All Public health articles – Page 38
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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
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NewsMental health rising as reason for helping homeless
Mental health has become an increasingly significant reason for housing homeless people, an analysis of figures recorded by councils show.
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NewsNHS to keep health visitor funding until after general election
More than £650m a year of public health funding will be withheld from local authorities until after next year’s general election, it has emerged.
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HSJ KnowledgeNHS Health Checks under scrutiny
The importance of reviewing the public health programme
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HSJ Knowledge'Eradicating hepatitis C is a realistic aim'
With the right models, HCV can disappear as a healthcare problem
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HSJ KnowledgeBreak the cycle of unemployment and mental health
Help people with mental health problems get work