Category Archives: The Department of Health

Lung cancer rates in women ‘to soar’ by 2040

Posted on November 13th, 2012

“Lung cancer rates soaring for women after tobacco manufacturers target them by saying smoking helps you stay slim,” the Daily Mail claims. Elsewhere, BBC News reports that over the next 30 years the number of women with lung cancer is set to rise significantly faster than the number of men with lung cancer. Where does [...]

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Early-onset Alzheimer’s gene explored in teens

Posted on November 7th, 2012

A “dementia gene” has been found in a third of teenagers, “helping to predict the disease 20 years before devastating symptoms strike”, the Daily Mail claims. While, according to the Daily Express, the “dementia gene” is “found in nearly half of teenagers”. Both of these claims are inaccurate. The news is based on the results [...]

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NHS Future Forum sets out ways to strengthen NHS Constitution

Posted on November 6th, 2012

Recommendations for strengthening the NHS Constitution have been outlined by the NHS Future Forum to the Secretary of State The Future Forum, chaired by Professor Steve Field, identifies three ‘essential steps’ for the NHS Constitution to make a difference in the NHS: awareness must be raised dramatically among public, patients and staff – for staff, [...]

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Response on funding allocations for independent mental health services and the treatment of armed forces’ compensation in charging for social care

Posted on November 1st, 2012

The Department of Health has today published its consultation response and a summary of views received on options for distributing funding to local authorities for Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) services and the treatment of armed forces’ compensation in charging for social care. The IMHA service will be funded by Department of Health grant from [...]

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Care home figures released

Posted on October 31st, 2012

Half of all residents in Scotland’s care homes have dementia, figures published today reveal. The figures point to an overall increase in the condition due to a long term trend in people living longer and better diagnosis. The numbers of short stay and respite care residents also increased from 750 in 2007 to over 1080 [...]

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Trust Special Administrator at South London Healthcare NHS Trust publishes draft report

Posted on October 31st, 2012

The Trust Special Administrator at South London Healthcare NHS Trust has published a draft report making recommendations to the Secretary for State in relation to securing a sustainable future for services provided by that trust. The Trust Special Administrator was appointed in July by the Secretary of State under the Regime for Unsustainable NHS Providers, [...]

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Does breast screening do more harm than good?

Posted on October 31st, 2012

The media reports that breast cancer screening is “harming thousands”, with The Guardian claiming “breast cancer screening causes more damage than previously thought”. These headlines have been prompted by the findings of an independent panel that reviewed the benefits and harms of breast cancer screening in the UK. The panel was set up to examine the [...]

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New social work bursary details set out

Posted on October 30th, 2012

Changes to the social work bursary are announced today to provide clarity to prospective students and higher education institutions. Based on responses to a consultation earlier this year, the new arrangements, which take effect from the 2013 academic year, will: keep an undergraduate bursary for years 2 and 3 to support those unable to work [...]

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Double stigma around dementia and death leaving families in the dark

Posted on October 29th, 2012

Many people with dementia are not dying in the place they want to, with their families unaware of their end of life wishes because of a double stigma around dementia and death. According to new research published by Alzheimer’s Society today (Thursday 25 October 2012) My Life Until The End: Dying Well With Dementia, found [...]

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Cold Weather Plan for England 2012 published

Posted on October 29th, 2012

The Cold Weather Plan aims to prepare for the effects of winter weather on people’s health. It provides advice for individuals, communities and agencies on how to prepare for and respond to severe cold weather. And it is supported by a Met Office cold weather alert service that starts on 1 November and runs until [...]

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