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VONNE Health & Wellbeing Ebulletin
This is the latest health and wellbeing policy news produced by Elaine Hill, VONNE's Health and Wellbeing consultant. Contact her at elaine.hill@vonne.org.uk
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Northern England Clinical Networks - Looking to the Future
The Northern England Clinical Networks have experienced some changes in the last couple of months and the network is keen to provide updates. For 2016/17, mandated national priorities for Clinical Networks, to support delivery of national programmes are:
Mental Health, including dementia and Children and Mental Health Services (CAMHs), Cancer, Maternity, Diabetes, Urgent and Emergency care (with a focus on Cardiovascular {CVD} transformation).
It is likely that 2016/17 will be a year of further transition. Reduced funding means that they have had to review work programmes and ensure they are firmly aligned to the national priorities. They have subsequently reviewed all of their posts including clinical lead roles in light of these more focussed priorities. They have made some difficult decisions about not continuing with clinical lead arrangements which do not match the priorities mandated by NHS England. The work plans for 2016/17 have been completed and they expect the Regional Team to be held closely to account for the delivery of those plans throughout the year.
You can read the latest annual report here.
The Northumberland Tyne and Wear Sustainability and Transformation Plan
Newcastle Wellbeing for Life Board held a special meeting in June to discuss the Northumberland Tyne and Wear Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP). The STP aims to bring major changes to NHS provision, keeping people well with stronger primary care, community based services, and support at home, and with less use of acute care in hospitals.
You can read more here.
Care Quality Commission (CQC) completed comprehensive inspection programme of 56 mental health trusts
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have now completed a comprehensive inspection programme of all 56 mental health NHS trusts in England, following the development, testing and roll-out of the new model over the last three years.
They have published inspection reports and ratings for 47 of the 56 mental health trusts, with further reports and ratings for the remaining NHS mental health trusts due to be released over the next few months.
Of the 47 mental health trusts rated so far, nearly two thirds (29) are ‘requires improvement’ and around a third are ‘good’ (17). One is rated inadequate (Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust – currently in special measures). None has yet been rated as outstanding
In the North East Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust was rated ‘good’ and Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust has been inspected but not rated.
You can read more here.
Children and Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Transformation and the Role of the VCS
Youth Access and the Young People’s Health Partnership have published a report showing that Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and local authorities are increasingly turning to voluntary sector delivery models to drive CAMHS transformation. In particular, many local commissioners are enthusiastically embracing the Youth Information, Advice and Counselling Services (YIACS) model, recognising it is a key to the provision of more accessible, integrated, early intervention and prevention services without the clinical and age barriers in statutory CAMHS.
The report, entitled ‘A Foot in the Door’, focuses on eight themes that are of particular relevance to voluntary sector providers.
You can read more here.
Ensuring all children can benefit from improved mental health services
The National Children’s Bureau (NCB) would like to hear, via a short survey, what needs to
happen for the Government’s vision for improved mental health services to be realised for all children and young people, and how charities working with particular groups of children have been involved in service transformation.
In this survey NCB would like to hear from all charities, but especially from those working with specific groups of children who may have poorly understood needs, and those who may not be directly involved in mental health service provision.
Your responses will feed into a report for the Department of Health and the wider sector to support improvements in children and young people’s mental health services to be published in early 2017. The survey will be open until 5th September.
You can access the survey here.
New National Commissioning Framework for Hearing Loss Services
A new guide to help organisations responsible for planning and commissioning local hearing services for deaf people and those with diminishing hearing has been launched by NHS England.
‘Commissioning Services for People with Hearing Loss’ - following a key recommendation made in the Action Plan on Hearing Loss last year – has been produced with patient groups, services users, hearing loss charities and healthcare providers.
You can read more here.
Measuring Patient and Public Voice (PPV) Pilot launched for Cancer Site Specific Groups
The Northern Clinical Networks launched a Measuring Patient and Public Voice (PPV) pilot project in May 2016 in the cancer network using Cancer Site Specific Groups. PPV has a high profile in the Five Year Forward View and in light of the increasing importance of PPV the network needs to assess how well we promote and support PPV and assess the effectiveness of our approaches to better understand what they can do to improve PPV.
Improving patient experience and measuring patient outcomes is one of six strategic priorities in the Cancer Taskforce strategy. The strategy also has a strong focus on co- design, therefore measuring how effectively they work with patient representatives to improve cancer services has a renewed importance.
Report on the future of an ageing population
The Government Office for Science has published a report which brings together evidence about today’s older population, with future trends and projections, to identify the implications for the UK. This evidence will help government to develop the policies needed to adapt to an ageing population.
You can read the report here.
Contracting for New Models of Care
Creative use of the contracting process is a critical factor in making new care models happen. A new publication from Future NHS “The multipspeciality community provider (MCP) emerging care and contract framework” which highlights current good practice with commissioners and providers.
A range of national events have been organised to share current good practice and will use case studies to allow delegates to explore how learning from other parts of the country can be reapplied to their local aspiration.
Information on the national events can be found here.
You can read the full publication here.
Welfare Reform to Work
This briefing summarises some key changes arising from the introduction of the Act, and outlines emerging areas of concern shared by the North East Child Poverty Commission (NECPC) and other commentators.
You can read the full briefing here.
Records management code of practice for health and social care 2016
Guidance on health and care records management and records retention has been updated. It sets out standards required for the management of records for organisations who work within, or under contract to the NHS in England. The standards also apply to public health functions in local authorities and adult social care where joint care is provided within the NHS.
You can read the standards here.
NICE aims to prevent 8,000 strokes
NICE is calling for GPs and CCGs to focus on preventing 8,000 strokes a year. New NICE indicators will help GPs and CCGs improve the identification and management of atrial fibrillation (AF) – a common heart condition that causes an irregular heartbeat and increases the risk of stroke.
NICE indicators measure the quality of care a person receives and the impact this has on their health. The indicators focus on where improvements could be made. One of the new NICE indicators will support CCGs to record the number of people who have suffered a stroke and have not been receiving NICE recommended treatment such as blood thinners for their AF.
You can read more here.
Sight North East Exhibition: save the date
7 September, 10.00am to 4.00pm at St. James’ Park Stadium, Newcastle
Gateshead and South Tyneside Sight Service is hosting the ‘Sight North East Exhibition’. The event is the largest exhibition in the region of specialist equipment, information, support and services for visually impaired people and is attended by exhibitors from all over the country. It provides an ideal opportunity for visually impaired people and professionals working in the field to find out about the latest technology and services available.
Sighted guides will be available to those who need them. Entry into the exhibition is free and tea/coffee and biscuits will be served. The stadium is fully accessible and has free parking.
You can find out more here.
For more information, please contact Tel: 01604 798070 Fax: 01604 798090 Email: info@sightandsound.co.uk
Setting a course for life chances: a new direction
12 September, 2.00-5.00pm, Research Beehive, Newcastle University
In 2016, the Government will launch a new life chances strategy and an accompanying public consultation. This focus on life chances will replace separate strategies about poverty and social mobility. Researchers at Newcastle University will be working to influence policy, focussing on health, education, work, housing and fuel poverty. The aim of this event will be to establish a regional network of researchers and stakeholders working in this area. This will support a University response to the consultation, identify issues for the life chances of children in the North East, shaping the research agenda and identify work which could influence national policy.
You can read more at the Newcastle University Life Chances blog.
You can book your place here.
For further information please email Tom King
Working Together: Bringing about Change
30 November, 12:30pm – 5:00pm, Newcastle Civic Centre
Social science, arts, and humanities researchers at Newcastle University are working together in partnership with a wide range of organisations and communities in the region, and beyond, to bring about change. This event will showcase some of these partnerships, demonstrating the benefits they have achieved for individuals, organisations and society. The event will provide opportunities to network and make connections with researchers and partner organisations. There will be talks, exhibitions, an information corner, and a few surprises. Come and explore how you, your organisation and your communities can work with researchers working in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle University.
More details will follow shortly. Please note your interest in the event by completing this form.
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