integrating-early-support-and-prevention-services-luton-borhttps://www.education.gov.uk/publications/RSG/AllPublications/Page1/DFE-RR256http://www.carersuk.org/newsroom/item/2853http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD008226.pub2/abstract


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Operating principles for Joint Strategic Needs Assessments and Joint Health andWellbeing StrategiesNHS ConfederationThis paper aims to be a practical guide to JSNAs and JHWSs.http://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/reports/Pages/OperatingPrinciplesJointStrategicNeeds

AssessmentsandJointHealthandWellbeingStrategies.aspx

Items in the Health Reforms, Long Term Conditions and Public Health sections may be of interest.

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COPD

Antibiotics for exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseVollenweider, DJ et al.This Cochrane review compared antibiotics and placebo.

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD010257/abstract

Dementia

Delivering major improvements in dementia care and research by 2015: A report ofprogressDepartment of HealthThis report gives an update on the first 7 months of the Prime Ministers Dementia Challenge. http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/dementia-progress-report/

Using ICT in activities for people with dementia: a short guide for social care providers

Social Care Institute for ExcellenceThis guide is intended for anybody who organises activities for people with dementia. It usesIT which is readily available, and gives clear explanations, so no technical expertise isrequired.http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/ictfordementia/

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Dentists

Consultation on the draft Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics

General Dental CouncilClosing date for comments: 31st December 2012http://www.gdc-uk.org/GDCcalendar/Consultations/Pages/Review-of-Standards-Consultation.aspx

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http://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/reports/Pages/OperatingPrinciplesJointStrategicNeedsAssessmentsandJointHealthandWellbeingStrategies.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/reports/Pages/OperatingPrinciplesJointStrategicNeedsAssessmentsandJointHealthandWellbeingStrategies.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/reports/Pages/OperatingPrinciplesJointStrategicNeedsAssessmentsandJointHealthandWellbeingStrategies.aspxhttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD010257/abstracthttp://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/dementia-progress-report/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/dementia-progress-report/http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/ictfordementia/http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/ictfordementia/http://www.gdc-uk.org/GDCcalendar/Consultations/Pages/Review-of-Standards-Consultation.aspxhttp://www.gdc-uk.org/GDCcalendar/Consultations/Pages/Review-of-Standards-Consultation.aspxhttp://www.gdc-uk.org/GDCcalendar/Consultations/Pages/Review-of-Standards-Consultation.aspxhttp://www.gdc-uk.org/GDCcalendar/Consultations/Pages/Review-of-Standards-Consultation.aspxhttp://www.gdc-uk.org/GDCcalendar/Consultations/Pages/Review-of-Standards-Consultation.aspxhttp://www.scie.org.uk/publications/ictfordementia/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/dementia-progress-report/http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD010257/abstracthttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/reports/Pages/OperatingPrinciplesJointStrategicNeedsAssessmentsandJointHealthandWellbeingStrategies.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/reports/Pages/OperatingPrinciplesJointStrategicNeedsAssessmentsandJointHealthandWellbeingStrategies.aspx


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Diabetes

Air Travel and Insulin PumpsNHS DiabetesThis factsheet aims to aid people with diabetes who use continuous subcutaneous insulininfusion therapy (CSII) or continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to be prepared for air travel.http://www.diabetes.nhs.uk/news_and_events/air_travel_and_insulin_pump_guidance/

Antihypertensive agents for preventing diabetic kidney diseaseLv, J et al.This review assessed the benefits and harms of antihypertensive drugs in patients withdiabetes.http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004136.pub3/abstract

Department of Health: The management of adult diabetes services in the NHSHouse of Commons Public Accounts Committee - Seventeenth ReportThis report looks at the numbers of people who are developing diabetes complications due tonot receiving clinically appropriate care. It considers progress made since the launch of theNational Service Framework for diabetes, and also variations in care across differentgeographical areas.http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201213/cmselect/cmpubacc/289/28902.htm

Diabetes Prevalence Model for local authorities in EnglandWest Midlands Public Health ObservatoryThis model has been updated to reflect the prevalence of diabetes and the distribution ofbody mass index found in the 2010 Health Survey for England.http://www.yhpho.org.uk/resource/view.aspx?RID=154049

Diabetes transition: Assessment of current best practice and development of a futurework programme to improve transition processes for young people with diabetes.NHS DiabetesThis report looks at practical principles which can be used to improve transition care.http://www.diabetes.nhs.uk/news_and_events/nhs_diabetes_releases_new_report_on_transition_to_adult_services_for_young_people_with_diabetes/

Hip circumference, height and risk of type 2 diabetes: systematic review and meta-analysisJanghorbani, M et al.This study looked at the relationship between different body measurements and type 2

diabetes in men and women.Obesity Reviews Dec 2012 vol. 13(12) p.1171-1181

Integrated GP led diabetes care in Bexley: the role of an active integrator indeveloping integration in NHS servicesNHS Right CareThis case study is an example of how care can be integrated through the role of an integratorwith clinical leadership as a major part of the process.http://www.rightcare.nhs.uk/downloads/RC_Casebook_Bexley_Diabetes_Care_final.pdf
http://www.diabetes.nhs.uk/news_and_events/air_travel_and_insulin_pump_guidance/http://www.diabetes.nhs.uk/news_and_events/air_travel_and_insulin_pump_guidance/http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004136.pub3/abstracthttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004136.pub3/abstracthttp://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201213/cmselect/cmpubacc/289/28902.htmhttp://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201213/cmselect/cmpubacc/289/28902.htmhttp://www.yhpho.org.uk/resource/view.aspx?RID=154049http://www.yhpho.org.uk/resource/view.aspx?RID=154049http://www.diabetes.nhs.uk/news_and_events/nhs_diabetes_releases_new_report_on_transition_to_adult_services_for_young_people_with_diabetes/http://www.diabetes.nhs.uk/news_and_events/nhs_diabetes_releases_new_report_on_transition_to_adult_services_for_young_people_with_diabetes/http://www.diabetes.nhs.uk/news_and_events/nhs_diabetes_releases_new_report_on_transition_to_adult_services_for_young_people_with_diabetes/http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-789X.2012.01030.x/abstracthttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-789X.2012.01030.x/abstracthttp://www.rightcare.nhs.uk/downloads/RC_Casebook_Bexley_Diabetes_Care_final.pdfhttp://www.rightcare.nhs.uk/downloads/RC_Casebook_Bexley_Diabetes_Care_final.pdfhttp://www.rightcare.nhs.uk/downloads/RC_Casebook_Bexley_Diabetes_Care_final.pdfhttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-789X.2012.01030.x/abstracthttp://www.diabetes.nhs.uk/news_and_events/nhs_diabetes_releases_new_report_on_transition_to_adult_services_for_young_people_with_diabetes/http://www.diabetes.nhs.uk/news_and_events/nhs_diabetes_releases_new_report_on_transition_to_adult_services_for_young_people_with_diabetes/http://www.yhpho.org.uk/resource/view.aspx?RID=154049http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201213/cmselect/cmpubacc/289/28902.htmhttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004136.pub3/abstracthttp://www.diabetes.nhs.uk/news_and_events/air_travel_and_insulin_pump_guidance/


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Optimal prescribing of glucose lowering therapy for patients with type 2 diabetesNHS DiabetesThis study was based on the General Practice Research Database, and considered theevidence for three monthly, six monthly and annual monitoring of HbA1c.http://www.diabetes.nhs.uk/news_and_events/nhs_diabetes_press_release__type_2_diabetes_hba1c_monitoring_/

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Funding and Finances

Best practice tariffs and their impactAudit CommissionThis briefing assesses how best practice tariffs (BPTs) impact at a local level and howimplementation can be improved. It also reports findings from a review of the quality of thedata underpinning BPTs payment as part of the Payment by Results assurance framework.http://www.audit-

commission.gov.uk/nationalstudies/health/financialmanagement/Pages/Bestpracticetariffs.aspx

Payment by Results: how can payment systems help to deliver better care?Kings FundThis report reviews the role and objectives of payment systems in the NHS, focusing onPayment by Results (PbR)http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/payment-results-0

Personal Health BudgetsBMA

This discussion paper is based on a survey of doctors, and highlights concerns about aspectsof personal health budgets.http://bma.org.uk/working-for-change/shaping-healthcare/funding/personal-health-budgets

Evaluation of the personal health budget pilot programmeDepartment of HealthOverall, this report suggests that personal health budgets are beneficial, to both the individualand the NHS, especially when they give people genuine choice and control. The evaluationalso sets out some of the things that will be important for the NHS, if it is to introduce personalhealth budgets successfully.http://www.personalhealthbudgets.dh.gov.uk/Topics/latest/Resource/?cid=8603

Reference costs 2011-12Department of HealthThese reference costs give the most detailed picture available about how 248 NHS trusts andNHS foundation trusts spent 53 billion delivering healthcare to patients in 2011 to 2012.http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/2011-12-reference-costs/
http://www.diabetes.nhs.uk/news_and_events/nhs_diabetes_press_release__type_2_diabetes_hba1c_monitoring_/http://www.diabetes.nhs.uk/news_and_events/nhs_diabetes_press_release__type_2_diabetes_hba1c_monitoring_/http://www.diabetes.nhs.uk/news_and_events/nhs_diabetes_press_release__type_2_diabetes_hba1c_monitoring_/http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/nationalstudies/health/financialmanagement/Pages/Bestpracticetariffs.aspxhttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/nationalstudies/health/financialmanagement/Pages/Bestpracticetariffs.aspxhttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/nationalstudies/health/financialmanagement/Pages/Bestpracticetariffs.aspxhttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/nationalstudies/health/financialmanagement/Pages/Bestpracticetariffs.aspxhttp://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/payment-results-0http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/payment-results-0http://bma.org.uk/working-for-change/shaping-healthcare/funding/personal-health-budgetshttp://bma.org.uk/working-for-change/shaping-healthcare/funding/personal-health-budgetshttp://www.personalhealthbudgets.dh.gov.uk/Topics/latest/Resource/?cid=8603http://www.personalhealthbudgets.dh.gov.uk/Topics/latest/Resource/?cid=8603http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/2011-12-reference-costs/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/2011-12-reference-costs/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/2011-12-reference-costs/http://www.personalhealthbudgets.dh.gov.uk/Topics/latest/Resource/?cid=8603http://bma.org.uk/working-for-change/shaping-healthcare/funding/personal-health-budgetshttp://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/payment-results-0http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/nationalstudies/health/financialmanagement/Pages/Bestpracticetariffs.aspxhttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/nationalstudies/health/financialmanagement/Pages/Bestpracticetariffs.aspxhttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/nationalstudies/health/financialmanagement/Pages/Bestpracticetariffs.aspxhttp://www.diabetes.nhs.uk/news_and_events/nhs_diabetes_press_release__type_2_diabetes_hba1c_monitoring_/http://www.diabetes.nhs.uk/news_and_events/nhs_diabetes_press_release__type_2_diabetes_hba1c_monitoring_/


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Simple Guide to Payment by ResultsDepartment of HealthThis updated guide provides an introduction for newcomers to PbR, from NHS healthprofessionals and administrators, to interested members of the public.http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/pbrguide/

General Practice

Find your 1%: Helping GPs to support people to live and die wellNational End of Life Care ProgrammeThe pack contains postcards with support and advice on: identifying people at the end of life;having end of life care conversations; putting plans in place; managing and co-ordinatingcare; and space to include local information such as the telephone numbers of hospices,palliative care teams and pharmacies which stock palliative care drugs.http://www.endoflifecareforadults.nhs.uk/publications/one-percent-gp-pack

Improving GP services in England: exploring the association between quality of careand the experience of patientsKings FundThis report is based on the Patient Survey and the Quality and Outcomes Framework.http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/improving-gp-services-england

QOF Business RulesNHS Primary Care CommissioningThis is version 24 of the Business Rules.http://www.pcc-cic.org.uk/article/qof-business-rules-v24.0

Items in the Diabetes and Patient Care and Safety, Pharmacy and Prescribing, and Service Management

sections may be of interest.

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Guidance

NICE Technology AppraisalsIvabradine for the treatment of chronic heart failureTA267http://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA267

Mannitol dry powder for inhalation for treating cystic fibrosisTA266http://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA266

NICE Public Health GuidelinesObesity - working with local communitiesPH42http://guidance.nice.org.uk/PH42
http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/pbrguide/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/pbrguide/http://www.endoflifecareforadults.nhs.uk/publications/one-percent-gp-packhttp://www.endoflifecareforadults.nhs.uk/publications/one-percent-gp-packhttp://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/improving-gp-services-englandhttp://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/improving-gp-services-englandhttp://www.pcc-cic.org.uk/article/qof-business-rules-v24.0http://www.pcc-cic.org.uk/article/qof-business-rules-v24.0http://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA267http://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA267http://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA266http://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA266http://guidance.nice.org.uk/PH42http://guidance.nice.org.uk/PH42http://guidance.nice.org.uk/PH42http://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA266http://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA267http://www.pcc-cic.org.uk/article/qof-business-rules-v24.0http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/improving-gp-services-englandhttp://www.endoflifecareforadults.nhs.uk/publications/one-percent-gp-packhttp://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/pbrguide/


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Walking and cyclingPH41http://guidance.nice.org.uk/PH41

NICE Quality StandardsDrug use disorders

QS23http://guidance.nice.org.uk/QS23

Nutrition support in adultsQS24http://guidance.nice.org.uk/QS24

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NICE Consultation DocumentsIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - pirfenidone: appraisal consultation document

Closing date for comments: 19 December 2012http://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA/Wave23/25/Consultation/DraftGuidance

Cholelithiasis and cholecystitis: scope consultationTo comment, register as a stakeholder, or contact the registered stakeholder organisation thatmost closely represents your interests.Closing date for comments: 21 Decemberhttp://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=folder&o=61594

Tuberculosis (update): scope consultationTo comment, register as a stakeholder, or contact the registered stakeholder organisation that

most closely represents your interests.Closing date for comments: 10 January 2013http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=folder&o=61693

Feverish illness in children (update): guideline consultationTo comment, register as a stakeholder, or contact the registered stakeholder organisation thatmost closely represents your interests.Closing date for comments: 11 January 2013http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=folder&o=61582

Physical activity brief advice in primary care (partial update of PH2): draft guidance

consultationTo comment, register as a stakeholder, or contact the registered stakeholder organisation thatmost closely represents your interests.Closing date for comments: 23 January 2013http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=folder&o=61552

Abatacept for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis only after the failure of conventionaldisease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (rapid review of TA234): appraisal consultationClosing date for comments: 10 January 2013http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=folder&o=61755
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/PH41http://guidance.nice.org.uk/PH41http://guidance.nice.org.uk/QS23http://guidance.nice.org.uk/QS23http://guidance.nice.org.uk/QS24http://guidance.nice.org.uk/QS24http://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA/Wave23/25/Consultation/DraftGuidancehttp://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA/Wave23/25/Consultation/DraftGuidancehttp://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=folder&o=61594http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=folder&o=61594http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=folder&o=61693http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=folder&o=61693http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=folder&o=61582http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=folder&o=61582http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=folder&o=61552http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=folder&o=61552http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=folder&o=61755http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=folder&o=61755http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=folder&o=61755http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=folder&o=61552http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=folder&o=61582http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=folder&o=61693http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=folder&o=61594http://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA/Wave23/25/Consultation/DraftGuidancehttp://guidance.nice.org.uk/QS24http://guidance.nice.org.uk/QS23http://guidance.nice.org.uk/PH41


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Other GuidanceDelegating record keeping and countersigning records: Guidance for nursing staffRCNhttp://www.rcn.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/486662/004337.pdf

International Framework for Examination of the Cervical Region for potential of

Cervical Arterial Dysfunction prior to Orthopaedic Manual Therapy InterventionInternational Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapistshttp://www.csp.org.uk/news/2012/11/23/uk-leads-way-international-physiotherapy-guidance

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Health Reforms

The Mandate: a mandate from the Government to the NHS Commissioning Board, April2013 to March 2015Department of Health

The NHS Mandate is structured around five key areas, including preventing prematuredeaths, patient care and safety, and long term conditions.http://mandate.dh.gov.uk/2012/11/13/nhs-mandate-published/

Practical guides for well-functioning health and wellbeing boardsNHS ConfederationThe guides are:

Operating principles for Joint Strategic Needs Assessments and Joint Health andWellbeing Strategies: Enabling joint decision-making for improved health andwellbeing

Encouraging integrated working for adults and older people: a practical guide for health

and wellbeing boards Health and wellbeing boards: developing a local outcomes framework for adults and

older people

Health and wellbeing boards and criminal justice agencies: building effectiveengagement

Improving population health: action learning for health and wellbeing boards

Patient and public engagement: a practical guide for health and wellbeing boards

Support and resources for heath and wellbeing boardshttp://www.nhsconfed.org/priorities/latestnews/Pages/Practical-guides-for-well-functioning-HWBs-published-today.aspx

Standards for members of NHS boards and Clinical Commissioning Group governingbodies in EnglandProfessional Standards AuthorityThese standards cover the values, competences and behaviours required of NHS boardmembers and CCG governing bodies.https://www.chre.org.uk/_img/pics/library/121102_Standards_FINAL.pdf
http://www.rcn.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/486662/004337.pdfhttp://www.rcn.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/486662/004337.pdfhttp://www.csp.org.uk/news/2012/11/23/uk-leads-way-international-physiotherapy-guidancehttp://www.csp.org.uk/news/2012/11/23/uk-leads-way-international-physiotherapy-guidancehttp://mandate.dh.gov.uk/2012/11/13/nhs-mandate-published/http://mandate.dh.gov.uk/2012/11/13/nhs-mandate-published/http://www.nhsconfed.org/priorities/latestnews/Pages/Practical-guides-for-well-functioning-HWBs-published-today.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/priorities/latestnews/Pages/Practical-guides-for-well-functioning-HWBs-published-today.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/priorities/latestnews/Pages/Practical-guides-for-well-functioning-HWBs-published-today.aspxhttps://www.chre.org.uk/_img/pics/library/121102_Standards_FINAL.pdfhttps://www.chre.org.uk/_img/pics/library/121102_Standards_FINAL.pdfhttps://www.chre.org.uk/_img/pics/library/121102_Standards_FINAL.pdfhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/priorities/latestnews/Pages/Practical-guides-for-well-functioning-HWBs-published-today.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/priorities/latestnews/Pages/Practical-guides-for-well-functioning-HWBs-published-today.aspxhttp://mandate.dh.gov.uk/2012/11/13/nhs-mandate-published/http://www.csp.org.uk/news/2012/11/23/uk-leads-way-international-physiotherapy-guidancehttp://www.rcn.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/486662/004337.pdf


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Strategic Clinical Networks: single operating frameworkNHS Commissioning BoardThis document sets out the high level framework within which local clinicians can cometogether and develop local arrangements which meet local circumstances and need.http://www.commissioningboard.nhs.uk/2012/11/12/single-model-scn/

Items in the Public Health section may also be of interest.

Health Visiting

Items in the Workforce section may also be of interest.

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HIV

HIV in the United Kingdom: 2012 ReportHealth Protection AgencyThis report gives information on the incidence and prevalence of HIV, and on treatment andprevention work.http://www.hpa.org.uk/Publications/InfectiousDiseases/HIVAndSTIs/1211HIVintheUK2012/

Infections and Infection Control

European Antibiotics Awareness Day 2011: evaluationDepartment of HealthThis report shows the success of EAAD activities in 2011 and provides examples of localcampaigns that may be of interest to others organising local activities.

http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/eaad2011-evaluation/

Probiotics for the Prevention of Clostridium difficileAssociated Diarrhea: ASystematic Review and Meta-analysisJohnston, BC et al.This review is based on 20 trials involving 3818 participants.

Ann Intern Med. 13 November 2012 Online first

Items in the Pharmacy and Prescribing section may also be of interest.

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Integrated Care

Items in the Cancer, Commissioning and Diabetes sections may be of interest.
http://www.commissioningboard.nhs.uk/2012/11/12/single-model-scn/http://www.commissioningboard.nhs.uk/2012/11/12/single-model-scn/http://www.hpa.org.uk/Publications/InfectiousDiseases/HIVAndSTIs/1211HIVintheUK2012/http://www.hpa.org.uk/Publications/InfectiousDiseases/HIVAndSTIs/1211HIVintheUK2012/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/eaad2011-evaluation/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/eaad2011-evaluation/http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=1390418http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=1390418http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=1390418http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/eaad2011-evaluation/http://www.hpa.org.uk/Publications/InfectiousDiseases/HIVAndSTIs/1211HIVintheUK2012/http://www.commissioningboard.nhs.uk/2012/11/12/single-model-scn/


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Long term Conditions

National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing CareDepartment of HealthThe Framework sets out the principles and processes for determining eligibility. It has beenrevised to reflect the new NHS framework and structures created by the Health and SocialCare Act 2012.http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/continuing-healthcare-revisions/ NHS Confederation briefing:http://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/NHS-continuing-healthcare.aspx

Somerset Community-Based Self-Care Support Service for Adults with Persistent PainNHS Right CareThis case study outlines how this integrated service works, and what the benefits are forpatients and providers.http://www.rightcare.nhs.uk/downloads/RC_Casebook_Somerset_Pain_Service_final.pdf

Items in the Public Health section may also be of interest.

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Mental Health

Liaison psychiatry in the modern NHSCentre for Mental HealthThis report is based on 5 case studies, and aims to show how liaison psychiatry can supportQIPP. It also makes recommendations for developing liaison psychiatry services in thecommunity.

http://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/news/2012_liaison_psychiatry.aspx NHS Confederation briefing:http://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/LiaisonPsychiatry-TheWayAhead.aspx

Managing the transfer of responsibilities under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards:a resource for local authorities and healthcare commissionersSocial Care Institute for ExcellenceThis report describes the changes to the identity of the supervisory body in health settingsfrom 1

April 2013. It also offers guidance on how local authorities, hospitals, primary care

trusts and Clinical Commissioning Groups can work together to ensure that the rights ofvulnerable patients are protected.

http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/reports/report62.asp

A primary care approach to mental health and wellbeing: case study report onSandwellNHS ConfederationThis report focuses on how health service commissioners in Sandwell responded to specifichealth inequalities to develop a primary care-led approach to improving mental health andwellbeing.http://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/reports/Pages/CaseStudyReportOnSandwell.aspx
http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/continuing-healthcare-revisions/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/continuing-healthcare-revisions/http://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/NHS-continuing-healthcare.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/NHS-continuing-healthcare.aspxhttp://www.rightcare.nhs.uk/downloads/RC_Casebook_Somerset_Pain_Service_final.pdfhttp://www.rightcare.nhs.uk/downloads/RC_Casebook_Somerset_Pain_Service_final.pdfhttp://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/news/2012_liaison_psychiatry.aspxhttp://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/news/2012_liaison_psychiatry.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/LiaisonPsychiatry-TheWayAhead.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/LiaisonPsychiatry-TheWayAhead.aspxhttp://www.scie.org.uk/publications/reports/report62.asphttp://www.scie.org.uk/publications/reports/report62.asphttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/reports/Pages/CaseStudyReportOnSandwell.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/reports/Pages/CaseStudyReportOnSandwell.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/reports/Pages/CaseStudyReportOnSandwell.aspxhttp://www.scie.org.uk/publications/reports/report62.asphttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/LiaisonPsychiatry-TheWayAhead.aspxhttp://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/news/2012_liaison_psychiatry.aspxhttp://www.rightcare.nhs.uk/downloads/RC_Casebook_Somerset_Pain_Service_final.pdfhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/NHS-continuing-healthcare.aspxhttp://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/continuing-healthcare-revisions/


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Nursing

Frontline First: November 2012 updateRCNThis update looks at the impact of efficiency savings on numbers of nursing posts.

http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/uk/nhs_sleepwalking_into_crisis,_warns_rcn2

Quality with Compassion: the future of nursing educationReport of the Willis Commission 2012The Commission looked at the quality of nurse education, and makes recommendations forimprovement in the quality of training, evaluation of training, recruitment, and workforceplanning.http://www.williscommission.org.uk/recommendations

Items in the Workforce section may also be of interest.

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Older People

Close to home: An inquiry into older people and human rights in home careEquality and Human Rights CommissionThis report raises concerns about some of the care received by older people. It also looks atproblems with commissioning care services.http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/legal-and-policy/inquiries-and-assessments/inquiry-into-home-care-of-older-people/

The cost of cold: why we need to protect the health of older people in winter

Age UKThis report outlines the problem of excess winter deaths, and the related costs, and makesrecommendations for improving housing and enabling people to keep warm.http://www.ageuk.org.uk/Documents/EN-GB/Campaigns/The_cost_of_cold_2012.pdf?dtrk=true

Older Peoples Health and Wellbeing AtlasWest Midlands Public Health ObservatoryThis atlas provides a tool to: identify variations in the health and care of older people at localauthority level; comparing different local authorities; and monitor progress to reduceinequalities between local authorities in the health and wellbeing of older people.

http://www.wmpho.org.uk/olderpeopleatlas/default.aspx

Palliative and End of Life Care

EPaCCS: Making the case for changeNational End of Life Care ProgrammeThis resource is intended to support commissioners in developing a business case forestablishing EPaCCS. The information contained can fit a range of business case templates
http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/uk/nhs_sleepwalking_into_crisis,_warns_rcn2http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/uk/nhs_sleepwalking_into_crisis,_warns_rcn2http://www.williscommission.org.uk/recommendationshttp://www.williscommission.org.uk/recommendationshttp://www.equalityhumanrights.com/legal-and-policy/inquiries-and-assessments/inquiry-into-home-care-of-older-people/http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/legal-and-policy/inquiries-and-assessments/inquiry-into-home-care-of-older-people/http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/legal-and-policy/inquiries-and-assessments/inquiry-into-home-care-of-older-people/http://www.ageuk.org.uk/Documents/EN-GB/Campaigns/The_cost_of_cold_2012.pdf?dtrk=truehttp://www.ageuk.org.uk/Documents/EN-GB/Campaigns/The_cost_of_cold_2012.pdf?dtrk=truehttp://www.ageuk.org.uk/Documents/EN-GB/Campaigns/The_cost_of_cold_2012.pdf?dtrk=truehttp://www.wmpho.org.uk/olderpeopleatlas/default.aspxhttp://www.wmpho.org.uk/olderpeopleatlas/default.aspxhttp://www.wmpho.org.uk/olderpeopleatlas/default.aspxhttp://www.ageuk.org.uk/Documents/EN-GB/Campaigns/The_cost_of_cold_2012.pdf?dtrk=truehttp://www.ageuk.org.uk/Documents/EN-GB/Campaigns/The_cost_of_cold_2012.pdf?dtrk=truehttp://www.equalityhumanrights.com/legal-and-policy/inquiries-and-assessments/inquiry-into-home-care-of-older-people/http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/legal-and-policy/inquiries-and-assessments/inquiry-into-home-care-of-older-people/http://www.williscommission.org.uk/recommendationshttp://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/uk/nhs_sleepwalking_into_crisis,_warns_rcn2


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and includes the key drivers and evidence for establishing EPaCCS as well as examples ofbenefits that have been achieved.http://www.endoflifecareforadults.nhs.uk/publications/epaccs-making-the-case-for-change

End of Life Care Facilitator Competency Framework formNational End of Life Care Programme

This competency framework has been developed to support high quality practice byencouraging and assisting end of life care facilitators to continually review their learning andpractice.http://www.endoflifecareforadults.nhs.uk/publications/end-of-life-care-facilitators-competency-framework

The impact of the Marie Curie Nursing Service on place of death and hospital use at theend of lifeNuffield TrustThe researchers studied people who received Marie Curie Nursing Service care and diedbetween January 2009 and November 2011, along with matched controls.

http://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/publications/marie-curie-nursing

National Bereavement Survey (VOICES) by PCT Cluster, 2011Office for National StatisticsThis survey assesses the quality of care provided to patients at the endof life.http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/subnational-health1/national-bereavement-survey--voices--by-pct-clusters/2011/stb-national-bereavement-survey--voices--by-pct-cluster--2011.html

Items in the General Practice section may be of interest.

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Patient Care and Safety

Choosing the place of care: the effect of patient choice on treatment location inEngland, 2003-2011Nuffield TrustThis report looks at trends in patients choosing to be treated in Independent Sector TreatmentCentres or their nearest NHS Trust, since 2006.http://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/publications/choosing-place-of-care

Interventions for providers to promote a patient-centred approach in clinical

consultationsDwamena, F et al.This Cochrane review compared a number of different training interventions intended toimprove staff skills in patient-centred care.http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD003267.pub2/abstract
http://www.endoflifecareforadults.nhs.uk/publications/epaccs-making-the-case-for-changehttp://www.endoflifecareforadults.nhs.uk/publications/epaccs-making-the-case-for-changehttp://www.endoflifecareforadults.nhs.uk/publications/end-of-life-care-facilitators-competency-frameworkhttp://www.endoflifecareforadults.nhs.uk/publications/end-of-life-care-facilitators-competency-frameworkhttp://www.endoflifecareforadults.nhs.uk/publications/end-of-life-care-facilitators-competency-frameworkhttp://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/publications/marie-curie-nursinghttp://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/publications/marie-curie-nursinghttp://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/subnational-health1/national-bereavement-survey--voices--by-pct-clusters/2011/stb-national-bereavement-survey--voices--by-pct-cluster--2011.htmlhttp://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/subnational-health1/national-bereavement-survey--voices--by-pct-clusters/2011/stb-national-bereavement-survey--voices--by-pct-cluster--2011.htmlhttp://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/subnational-health1/national-bereavement-survey--voices--by-pct-clusters/2011/stb-national-bereavement-survey--voices--by-pct-cluster--2011.htmlhttp://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/publications/choosing-place-of-carehttp://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/publications/choosing-place-of-carehttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD003267.pub2/abstracthttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD003267.pub2/abstracthttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD003267.pub2/abstracthttp://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/publications/choosing-place-of-carehttp://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/subnational-health1/national-bereavement-survey--voices--by-pct-clusters/2011/stb-national-bereavement-survey--voices--by-pct-cluster--2011.htmlhttp://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/subnational-health1/national-bereavement-survey--voices--by-pct-clusters/2011/stb-national-bereavement-survey--voices--by-pct-cluster--2011.htmlhttp://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/publications/marie-curie-nursinghttp://www.endoflifecareforadults.nhs.uk/publications/end-of-life-care-facilitators-competency-frameworkhttp://www.endoflifecareforadults.nhs.uk/publications/end-of-life-care-facilitators-competency-frameworkhttp://www.endoflifecareforadults.nhs.uk/publications/epaccs-making-the-case-for-change


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Listening and Learning: review of complaint handling by the NHS in England 2011-12Parliamentary and Health Service OmbudsmanThis report highlights poor communication from various NHS organisations. It also notes anincrease in complaints about patients being removed from GPs lists. The report includesrecommendations for improvements.http://www.ombudsman.org.uk/listening-and-learning-2012

Primary medical services pilot: Testing our current inspection methods with GPpractices and other primary medical servicesCare Quality CommissionThis report is based on a pilot inspection of 42 services.http://www.cqc.org.uk/node/628204

State of Care report 2011/12Care Quality CommissionThis report looks at the shape of care services in England and the quality of care that theyprovide to people.

http://www.cqc.org.uk/public/reports-surveys-and-reviews/reports/state-care-report-2011/12

Stories from the present, lessons for the futurePatients AssociationThis report lists 13 stories of poor patient care.http://gallery.mailchimp.com/9dd6577cf3f36af3c2f6682ed/files/Patient_Stories_2012.pdf

Items in the General Practice, Social Care and Service Management sections may also be of interest.

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Pharmacy and Prescribing

Achieving Savings from High Cost DrugsDepartment of HealthThe report is intended to support commissioners and providers in delivering their NHSConstitution obligations and in their introduction of the compliance regime for NICETechnology Appraisals.http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/high-cost-drugs-savings/

Bridging the gap: Why some people are not offered the medicines that NICErecommends

IMS HealthThis report is based on interviews with experts, Freedom of Information requests, literaturesearches, and analysis of deidentified clinical records.http://www.imshealth.com/ims/Global/Content/Insights/IMS%20Institute%20for%20Healthcare%20Informatics/NICE%20report/IMS_Health_Bridging_the_Gap_2012.pdf

TARGET antibiotics toolkitRCGPThis toolkit will help clinicians and commissioners use antibiotics responsibly.http://www.rcgp.org.uk/TARGETantibiotics
http://www.ombudsman.org.uk/listening-and-learning-2012http://www.ombudsman.org.uk/listening-and-learning-2012http://www.cqc.org.uk/node/628204http://www.cqc.org.uk/node/628204http://www.cqc.org.uk/public/reports-surveys-and-reviews/reports/state-care-report-2011/12http://www.cqc.org.uk/public/reports-surveys-and-reviews/reports/state-care-report-2011/12http://gallery.mailchimp.com/9dd6577cf3f36af3c2f6682ed/files/Patient_Stories_2012.pdfhttp://gallery.mailchimp.com/9dd6577cf3f36af3c2f6682ed/files/Patient_Stories_2012.pdfhttp://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/high-cost-drugs-savings/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/high-cost-drugs-savings/http://www.imshealth.com/ims/Global/Content/Insights/IMS%20Institute%20for%20Healthcare%20Informatics/NICE%20report/IMS_Health_Bridging_the_Gap_2012.pdfhttp://www.imshealth.com/ims/Global/Content/Insights/IMS%20Institute%20for%20Healthcare%20Informatics/NICE%20report/IMS_Health_Bridging_the_Gap_2012.pdfhttp://www.imshealth.com/ims/Global/Content/Insights/IMS%20Institute%20for%20Healthcare%20Informatics/NICE%20report/IMS_Health_Bridging_the_Gap_2012.pdfhttp://www.rcgp.org.uk/TARGETantibioticshttp://www.rcgp.org.uk/TARGETantibioticshttp://www.rcgp.org.uk/TARGETantibioticshttp://www.imshealth.com/ims/Global/Content/Insights/IMS%20Institute%20for%20Healthcare%20Informatics/NICE%20report/IMS_Health_Bridging_the_Gap_2012.pdfhttp://www.imshealth.com/ims/Global/Content/Insights/IMS%20Institute%20for%20Healthcare%20Informatics/NICE%20report/IMS_Health_Bridging_the_Gap_2012.pdfhttp://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/high-cost-drugs-savings/http://gallery.mailchimp.com/9dd6577cf3f36af3c2f6682ed/files/Patient_Stories_2012.pdfhttp://www.cqc.org.uk/public/reports-surveys-and-reviews/reports/state-care-report-2011/12http://www.cqc.org.uk/node/628204http://www.ombudsman.org.uk/listening-and-learning-2012


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Hospital Prescribing: England, 2011NHS Information Centre for Health and Social CareThis report compares expenditure between primary and secondary care in total and forselected areas, including medicines positively appraised by NICE. The specific area coveredthis year is AIDS/HIV.

http://www.ic.nhs.uk/statistics-and-data-collections/primary-care/prescriptions/hospital-prescribing--england-2011

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Physical Activity

More people more active: How two million people were engaged in being morephysically active in just four yearsTravelactivelyThis report looks at a number of projects across the country which have encouraged people

to walk or cycle and the impact it has had on health and wellbeing.http://www.sustrans.org.uk/assets/files/policy/TravelActively_Review2012.pdf

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Public Health

2011 Census, Population and Household Estimates for Wards and Output Areas inEngland and WalesOffice for National StatisticsThe release provides estimates of: the usually resident population of England and Wales, by

five-year age group and sex; the number of households with at least one usual resident; thenumber of household residents and residents of communal establishments; averagehousehold size; and population density.http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/census/2011-census/population-and-household-estimates-for-wards-and-output-areas-in-england-and-wales/index.html

Chief Medical Officers Report 2011: volume 1Department of HealthThis annual report provides a comprehensive picture of Englands health. It brings together anumber of data sources in one place for the first time and is designed to be used by localauthorities and local health professionals as they work together to improve the health of local

populations.http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/cmo/

Health at a Glance: Europe 2012Organisation for Economic Co-operation and DevelopmentThis document presents a set of key indicators on health status, determinants of health, longterm conditions, and financing in 35 European countries.http://www.oecd.org/els/healthpoliciesanddata/healthataglanceeurope.htm
http://www.ic.nhs.uk/statistics-and-data-collections/primary-care/prescriptions/hospital-prescribing--england-2011http://www.ic.nhs.uk/statistics-and-data-collections/primary-care/prescriptions/hospital-prescribing--england-2011http://www.ic.nhs.uk/statistics-and-data-collections/primary-care/prescriptions/hospital-prescribing--england-2011http://www.sustrans.org.uk/assets/files/policy/TravelActively_Review2012.pdfhttp://www.sustrans.org.uk/assets/files/policy/TravelActively_Review2012.pdfhttp://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/census/2011-census/population-and-household-estimates-for-wards-and-output-areas-in-england-and-wales/index.htmlhttp://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/census/2011-census/population-and-household-estimates-for-wards-and-output-areas-in-england-and-wales/index.htmlhttp://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/census/2011-census/population-and-household-estimates-for-wards-and-output-areas-in-england-and-wales/index.htmlhttp://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/cmo/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/cmo/http://www.oecd.org/els/healthpoliciesanddata/healthataglanceeurope.htmhttp://www.oecd.org/els/healthpoliciesanddata/healthataglanceeurope.htmhttp://www.oecd.org/els/healthpoliciesanddata/healthataglanceeurope.htmhttp://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/cmo/http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/census/2011-census/population-and-household-estimates-for-wards-and-output-areas-in-england-and-wales/index.htmlhttp://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/census/2011-census/population-and-household-estimates-for-wards-and-output-areas-in-england-and-wales/index.htmlhttp://www.sustrans.org.uk/assets/files/policy/TravelActively_Review2012.pdfhttp://www.ic.nhs.uk/statistics-and-data-collections/primary-care/prescriptions/hospital-prescribing--england-2011http://www.ic.nhs.uk/statistics-and-data-collections/primary-care/prescriptions/hospital-prescribing--england-2011


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Public health functions to be exercised by the NHS Commissioning BoardNHS Commissioning BoardThis agreement sets out the public health functions to be exercised by the NHS CB for thefinancial year 2013-14.http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/sector-7a/

Public Health Outcomes Framework technical refreshDepartment of HealthThis refresh improves the range and quality of information in the framework.http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/phof-technical-refresh/

Recommendations with regard to GENERALIST SPECIALISTS in public healthRecommendations with regard to SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH APPOINTMENTSFaculty of Public HealthThese papers are part of a series on workforce development.http://www.fph.org.uk/professional_standards

Items in the Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults and Workforce sections may also be ofinterest.

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Research

European Commissions proposal for a Clinical Trials RegulationMedicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory AgencyThis consultation seeks views on simplifying regulations on clinical trials.Closing date for comments: 31 December 2012http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Consultations/Medicinesconsultations/MLXs/CON202300

Industry sponsorship and research outcomeLundh, A et al.This Cochrane review assessed the impact of industry sponsorship on research outcomes.http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.MR000033.pub2/abstract

Research MindednessSocial Care Institute for ExcellenceThis learning resource has been produced to help students and practitioners of social careand social work make more effective use of research in their studies and in practice.

http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/researchmindedness/index.asp

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http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/sector-7a/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/sector-7a/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/phof-technical-refresh/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/phof-technical-refresh/http://www.fph.org.uk/professional_standardshttp://www.fph.org.uk/professional_standardshttp://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Consultations/Medicinesconsultations/MLXs/CON202300http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Consultations/Medicinesconsultations/MLXs/CON202300http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Consultations/Medicinesconsultations/MLXs/CON202300http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.MR000033.pub2/abstracthttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.MR000033.pub2/abstracthttp://www.scie.org.uk/publications/researchmindedness/index.asphttp://www.scie.org.uk/publications/researchmindedness/index.asphttp://www.scie.org.uk/publications/researchmindedness/index.asphttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.MR000033.pub2/abstracthttp://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Consultations/Medicinesconsultations/MLXs/CON202300http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Consultations/Medicinesconsultations/MLXs/CON202300http://www.fph.org.uk/professional_standardshttp://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/phof-technical-refresh/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/sector-7a/


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Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

Good practice resource - Effective strategic planning for safeguarding: HampshireCouncil, Childrens Services DepartmentOfstedThis resource describes how Hampshire Council plans and delivers good quality services forchildren and young people.http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/good-practice-resource-effective-strategic-planning-for-safeguarding-hampshire-council-children%E2%80%99s-se

Protecting people, promoting health: A public health approach to violence preventionfor EnglandNorth West Public Health ObservatoryThis report shows that many of the key risk factors that make individuals, families andcommunities vulnerable to violence are changeable. It also contains new figures on the costof violence to the NHS and wider society.http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/violence-prevention/

Items in the Children and Young People and Sexual Health sections may also be of interest.

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Service Management

A consultation on strengthening the NHS ConstitutionDepartment of HealthThe consultation follows work carried out by the NHS Future Forum on how the Constitutioncould be strengthened. The Government accepts the Forums recommendations in full and

the new proposals reflect this.Closing date for comments: 28 January 2013http://consultations.dh.gov.uk/nhs-constitution-team/nhs-constitution

Doctors and nursesReformThis report uses a number of case studies to highlight aspects of good practice in effectivelymanaging staff to improve patient care.http://www.reform.co.uk/content/15150/research/health/doctors_and_nurses

Introduction to the CQC (e-learning)

NHS Primary Care CommissioningThe course covers the role of CQC; the essential standards; the importance of beingcompliant; and the benefit to patients.http://www.pcc-cic.org.uk/introduction-cqc-free

Leadership in a matrixNHS ConfederationThis paper looks at the skills and abilities leaders will need to influence the reformed NHS.http://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/leadership/Pages/Leadership-in-a-matrix.aspx
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/good-practice-resource-effective-strategic-planning-for-safeguarding-hampshire-council-children%E2%80%99s-sehttp://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/good-practice-resource-effective-strategic-planning-for-safeguarding-hampshire-council-children%E2%80%99s-sehttp://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/good-practice-resource-effective-strategic-planning-for-safeguarding-hampshire-council-children%E2%80%99s-sehttp://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/violence-prevention/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/violence-prevention/http://consultations.dh.gov.uk/nhs-constitution-team/nhs-constitutionhttp://consultations.dh.gov.uk/nhs-constitution-team/nhs-constitutionhttp://www.reform.co.uk/content/15150/research/health/doctors_and_nurseshttp://www.reform.co.uk/content/15150/research/health/doctors_and_nurseshttp://www.pcc-cic.org.uk/introduction-cqc-freehttp://www.pcc-cic.org.uk/introduction-cqc-freehttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/leadership/Pages/Leadership-in-a-matrix.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/leadership/Pages/Leadership-in-a-matrix.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/leadership/Pages/Leadership-in-a-matrix.aspxhttp://www.pcc-cic.org.uk/introduction-cqc-freehttp://www.reform.co.uk/content/15150/research/health/doctors_and_nurseshttp://consultations.dh.gov.uk/nhs-constitution-team/nhs-constitutionhttp://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/violence-prevention/http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/good-practice-resource-effective-strategic-planning-for-safeguarding-hampshire-council-children%E2%80%99s-sehttp://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/good-practice-resource-effective-strategic-planning-for-safeguarding-hampshire-council-children%E2%80%99s-se


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NHS Outcomes Framework 2013 to 2014Department of HealthThis latest version of the framework builds on the previous two versions and containsmeasures to help the health and care system to focus on measuring outcomes.http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/nhs-outcomes-framework/ Supporting documents:

Improving health and care: the role of the outcomes frameworks:http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/health-care-of/ NHS Confederation Mind Map:http://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/Pages/NHS-outcomes-framework-2013-14.aspx

Pathway peer review to improve qualityHealth FoundationThis paper looks at how peer review can be used cost effectively to improve services.http://www.health.org.uk/publications/pathway-peer-review-to-improve-quality/

Public sector case studies locator

Ordnance SurveyThese projects used Ordnance Survey data to improve health services.http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsite/case-studies/index.html

Spread and Adoption ToolNHS Institute for Innovation and ImprovementThis tool aims to increase the spread and adoption of innovation in the NHS.http://www.institute.nhs.uk/index.php?option=com_spread_and_adoption

Items in the Children and Young People, Diabetes, General Practice, Health Reforms and Public Healthsections may also be of interest.

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Sexual Health

Sexual Violence Services: International OverviewDepartment of HealthThis report gives an overview of models of sexual assault service provision in the UnitedStates of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the Nordic Countries.http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/sexual-violence/

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Social Care

Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework 2013-14Department of HealthThe Framework has been co-produced by the Department of Health, the Association ofDirectors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) and the Local Government Association. It isaligned with the Public Health and NHS Outcomes Frameworks.http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/ascof1314/
http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/nhs-outcomes-framework/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/nhs-outcomes-framework/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/health-care-of/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/health-care-of/http://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/Pages/NHS-outcomes-framework-2013-14.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/Pages/NHS-outcomes-framework-2013-14.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/Pages/NHS-outcomes-framework-2013-14.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/Pages/NHS-outcomes-framework-2013-14.aspxhttp://www.health.org.uk/publications/pathway-peer-review-to-improve-quality/http://www.health.org.uk/publications/pathway-peer-review-to-improve-quality/http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsite/case-studies/index.htmlhttp://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsite/case-studies/index.htmlhttp://www.institute.nhs.uk/index.php?option=com_spread_and_adoptionhttp://www.institute.nhs.uk/index.php?option=com_spread_and_adoptionhttp://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/sexual-violence/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/sexual-violence/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/ascof1314/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/ascof1314/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/ascof1314/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/sexual-violence/http://www.institute.nhs.uk/index.php?option=com_spread_and_adoptionhttp://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsite/case-studies/index.htmlhttp://www.health.org.uk/publications/pathway-peer-review-to-improve-quality/http://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/Pages/NHS-outcomes-framework-2013-14.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/Pages/NHS-outcomes-framework-2013-14.aspxhttp://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/health-care-of/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/nhs-outcomes-framework/


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Leadership Qualities Framework for Adult Social CareNational Skills AcademyThis Framework aims to describe high quality leadership for social care staff at all levels.https://www.nsasocialcare.co.uk/about-us/leadership-qualities-framework Free registration is required to access this framework.

Social Work Education ParticipationSocial Care Institute for ExcellenceThis series of 8 videos looks at different aspects of user and carer involvement in social workeducation.http://www.scie.org.uk/socialcaretv/topic.asp?t=socialworkeducationparticipation

Understanding common inductionSocial Care Institute for ExcellenceThis guide covers the eight standards care and support workers are expected to completewithin 12 weeks of starting work in social care.http://www.scie.org.uk/workforce/induction/index.asp

Items in the Dementia, Older People, Patient and Public Involvement and Research sections may also beof interest.

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Substance Misuse

Shooting Up: Infections among people who inject drugs in the UK 2011. An update:November 2012Health Protection AgencyThis report outlines a reduction in the numbers of people injecting drugs who share needles,

and in the numbers who get hepatitis B. It looks at other common infections. The report alsomakes recommendations for maintaining current levels of uptake of the hepatitis B vaccine.http://www.hpa.org.uk/Publications/InfectiousDiseases/BloodBorneInfections/ShootingUp/1211Shootingup2012/

Substance misuse among young people 2011-12National Treatment Agency for Substance MisuseThis report looks at the numbers and demographics of young people who access substancemisuse services, and their use of these services.http://www.nta.nhs.uk/news-2012-yp1112.aspx

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Tobacco

Behavioural interventions as adjuncts to pharmacotherapy for smoking cessationStead, L et al.This Cochrane review is based on 38 studies with 15,000 participants.http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD009670.pub2/abstract
https://www.nsasocialcare.co.uk/about-us/leadership-qualities-frameworkhttps://www.nsasocialcare.co.uk/about-us/leadership-qualities-frameworkhttp://www.scie.org.uk/socialcaretv/topic.asp?t=socialworkeducationparticipationhttp://www.scie.org.uk/socialcaretv/topic.asp?t=socialworkeducationparticipationhttp://www.scie.org.uk/workforce/induction/index.asphttp://www.scie.org.uk/workforce/induction/index.asphttp://www.hpa.org.uk/Publications/InfectiousDiseases/BloodBorneInfections/ShootingUp/1211Shootingup2012/http://www.hpa.org.uk/Publications/InfectiousDiseases/BloodBorneInfections/ShootingUp/1211Shootingup2012/http://www.hpa.org.uk/Publications/InfectiousDiseases/BloodBorneInfections/ShootingUp/1211Shootingup2012/http://www.nta.nhs.uk/news-2012-yp1112.aspxhttp://www.nta.nhs.uk/news-2012-yp1112.aspxhttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD009670.pub2/abstracthttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD009670.pub2/abstracthttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD009670.pub2/abstracthttp://www.nta.nhs.uk/news-2012-yp1112.aspxhttp://www.hpa.org.uk/Publications/InfectiousDiseases/BloodBorneInfections/ShootingUp/1211Shootingup2012/http://www.hpa.org.uk/Publications/InfectiousDiseases/BloodBorneInfections/ShootingUp/1211Shootingup2012/http://www.scie.org.uk/workforce/induction/index.asphttp://www.scie.org.uk/socialcaretv/topic.asp?t=socialworkeducationparticipationhttps://www.nsasocialcare.co.uk/about-us/leadership-qualities-framework


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Quit Kit Campaign 2013Department of HealthThis factsheet gives information on the campaign, including how to order Quit Kits.http://campaigns.dh.gov.uk/2012/11/09/quit-kit-campaign-2013/

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Vaccination and Immunisation

NHS Immunisation Statistics: England, 2011-12NHS Information Centre for Health and Social CareThis bulletin brings together information from the Department of Health, the NHS InformationCentre and the Health Protection Agency.http://www.ic.nhs.uk/statistics-and-data-collections/health-and-lifestyles/immunisation/nhs-immunisation-statistics--england-2011-12

Update to the Green Book: RabiesDepartment of Healthhttp://immunisation.dh.gov.uk/green-book-chapters/chapter-27/

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Winter Health

Keep Warm Keep WellDepartment of HealthThis public information leaflet gives advice on staying well in cold weather and the financialhelp that is available.

http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/keep-warm/

Winter WatchDepartment of HealthThis website brings you regular updates about: how the NHS is coping with the increaseddemands of the cold winter months, levels of flu-like illness and uptake of flu vaccination.http://winterwatch.dh.gov.uk/

Items in the Older People section may also be of interest.

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Workforce

Evaluation of the Equality Delivery System (EDS) for the NHSShared IntelligenceThis report looks at how the EDS has been implemented in different Trusts, and makesrecommendations for future improvements.http://www.sharedintelligence.net/equality-delivery-system/case-study/
http://campaigns.dh.gov.uk/2012/11/09/quit-kit-campaign-2013/http://campaigns.dh.gov.uk/2012/11/09/quit-kit-campaign-2013/http://www.ic.nhs.uk/statistics-and-data-collections/health-and-lifestyles/immunisation/nhs-immunisation-statistics--england-2011-12http://www.ic.nhs.uk/statistics-and-data-collections/health-and-lifestyles/immunisation/nhs-immunisation-statistics--england-2011-12http://www.ic.nhs.uk/statistics-and-data-collections/health-and-lifestyles/immunisation/nhs-immunisation-statistics--england-2011-12http://immunisation.dh.gov.uk/green-book-chapters/chapter-27/http://immunisation.dh.gov.uk/green-book-chapters/chapter-27/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/keep-warm/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/keep-warm/http://winterwatch.dh.gov.uk/http://winterwatch.dh.gov.uk/http://www.sharedintelligence.net/equality-delivery-system/case-study/http://www.sharedintelligence.net/equality-delivery-system/case-study/http://www.sharedintelligence.net/equality-delivery-system/case-study/http://winterwatch.dh.gov.uk/http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/keep-warm/http://immunisation.dh.gov.uk/green-book-chapters/chapter-27/http://www.ic.nhs.uk/statistics-and-data-collections/health-and-lifestyles/immunisation/nhs-immunisation-statistics--england-2011-12http://www.ic.nhs.uk/statistics-and-data-collections/health-and-lifestyles/immunisation/nhs-immunisation-statistics--england-2011-12http://campaigns.dh.gov.uk/2012/11/09/quit-kit-campaign-2013/


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Helping you increase the health visiting workforce: A recruitment toolkitNHS EmployersThis toolkit aims to help employers attract the best possible health visiting staff.

http://www.nhsemployers.org/PlanningYourWorkforce/childrensandfamilesworkforce/Healthvisiting/HealthVisitorRecruitmentToolkit/Pages/Healthvisitorrecruitmenttoolkit.aspx

How to: reduce expenditure on medical locumsNHS EmployersThis guide will help NHS trusts identify the issues that are contributing to their locum use andoffer advice on how to reduce both use of locum doctors and the cost of the locums used.http://www.nhsemployers.org/PLANNINGYOURWORKFORCE/FLEXIBLE-WORKFORCE/AGENCYWORKERS/REDUCINGAGENCYSPEND/HOWTOGUIDES/REDUCESPENDMEDLOCUMS/Pages/Howtoreduceexpenditureonmedicallocums.aspx

Implementing NICE public health guidance for the workplace: Overcoming barriers andsharing successRCPThis report is based on a series of workshops and interviews with Trusts who haveimplemented NICE public health guidance for the workplace.http://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/projects/staff-health-improvement-project

Shape of training review: call for evidenceGMCThe purpose of this review is to make sure training for doctors continues to enable them toprovide high quality, safe care which meets the needs of patients and services now and in thefuture.Closing date for comments: 8 February 2013https://www.shapeoftraining-evidence.co.uk/consultation_Dtl.aspx?consult_Id=1&status=2&criteria=I

Staff Engagement ToolkitNHS EmployersThe toolkit contains four sections: introducing staff engagement in the NHS; the benefits ofstaff engagement; how to embed staff engagement in the NHS; and tips, tools and resources.http://www.nhsemployers.org/EmploymentPolicyAndPractice/staff-engagement/Staff-engagement-toolkit/Pages/Staff-engagement-toolkit.aspx

Supporting apprentices in the workplace

RCNThis document looks at the benefits of apprenticeships, and how the RCN can supportapprentices.

http://www.rcn.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/486469/004329.pdf

Items in the Nursing, Public Health, Service Management and Social Care sections may also be ofinterest.

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