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14 May 2010 People shaping health and social care
In this week’s issue:
As we enter a new era with a new government, National Voices has welcomed the new Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley, and set out the headline issues that we must address to put patients and families at the heart of decisions around health and social care.
Meanwhile, Mr Lansley has discussed the scale of the changes facing the NHS in an interview on Radio 4's Today programme, hinting at efficiency savings beyond the much discussed £20billion figure. But he also said the budget would be rising above inflation in the coming years.
The challenges ahead of us are great, however, there are also many opportunities in both health and social care and we look forward to taking these forward with members and partners over the weeks and months to come.
Best wishes,
Jules Acton Director of Engagement & Membership
2. National Voices in the news National Voices CEO Jeremy Taylor comments on the coalition government on the BBC’s website; and on a new system of appraisals for doctors in Medical News Today.
Click on the following links for extracts from recent articles in the Health Service Journal (HSJ) on the new government; hospital closuresand NHS fast track reconfigurations.
We have issued a news release on the new government and also been quoted in a General Medical Council (GMC) news release.
Appraisals for doctors We continue to work with the General Medical Council (GMC) on its consultation around a new system of regular checks on doctors (revalidation). Our Service Users Panel is taking part in two workshops in a nation-wide consultation on the new system. Meanwhile, National Voices chief executive Jeremy Taylor encourages people to respond to the consultation in a GMC podcast.
The Importance of Promoting Young Patients’ Rights in the EU The European Patients Forum is building on its work to date with young patient groups.
Launch of new web-page for patient/public versions of NICE guidance National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) has launched a new page on its website. It gives NICE guidance written for patients, carers and the public all on one dedicated site.
NHS Leadership Awards scheme aims to recognise excellence at every level of the service.
New registration guidance for adult social care and independent healthcare All adult social care and independent healthcare providers that carry on regulated activities must apply to be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) under a new registration system from 1 October 2010. The CQC has now opened the first two 'application windows'. The How to apply and How to complete your application form booklets provide information. The CQC has also developed an e-learning module to guide applicants through the correct procedures.
Get involved: Type 2 diabetes: preventing the progression from pre-diabetes National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is recruiting community members to help develop public health guidance for ‘Type 2 diabetes: preventing the progression from pre-diabetes’. Click here for further information.
Jo’s Trust has recently changed its name to Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust. The charity also revamped and re-launched its website.
Alzheimer’s Society launch research into quality of life for people living with dementia Following on from the Dementia - out of the shadows report, in which people with dementia spoke out about stigma and the impact that the diagnosis had on their lives, the Alzheimer's Society has undertaken a new project focusing on quality of life for people living with dementia. A new report My name is not dementia presents the findings of the first stage of this project.
The Stroke Association Manifesto 2010-2015 The Stroke Association Manifesto 2010 – 2015 sets out the areas that need major improvements in stroke care over the next five years.
The 2010 update of the European Forum for Good Clinical Practice (EFGCP) report on ‘The Procedure for the Ethical Review of Protocols for Clinical Research Projects in Europe’ is now available.
Your choice of GP practice: a consultation on how to enable people to register with the GP practice of their choice Closing date: 28 May 2010 This consultation is seeking views from the public, from healthcare professionals and from other staff working in the NHS on new proposals that give patients a greater choice of GP practice.
The Health and Social Care Act 2008: Code of Practice for healthcare, including primary care, and adult social care on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance Closing date: 24 June 2010 This consultation document invites comments on the draft 'Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice for healthcare, including primary care, and adult social care on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance' (the Code)
Review of access to the NHS by foreign nationals Closing date: 30 June 2010 This consultation provides the opportunity to comment on proposed changes to the charging Regulations for overseas visitors requiring hospital treatment.
Title: International Conference for Behcets Disease Patients Date: 8th to 10th July 2010 Location: Queen Mary University Conference Centre, Mile End, London E1. Contact: Online bookings at www.behcetsonline.org.uk or contact Chris Phillips by email info@behcetsdisease.org.uk or phone 0845 1307328
Date: Saturday 3rd July 2010 (9.30am - 1pm) Location: The King’s Centre, King Street, Norwich NR1 1PH Cost: £10 per person (includes light refreshments) Contact: A full programme and booking form can be downloaded here. Places must be booked in advance - call: 020 7462 6606 / email: events@migrainetrust.org / visit: www.migrainetrust.org .
Salary: Comparable to AfC Band6/7 Diabetes UK is recruiting for one Nurse Care Advisor and one Education Care Advisor to work on various aspects of their Policy and Care work. Click here to apply.
Engagement and Membership Coordinator, National Voices To apply please consult People Unlimited ref J8723 or contact our consultant, Sarah Illingworth on 020 7939 7449 or atsarahi@peopleunlimited.co.uk
The closing date for applications is Friday 28 May and interviews will be on Tuesday 8 June 2010.
Policy and Research Analyst, National Voices To apply please consult People Unlimited ref J8722 or contact our consultant, Sarah Illingworth on 020 7939 7449 or atsarahi@peopleunlimited.co.uk
The closing date for applications is Friday 28 May 2010 and interviews will be in the second or third week of June 2010.
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