All Public health articles – Page 37
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SupplementsThe lessons the NHS can learn from 38 Degrees
38 Degrees’ experiences show why it’s good to talk
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HSJ KnowledgeLeadership Q&A: Welcome change, don't wait for it
Only those who embrace change can become good leaders
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NewsDH sets health visiting services provision for local authorities
Department of Health sets out five services councils must run
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HSJ KnowledgeThe Johari window: Make sure hidden problems are known and moved along
Problems known to self but not to others mustn’t stay that way for long
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CommentElection 2015: Politicians need to get in step with the public's NHS love affair
The political debate rages on
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NewsGPs feel pressured over antibiotics
Almost half of GPs have admitted prescribing antibiotics even though they know they will not treat the patient’s condition, a survey shows.
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NewsNHS complaints records available
Investigations into ‘devastating’ failures by public services that have led to patient deaths, suffering and financial hardship have been published today by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman.
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CommentAn NHS tax could be the necessary catalyst to kick start innovation
It could play a significant and immediate role
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CommentUse NHS land to build affordable housing
New homes can improve public health and NHS coffers
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NewsDoubts over GP phone consultation
Patients who receive telephone consultations from their GP or a nurse are more likely to need care in the month after their phone call than those who see doctors face to face, a new study suggests.
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NewsStevens calls for NHS staff slimming drive
Junk food could be off the menu in hospital canteens and overweight doctors and nurses encouraged to take part in weight loss competitions, under plans floated by Simon Stevens.
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NewsAction urged on health of homeless
Action is being urged to help give homeless people the treatment they need for a range of physical and mental health problems.
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CommentMark Britnell: What industry teaches the NHS about self-management
There must be support to help patients self-manage
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CommentFrom milk snatching to statins, politicians are fashion victims
Gove is clamping down on unhealthy school meals
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NewsWelsh NHS Confederation pushes public health responsibility message
People in Wales are being urged to take responsibility for their health, rather than relying on the NHS.
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HSJ KnowledgeFighting flu epidemics: the answer's in the numbers
Use meta-analysis of data to prevent flu
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NewsOne in six councils without a director of public health
Some one in six local authorites are yet to appoint a permanent director of public health, more than a year since they took control of the service.
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CommentBeyond the official data: a different picture of A&E attendances
It is an opportunity to design services fit for the future