clinical effectiveness bulletin no. 76 may 13

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Clinical Effectiveness Bulletinfor NHS Primary Care in North

StaffordshireIssue No: 76 May 2013

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]

If you need further assistance, please contact the Health Library or the NHS OutreachLibrarians, details below.

The bulletin can be e-mailed to colleagues who may also find it useful.

A list of websites checked in the production of this bulletin is on the first page. Please suggestfurther useful sites.

Feedback is always welcomed to inform future issues of the bulletin.

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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.gov.uk/dhKings Fundhttp://www.kingsfund.org.uk/NICE Medicines awareness servicehttp://www.nice.org.uk/mpc/MedicinesPrescribingAlerts.jsp Social Care Institute for Excellencehttp://www.scie.org.uk/

Inside Government local government alertshttps://www.gov.uk/government/email-signup 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.gov.uk/dhhttp://www.gov.uk/dhhttp://www.gov.uk/dhhttp://www.kingsfund.org.uk/http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/http://www.nice.org.uk/mpc/MedicinesPrescribingAlerts.jsphttp://www.nice.org.uk/mpc/MedicinesPrescribingAlerts.jsphttp://www.scie.org.uk/http://www.scie.org.uk/http://www.scie.org.uk/https://www.gov.uk/government/email-signuphttps://www.gov.uk/government/email-signuphttps://www.gov.uk/government/email-signuphttp://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/https://www.gov.uk/government/email-signuphttp://www.scie.org.uk/http://www.nice.org.uk/mpc/MedicinesPrescribingAlerts.jsphttp://www.kingsfund.org.uk/http://www.gov.uk/dhhttp://www.sheffield.nhs.uk/healthbulletin/http://www.hta.ac.uk/http://www.thecochranelibrary.com/


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Contents in this issue:

Alcohol ...................................................................................................................................... 4Asthma ...................................................................................................................................... 4Cancer ...................................................................................................................................... 4Children and Young People ...................................................................................................... 4Commissioning ......................................................................................................................... 5Dementia .................................................................................................................................. 6Diabetes .................................................................................................................................... 6Emergency Care ....................................................................................................................... 6End of Life Care ........................................................................................................................ 6General Practice ....................................................................................................................... 7Guidance .................................................................................................................................. 7Health Reforms ......................................................................................................................... 7Infection Control ........................................................................................................................ 8Integrated Care ......................................................................................................................... 8Maternal and Infant Health ........................................................................................................ 8Mental Health ............................................................................................................................ 8Offender Health ........................................................................................................................ 9Older People ............................................................................................................................. 9Patient and Public Involvement ................................................................................................. 9Patient Care and Safety .......................................................................................................... 10Pharmacy and Prescribing ...................................................................................................... 10Physical Activity ...................................................................................................................... 11Public Health ........................................................................................................................... 11Reablement ............................................................................................................................ 12Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults ........................................................................ 12Service Management .............................................................................................................. 12Social Care ............................................................................................................................. 13Stroke ..................................................................................................................................... 14Substance Misuse .................................................................................................................. 14Vaccination and Immunisation ................................................................................................ 15Workforce ............................................................................................................................... 15


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Alcohol

Items in the General Practice and Substance Misuse section may be of interest.

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Asthma

Asthma Data ToolInteractive Health Atlas for Lung Conditions in EnglandThe INHALE Asthma Data Tool is a web-based portal that pulls together national asthma dataand complements the INHALE Respiratory Data Tool which was released in February 2013.http://www.inhale.nhs.uk/think-pieces/commentary/asthma-data-tool-release.htm

Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy for Pediatric Asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis: ASystematic Review

Kim, JMThis review compares sublingual and subcutaneous immunotherapy.Pediatrics (doi: 10.1542/peds.2013-0343). Published online May 6, 2013

Cancer

Pattern of deaths in the year following diagnosis in cancer patients aged 15-24 years inEnglandNational Cancer Intelligence NetworkThe report found that survival for this group of patients varies considerably by type of cancerand that they have worse five year survival as compared to the younger and older age groups

for soft tissue sarcomas and bone tumours.http://www.ncin.org.uk/view?rid=2134

Update to national Cancer Drugs Fund listNHS Englandhttp://www.england.nhs.uk/2013/05/03/cdf-update/

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Children and Young People

Children and Young People's Health Outcomes Forum: Recommendations to improvechildren and young peoples health resultsDepartment of HealthThe current NHS and Public Health Outcomes Frameworks include a number of outcomesand indicators specific to children and young people, and others that are relevant andimportant. The Forum has therefore had to consider where these could and should bestrengthened, and what gaps there are which need to be filled.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-experts-set-out-recommendations-to-improve-children-and-young-people-s-health-results
http://www.inhale.nhs.uk/think-pieces/commentary/asthma-data-tool-release.htmhttp://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2013/04/30/peds.2013-0343.abstracthttp://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2013/04/30/peds.2013-0343.abstracthttp://www.ncin.org.uk/view?rid=2134http://www.england.nhs.uk/2013/05/03/cdf-update/http://www.england.nhs.uk/2013/05/03/cdf-update/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-experts-set-out-recommendations-to-improve-children-and-young-people-s-health-resultshttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-experts-set-out-recommendations-to-improve-children-and-young-people-s-health-resultshttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-experts-set-out-recommendations-to-improve-children-and-young-people-s-health-resultshttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-experts-set-out-recommendations-to-improve-children-and-young-people-s-health-resultshttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-experts-set-out-recommendations-to-improve-children-and-young-people-s-health-resultshttp://www.england.nhs.uk/2013/05/03/cdf-update/http://www.ncin.org.uk/view?rid=2134http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2013/04/30/peds.2013-0343.abstracthttp://www.inhale.nhs.uk/think-pieces/commentary/asthma-data-tool-release.htm


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Commissioning a good child health serviceRCGPThis report aims to define a good child health service from the perspectives of primary andsecondary care.http://www.rcgp.org.uk/~/media/Files/CIRC/Child%20and%20Adolescent%20Health/RCGP-

Child-Health-Modelling-Task-Group-April-2013.ashx

Items in the Asthma and Cancer sections may also be of interest.

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Commissioning

Interim CCG Assurance FrameworkNHS EnglandThis framework will help NHS England, patients and the public identify how well Clinical

Commissioning Groups are performing in their role as the commissioners of local healthservices.http://www.england.nhs.uk/2013/05/07/interim-ccg-af/

PCT CCG Spend and Outcome Factsheets and Tool (SPOT)Yorkshire and Humber Health Intelligence

All PCTs in England have submitted an annual programme budgeting return since 2003/4.The tool and factsheets use this Programme Budgeting data and overall indicators of healthoutcome by programme (where available) to present PCTs and CCGs with an analysis of theimpact of their expenditure.http://www.yhpho.org.uk/default.aspx?RID=49488

Case scenarios on procurement, patient choice and competitionMonitor

Monitor has published "case scenarios" that highlight issues commissioners and

others may face under the regulations governing procurement, patient choice and

competition.http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/ToPublishIllustrativeCaseStudies20May2013.pdf

Items in the Children and Young People, Mental Health and Substance Misuse sections may be ofinterest.

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http://www.rcgp.org.uk/~/media/Files/CIRC/Child%20and%20Adolescent%20Health/RCGP-Child-Health-Modelling-Task-Group-April-2013.ashxhttp://www.rcgp.org.uk/~/media/Files/CIRC/Child%20and%20Adolescent%20Health/RCGP-Child-Health-Modelling-Task-Group-April-2013.ashxhttp://www.rcgp.org.uk/~/media/Files/CIRC/Child%20and%20Adolescent%20Health/RCGP-Child-Health-Modelling-Task-Group-April-2013.ashxhttp://www.england.nhs.uk/2013/05/07/interim-ccg-af/http://www.england.nhs.uk/2013/05/07/interim-ccg-af/http://www.yhpho.org.uk/default.aspx?RID=49488http://www.yhpho.org.uk/default.aspx?RID=49488http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/ToPublishIllustrativeCaseStudies20May2013.pdfhttp://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/ToPublishIllustrativeCaseStudies20May2013.pdfhttp://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/ToPublishIllustrativeCaseStudies20May2013.pdfhttp://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/ToPublishIllustrativeCaseStudies20May2013.pdfhttp://www.yhpho.org.uk/default.aspx?RID=49488http://www.england.nhs.uk/2013/05/07/interim-ccg-af/http://www.rcgp.org.uk/~/media/Files/CIRC/Child%20and%20Adolescent%20Health/RCGP-Child-Health-Modelling-Task-Group-April-2013.ashxhttp://www.rcgp.org.uk/~/media/Files/CIRC/Child%20and%20Adolescent%20Health/RCGP-Child-Health-Modelling-Task-Group-April-2013.ashx


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Dementia

Dementia Prevalence Calculator (v2)NHS EnglandThe Calculator enables health and care communities to gain a better understanding of theirlocal estimated prevalence of dementia in the community, and among people living in localcare homes.http://www.dementiaprevalencecalculator.org.uk/

The Prime Minister's Challenge on Dementia: Annual report of progressDepartment of HealthThis report looks at progress in care for patients with dementia, public awareness andunderstanding of the condition, and research.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-prime-ministers-challenge-on-dementia-annual-report-of-progress

DiabetesItems in the Integrated Care section may be of interest.

Emergency Care

The drive for quality: How to achieve safe, sustainable care in our EmergencyDepartmentsCollege of Emergency MedicineThe report, based upon the results of a comprehensive survey of 131 EmergencyDepartments (EDs) in the UK between 2011 and 2012, recommends urgent action in anumber of key areas of: system redesign to manage workloads and decongest the ED;expansion and sustainable working practices for staff; a radical change to the way in whichemergency care is funded; and a better system to measure the success of improvementrather than 4hr system performance alone.http://secure.collemergencymed.ac.uk/Shop-Floor/Professional%20Standards/Quality%20in%20the%20Emergency%20Department/

End of Life Care

Dying well at home: the case for integrated workingSocial Care Institute for ExcellenceThis guide is about enabling people who want to die at home to do so and improving the

quality of care they receive.http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/guides/guide48/
http://www.dementiaprevalencecalculator.org.uk/http://www.dementiaprevalencecalculator.org.uk/http://www.dementiaprevalencecalculator.org.uk/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-prime-ministers-challenge-on-dementia-annual-report-of-progresshttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-prime-ministers-challenge-on-dementia-annual-report-of-progresshttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-prime-ministers-challenge-on-dementia-annual-report-of-progresshttp://secure.collemergencymed.ac.uk/Shop-Floor/Professional%20Standards/Quality%20in%20the%20Emergency%20Department/http://secure.collemergencymed.ac.uk/Shop-Floor/Professional%20Standards/Quality%20in%20the%20Emergency%20Department/http://secure.collemergencymed.ac.uk/Shop-Floor/Professional%20Standards/Quality%20in%20the%20Emergency%20Department/http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/guides/guide48/http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/guides/guide48/http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/guides/guide48/http://secure.collemergencymed.ac.uk/Shop-Floor/Professional%20Standards/Quality%20in%20the%20Emergency%20Department/http://secure.collemergencymed.ac.uk/Shop-Floor/Professional%20Standards/Quality%20in%20the%20Emergency%20Department/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-prime-ministers-challenge-on-dementia-annual-report-of-progresshttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-prime-ministers-challenge-on-dementia-annual-report-of-progresshttp://www.dementiaprevalencecalculator.org.uk/http://www.dementiaprevalencecalculator.org.uk/


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General Practice

Alcohol: Management in Primary CareRCGPThis e-learning module covers the physical and mental health impact of problem drinking. It

also considers care for this patient group, using cases studies.http://www.elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/info.php?id=119

Quality imaging services for primary care: a good practice guideRCGPThis guide makes recommendations for improving the quality and efficiency of imagingservices.http://www.rcgp.org.uk/news/2013/may/creating-better-access-for-patients-needing-scans.aspx

2013/14 PATIENT PARTICIPATION AND EXTENDED HOURS DIRECTED ENHANCEDSERVICE GUIDANCENHSCBThis guidance applies in England only and is intended to assist NHS England area teams andGP practices in understanding this service and how it will operate in 2013/14http://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/Publications/Pages/2013-14-GMS-contract-Guidance-and-audit-requirements.aspx

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Guidance

NICE Public Health Guidanc e

Physical activity: brief advice for adults in primary care(PH44)http://guidance.nice.org.uk/PH44

NICE Clinical Gu idel ines

Social anxiety disorder: recognition, assessment and treatment of social anxietydisorder(CG159)http://guidance.nice.org.uk/CG159

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Health Reforms

Supporting structures: a soft intelligence report on CSUsCampden HealthThis report is based on interviews with CSU Managing Directors.http://www.campden.com/article/campden-health-press-release-report-new-nhs-structures-launched
http://www.elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/info.php?id=119http://www.elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/info.php?id=119http://www.rcgp.org.uk/news/2013/may/creating-better-access-for-patients-needing-scans.aspxhttp://www.rcgp.org.uk/news/2013/may/creating-better-access-for-patients-needing-scans.aspxhttp://www.rcgp.org.uk/news/2013/may/creating-better-access-for-patients-needing-scans.aspxhttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/Publications/Pages/2013-14-GMS-contract-Guidance-and-audit-requirements.aspxhttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/Publications/Pages/2013-14-GMS-contract-Guidance-and-audit-requirements.aspxhttp://publications.nice.org.uk/physical-activity-brief-advice-for-adults-in-primary-care-ph44http://guidance.nice.org.uk/PH44http://guidance.nice.org.uk/CG159http://www.campden.com/article/campden-health-press-release-report-new-nhs-structures-launchedhttp://www.campden.com/article/campden-health-press-release-report-new-nhs-structures-launchedhttp://www.campden.com/article/campden-health-press-release-report-new-nhs-structures-launchedhttp://www.campden.com/article/campden-health-press-release-report-new-nhs-structures-launchedhttp://www.campden.com/article/campden-health-press-release-report-new-nhs-structures-launchedhttp://guidance.nice.org.uk/CG159http://guidance.nice.org.uk/PH44http://publications.nice.org.uk/physical-activity-brief-advice-for-adults-in-primary-care-ph44http://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/Publications/Pages/2013-14-GMS-contract-Guidance-and-audit-requirements.aspxhttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/Publications/Pages/2013-14-GMS-contract-Guidance-and-audit-requirements.aspxhttp://www.rcgp.org.uk/news/2013/may/creating-better-access-for-patients-needing-scans.aspxhttp://www.rcgp.org.uk/news/2013/may/creating-better-access-for-patients-needing-scans.aspxhttp://www.elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/info.php?id=119


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

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Infection Control

Questions and answers - novel coronavirusPublic Health EnglandThis series of Q & As include symptoms, travel advice and information about how infectiousthe virus is.http://www.hpa.org.uk/Topics/InfectiousDiseases/InfectionsAZ/NovelCoronavirus2012/GeneralInformation/respqandanovelcoronavirus2013/

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Integrated Care

Evaluation of the first year of the Inner North West London Integrated Care PilotNuffield TrustThis pilot aimed to develop new forms of care for older people and those with diabetes.http://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/publications/evaluation-first-year-inner-north-west-london-integrated-care-pilot

Maternal and Infant Health

Long-term effects of breastfeeding: a systematic reviewWorld Health OrganisationThis document updates a systematic review first published in 2007.

http://www.who.int/maternal_child_adolescent/documents/breastfeeding_long_term_effects/en/index.html

Patterns of Maternity Care in English NHS Hospitals 2011/12RCOGThe report presents a series of eleven indicators that can be used to compare theperformance of English maternity units.http://www.rcog.org.uk/our-profession/research-and-audit/clinical-indicators-project

Mental Health

Guidance for commissioners of forensic mental health servicesJoint Commissioning Panel for Mental HealthThis guide is about the commissioning of high, medium, and low secure forensic mentalhealth services for working-age adults.http://www.jcpmh.info/resource/guidance-for-commissioners-of-forensic-mental-health-services/

Independent investigation into the healthcare and treatment of Ronald DixonThe published findings of an independent investigation into the healthcare and treatment ofRonald Dixon are now available. Dixon, who was receiving care from Northumberland Tyne
http://www.hpa.org.uk/Topics/InfectiousDiseases/InfectionsAZ/NovelCoronavirus2012/GeneralInformation/respqandanovelcoronavirus2013/http://www.hpa.org.uk/Topics/InfectiousDiseases/InfectionsAZ/NovelCoronavirus2012/GeneralInformation/respqandanovelcoronavirus2013/http://www.hpa.org.uk/Topics/InfectiousDiseases/InfectionsAZ/NovelCoronavirus2012/GeneralInformation/respqandanovelcoronavirus2013/http://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/publications/evaluation-first-year-inner-north-west-london-integrated-care-pilothttp://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/publications/evaluation-first-year-inner-north-west-london-integrated-care-pilothttp://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/publications/evaluation-first-year-inner-north-west-london-integrated-care-pilothttp://www.who.int/maternal_child_adolescent/documents/breastfeeding_long_term_effects/en/index.htmlhttp://www.who.int/maternal_child_adolescent/documents/breastfeeding_long_term_effects/en/index.htmlhttp://www.rcog.org.uk/our-profession/research-and-audit/clinical-indicators-projecthttp://www.rcog.org.uk/our-profession/research-and-audit/clinical-indicators-projecthttp://www.jcpmh.info/resource/guidance-for-commissioners-of-forensic-mental-health-services/http://www.jcpmh.info/resource/guidance-for-commissioners-of-forensic-mental-health-services/http://www.jcpmh.info/resource/guidance-for-commissioners-of-forensic-mental-health-services/http://www.jcpmh.info/resource/guidance-for-commissioners-of-forensic-mental-health-services/http://www.jcpmh.info/resource/guidance-for-commissioners-of-forensic-mental-health-services/http://www.rcog.org.uk/our-profession/research-and-audit/clinical-indicators-projecthttp://www.who.int/maternal_child_adolescent/documents/breastfeeding_long_term_effects/en/index.htmlhttp://www.who.int/maternal_child_adolescent/documents/breastfeeding_long_term_effects/en/index.htmlhttp://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/publications/evaluation-first-year-inner-north-west-london-integrated-care-pilothttp://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/publications/evaluation-first-year-inner-north-west-london-integrated-care-pilothttp://www.hpa.org.uk/Topics/InfectiousDiseases/InfectionsAZ/NovelCoronavirus2012/GeneralInformation/respqandanovelcoronavirus2013/http://www.hpa.org.uk/Topics/InfectiousDiseases/InfectionsAZ/NovelCoronavirus2012/GeneralInformation/respqandanovelcoronavirus2013/


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and Wear NHS Foundation trust (Mental Health Services) killed Charity support worker,Ashley Ewing when she visited his home in Newcastle, in 2006.http://www.england.nhs.uk/2013/05/28/indep-invest-ronald-dixon/

Let's Get PhysicalMental Health Foundation

This booklet is a pocket guide to using physical activity to boost your wellbeing.http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/lets-get-physical-booklet-2013/

The NHS Mandate and its implications for mental healthCentre for Mental HealthThe briefing outlines key actions for NHS England and clinical commissioning groupsincluding expanding IAPT services, addressing access and waiting times for mental healthcare and commissioning integrated support for people with co-existing physical and mentalhealth conditions.http://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/news/2013_briefing_sets_out_steps.aspx

Items in the Guidance section may also be of interest.

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Offender Health

Items in the Mental Health section may be of interest.

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Older People

Getting On... with life: Baby boomers, mental health and ageing wellMental Health FoundationThe purpose of the review is to identify what will help protect the mental health and promotemental wellbeing of this new older generation.http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/getting-on-full-report/

Items in the Integrated Care section may also be of interest.

Patient and Public Involvement

Learning from the LINks: resources for HealthwatchRegional VoicesThese resources are brought together on one website, and cover the themes Leadership andGovernance; Representation; Engagement; and Influencing.http://www.regionalvoices.org/node/119
https://webmail.uhns.nhs.uk/OWA/redir.aspx?C=NfS9_8y610aSpK_OrhMavk0cgKmcMNAIBmmgHtSZpy-kBCmUcR4OFkQmVpVJyGRNPOwPBZjOUNk.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.england.nhs.uk%2f2013%2f05%2f28%2findep-invest-ronald-dixon%2fhttp://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/lets-get-physical-booklet-2013/http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/lets-get-physical-booklet-2013/http://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/news/2013_briefing_sets_out_steps.aspxhttp://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/news/2013_briefing_sets_out_steps.aspxhttp://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/getting-on-full-report/http://www.regionalvoices.org/node/119http://www.regionalvoices.org/node/119http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/getting-on-full-report/http://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/news/2013_briefing_sets_out_steps.aspxhttp://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/lets-get-physical-booklet-2013/https://webmail.uhns.nhs.uk/OWA/redir.aspx?C=NfS9_8y610aSpK_OrhMavk0cgKmcMNAIBmmgHtSZpy-kBCmUcR4OFkQmVpVJyGRNPOwPBZjOUNk.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.england.nhs.uk%2f2013%2f05%2f28%2findep-invest-ronald-dixon%2f


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Patient Care and Safety

Delivering High Quality Care for Patients: The Accountability Framework for NHS TrustBoardsNHS Trust Development Authority

This Framework sets out a clear set of rules, underpinned by clear principles which shouldguide Boards judgement, both on the day-today decisions they take as well as the long termstrategic ambitions they drive forward.http://www.ntda.nhs.uk/2013/05/03/delivering-high-quality-care-for-patients-the-accountabilty-framework-2/

NHS Safety Thermometer Report: April 2012 to April 2013Health and Social Care Information CentreThe NHS Safety Thermometer is a local improvement tool for measuring, monitoring, andanalysing patient harms and 'harm free' care.http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB10837

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Pharmacy and Prescribing

Medicines Optimisation: helping patients make the most of medicinesRoyal Pharmaceutical SocietyThis document contains four principles for health professionals to help them ensure patientsare getting the best outcomes, and that medicines are being used effectively.http://www.rpharms.com/what-s-happening-/news_show.asp?id=847

Pharmaceutical Needs Assessments: Information PackDepartment of HealthEach health and wellbeing board (HWB) must assess needs for pharmaceutical services in itsarea, and publish a statement of its first assessment and of any revised version. Thispublication supports local authority health and wellbeing boards to develop and updatepharmaceutical needs assessments (PNAs).https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pharmaceutical-needs-assessments-information-pack

Systemic antibiotics after incision and drainage of simple abscesses: a meta-analysisSinger, AJ et al.This systematic review assessed the use of antibiotics in patients treated in emergency

departments and outpatient clinics.Emerg Med J doi:10.1136/emermed-2013-202571 (Online First)

A systematic review and meta-analysis of pharmacist-led fee-for-services medicationreviewHatah, E et al.This study found that fee-for-service pharmacist-led medication reviews had positive benefitson patient outcomes.http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bcp.12140/abstract
http://www.ntda.nhs.uk/2013/05/03/delivering-high-quality-care-for-patients-the-accountabilty-framework-2/http://www.ntda.nhs.uk/2013/05/03/delivering-high-quality-care-for-patients-the-accountabilty-framework-2/http://www.ntda.nhs.uk/2013/05/03/delivering-high-quality-care-for-patients-the-accountabilty-framework-2/http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB10837http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB10837http://www.rpharms.com/what-s-happening-/news_show.asp?id=847http://www.rpharms.com/what-s-happening-/news_show.asp?id=847https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pharmaceutical-needs-assessments-information-packhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pharmaceutical-needs-assessments-information-packhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pharmaceutical-needs-assessments-information-packhttp://emj.bmj.com/content/early/2013/05/17/emermed-2013-202571.abstracthttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bcp.12140/abstracthttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bcp.12140/abstracthttp://emj.bmj.com/content/early/2013/05/17/emermed-2013-202571.abstracthttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pharmaceutical-needs-assessments-information-packhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pharmaceutical-needs-assessments-information-packhttp://www.rpharms.com/what-s-happening-/news_show.asp?id=847http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB10837http://www.ntda.nhs.uk/2013/05/03/delivering-high-quality-care-for-patients-the-accountabilty-framework-2/http://www.ntda.nhs.uk/2013/05/03/delivering-high-quality-care-for-patients-the-accountabilty-framework-2/


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Physical Activity

Active travel briefings for Local AuthoritiesPublic Health EnglandThese short PowerPoint presentations bring together all the latest evidence, policy and ideason active travel.http://www.noo.org.uk/slide_sets/activity

Public Health

2011 Census, Detailed Characteristics for Local Authorities in England and WalesOffice for National Statisticshttp://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/census/2011-census/detailed-characteristics-for-local-authorities-in-england-and-wales/index.html

Health Protection in Local GovernmentDepartment of HealthThis document gives guidance on health protection arrangements in the new public healthsystem for local authorities and public health professionals.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-protection-in-local-government

Healthy Lives, Healthy People: A Public Health Workforce StrategyPublic Health EnglandThe strategy sets out actions for various partners in the new public health system to supportand develop the public health workforce.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/healthy-lives-healthy-people-a-public-workforce-strategy

Health and wellbeing: introduction to the directoratePublic Health EnglandThis document outlines the programmes, priorities and approach of the directorate.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-and-wellbeing-introduction-to-the-directorate

PHE Bulletin: 30 April 2013Public Health EnglandThe first edition of PHE Bulletin includes news of Public Health Englands 7 priorities and atoolkit for local authorities and businesses.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/phe-bulletin-30-april-2013

Public Health Functions to be Exercised by NHS England: Variation to the 2013 to 2014AgreementDepartment of HealthThis agreement sets out outcomes to be achieved and funding provided for NHS England tocommission public health services.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-health-commissioning-in-the-nhs-from-2013
http://www.noo.org.uk/slide_sets/activityhttp://www.noo.org.uk/slide_sets/activityhttp://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/census/2011-census/detailed-characteristics-for-local-authorities-in-england-and-wales/index.htmlhttp://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/census/2011-census/detailed-characteristics-for-local-authorities-in-england-and-wales/index.htmlhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-protection-in-local-governmenthttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-protection-in-local-governmenthttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/healthy-lives-healthy-people-a-public-workforce-strategyhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/healthy-lives-healthy-people-a-public-workforce-strategyhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/healthy-lives-healthy-people-a-public-workforce-strategyhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-and-wellbeing-introduction-to-the-directoratehttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-and-wellbeing-introduction-to-the-directoratehttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-and-wellbeing-introduction-to-the-directoratehttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/phe-bulletin-30-april-2013https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/phe-bulletin-30-april-2013https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-health-commissioning-in-the-nhs-from-2013https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-health-commissioning-in-the-nhs-from-2013https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-health-commissioning-in-the-nhs-from-2013https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-health-commissioning-in-the-nhs-from-2013https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-health-commissioning-in-the-nhs-from-2013https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/phe-bulletin-30-april-2013https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-and-wellbeing-introduction-to-the-directoratehttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-and-wellbeing-introduction-to-the-directoratehttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/healthy-lives-healthy-people-a-public-workforce-strategyhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/healthy-lives-healthy-people-a-public-workforce-strategyhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-protection-in-local-governmenthttp://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/census/2011-census/detailed-characteristics-for-local-authorities-in-england-and-wales/index.htmlhttp://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/census/2011-census/detailed-characteristics-for-local-authorities-in-england-and-wales/index.htmlhttp://www.noo.org.uk/slide_sets/activity


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Public Health Outcomes Framework 2013 to 2016 and technical updatesDepartment of HealthThis document sets out the desired outcomes for public health and how they will bemeasured.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/healthy-lives-healthy-people-improving-

outcomes-and-supporting-transparency

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Reablement

Maximising the potential of reablementSocial Care Institute for ExcellenceBased on evidence from research and practice, this guide provides recommendations formaximising the potential of reablement in improving peoples outcomes and delivering a cost -effective service across health and social care.

http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/guides/guide49/Related e-learning module:http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/elearning/reablement/index.asp

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Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

Adult safeguarding: statement of government policyDepartment of HealthThis updated policy statement covers safeguarding adults who are vulnerable to abuse andneglect.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-safeguarding-statement-of-government-policy-10-may-2013

Service Management

Guide to the Healthcare System in EnglandDepartment of HealthThis guide explains organisations in the healthcare system and how they work together andincludes the Statement of NHS Accountability.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-healthcare-system-in-england

How can the NHS payment system do more for patients?Monitor and NHS EnglandThis discussion paper asks for views on the future of the payment system. It also sets outpossible improvements and presents early thinking on setting objectives and designing theNHS payment system.http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-events-publications/our-publications/browse-category/guidance-health-care-providers-and-co-34
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/healthy-lives-healthy-people-improving-outcomes-and-supporting-transparencyhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/healthy-lives-healthy-people-improving-outcomes-and-supporting-transparencyhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/healthy-lives-healthy-people-improving-outcomes-and-supporting-transparencyhttp://www.scie.org.uk/publications/guides/guide49/http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/elearning/reablement/index.asphttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-safeguarding-statement-of-government-policy-10-may-2013https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-safeguarding-statement-of-government-policy-10-may-2013https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-healthcare-system-in-englandhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-healthcare-system-in-englandhttp://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-events-publications/our-publications/browse-category/guidance-health-care-providers-and-co-34http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-events-publications/our-publications/browse-category/guidance-health-care-providers-and-co-34http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-events-publications/our-publications/browse-category/guidance-health-care-providers-and-co-34http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-events-publications/our-publications/browse-category/guidance-health-care-providers-and-co-34http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-events-publications/our-publications/browse-category/guidance-health-care-providers-and-co-34https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-healthcare-system-in-englandhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-safeguarding-statement-of-government-policy-10-may-2013https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-safeguarding-statement-of-government-policy-10-may-2013http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/elearning/reablement/index.asphttp://www.scie.org.uk/publications/guides/guide49/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/healthy-lives-healthy-people-improving-outcomes-and-supporting-transparencyhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/healthy-lives-healthy-people-improving-outcomes-and-supporting-transparency


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Healthcare groups: an alternative to merger-mania?NHS ConfederationThis Briefing summarises key learning from those who have already had involvement indeveloping healthcare groups and considers what might be done to take the concept further.http://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/Healthcare-groups-alternative-merger-mania.aspx

Patient-centred leadership: Rediscovering our purposeKings FundThis report summarises the main findings of the Francis Inquiry into the failings of care at MidStaffordshire in relation to NHS leadership and culture. It sets out what needs to be done toavoid similar failures in future, for clinical teams, NHS boards, and national organisationsresponsible for overseeing the commissioning, regulation and provision of care.http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/patient-centred-leadership

Public payment and private provision: the changing landscape of health care in the

2000s.Institute for Fiscal Studies/Nuffield TrustThis report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies and the Nuffield Trust examining the changingrelationship between the public and private sector in the provision of NHS funded care in thepast decade.http://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/publications/public-payment-private-provision-2000s

The regulation and oversight of NHS trusts and NHS foundation trustsDepartment of HealthThis joint statement outlines changes proposed in response to the Francis report.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulation-of-nhs-hospitals

Items in the Workforce sections may also be of interest.

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Social Care

The Care Bill: FactsheetsDepartment of HealthThe Care Bill was introduced into Parliament on 9 May 2013, and published on 10 May 2013.Factsheets have been produced to accompany the Bill.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-care-bill-factsheets Care Bill:http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/lbill/2013-2014/0001/lbill_2013-20140001_en_1.htm

Older people with high support needs in housing with careJoseph Rowntree FoundationThis Round-up covers key messages and practice examples from JRF studies into threeaspects of HWC: promoting supportive and positive relationships; boundaries of roles andresponsibilities; and affordability, choices and quality of life.http://www.jrf.org.uk/publications/older-people-high-support-needs-housing-care
http://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/Healthcare-groups-alternative-merger-mania.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/Healthcare-groups-alternative-merger-mania.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/Healthcare-groups-alternative-merger-mania.aspxhttp://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/patient-centred-leadershiphttp://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/patient-centred-leadershiphttp://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/patient-centred-leadershiphttp://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/publications/public-payment-private-provision-2000shttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulation-of-nhs-hospitalshttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulation-of-nhs-hospitalshttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-care-bill-factsheetshttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-care-bill-factsheetshttp://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/lbill/2013-2014/0001/lbill_2013-20140001_en_1.htmhttp://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/lbill/2013-2014/0001/lbill_2013-20140001_en_1.htmhttp://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/lbill/2013-2014/0001/lbill_2013-20140001_en_1.htmhttp://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/lbill/2013-2014/0001/lbill_2013-20140001_en_1.htmhttp://www.jrf.org.uk/publications/older-people-high-support-needs-housing-carehttp://www.jrf.org.uk/publications/older-people-high-support-needs-housing-carehttp://www.jrf.org.uk/publications/older-people-high-support-needs-housing-carehttp://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/lbill/2013-2014/0001/lbill_2013-20140001_en_1.htmhttp://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/lbill/2013-2014/0001/lbill_2013-20140001_en_1.htmhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-care-bill-factsheetshttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulation-of-nhs-hospitalshttp://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/publications/public-payment-private-provision-2000shttp://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/patient-centred-leadershiphttp://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/patient-centred-leadershiphttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/Healthcare-groups-alternative-merger-mania.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/Healthcare-groups-alternative-merger-mania.aspx


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Adult Social Care: Choice FrameworkDepartment of HealthThis Framework sets out the choices people are able to make in relation to their care andsupport.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-adult-social-care-choice-framework

Paying for social care: beyond DilnotKings FundThis paper considers the planning and funding needed to meet the social care needs of thefuture and calls for the total quantity of resources to be assessed to ensure that people haveaccess to the right level of support.http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/paying-social-care

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

Stroke

Feeling overwhelmed: the emotional impact of strokeStroke AssociationThis report is based on a survey of survivors, carers and their families, completed in late2012. An associated patient information booklet is available.http://www.stroke.org.uk/involved/feeling-overwhelmed-report

Substance Misuse

Guidance for commissioners of drug and alcohol services

Joint Commissioning Panel for Mental HealthThis guide has been written to provide practical advice on developing and deliveringlocal plans and strategies to commission the most effective and efficient drug andalcohol services for adults.http://www.jcpmh.info/resource/guidance-for-commissioners-of-drug-and-alcohol-services/

Performance of Payment by Results Pilot Areas: April 2012 to February 2013Department of HealthThis document provides an overview of the performance to date of the drugs andalcohol recovery Payment by Results (PbR) pilots.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/performance-of-payment-by-results-pilot-areas-april-2012-to-february-2013

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Vaccination and Immunisation

Meningococcal update: the green book, chapter 22Department of Healthhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/meningococcal-the-green-book-chapter-

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Immunisation schedule update: the green book, chapter 11Department of Healthhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/immunisation-schedule-the-green-book-chapter-11

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Workforce

Healthier staff, higher quality care: A pledge to work to improve the health andwellbeing of staff who work in healthcareNHS Employers, Chartered Society of PhysiotherapyThis pledge promises to foster a culture that promotes better physical and mentalhealth and wellbeing among staff and to work on strengthening staff engagement inthis bid.http://www.csp.org.uk/news/2013/05/02/nhs-employers-pledge-act-staff-wellbeing

Protecting healthcare workers from sharps injuriesNHS Confederation

Regulations implementing EU law (the Sharps Directive) come into force across theUK on 11 May 2013. All NHS employers and employees need to be aware of and actupon the additional requirements (over and above existing health and safetylegislation) resulting from the new regulations. This Briefing outlines the key changesand their implications for the NHS.http://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/protecting-workers-from-sharps-injuries.aspx
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/meningococcal-the-green-book-chapter-22https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/meningococcal-the-green-book-chapter-22https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/meningococcal-the-green-book-chapter-22https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/immunisation-schedule-the-green-book-chapter-11https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/immunisation-schedule-the-green-book-chapter-11https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/immunisation-schedule-the-green-book-chapter-11http://www.csp.org.uk/news/2013/05/02/nhs-employers-pledge-act-staff-wellbeinghttp://www.csp.org.uk/news/2013/05/02/nhs-employers-pledge-act-staff-wellbeinghttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/protecting-workers-from-sharps-injuries.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/protecting-workers-from-sharps-injuries.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/protecting-workers-from-sharps-injuries.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/protecting-workers-from-sharps-injuries.aspxhttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/protecting-workers-from-sharps-injuries.aspxhttp://www.csp.org.uk/news/2013/05/02/nhs-employers-pledge-act-staff-wellbeinghttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/immunisation-schedule-the-green-book-chapter-11https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/immunisation-schedule-the-green-book-chapter-11https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/meningococcal-the-green-book-chapter-22https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/meningococcal-the-green-book-chapter-22

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