All Voluntary sector/third sector articles – Page 28
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HSJ Knowledge
Strategies for managing the market
The Care Services Improvement Partnership has rolled out a pilot information-gathering project in East Lancashire to help commissioners and providers work together for patients. Tony Ryan and colleagues explain
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News
Doctors call for lower speed limit
All routes used for walking to school in Wales should be designated 20 mph zones, according to Welsh doctors' leaders.
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HSJ Knowledge
Become the third man's best friend
Allowing the third sector a greater input in shaping local services can make for better results, argue Paul Hopley and colleagues
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News
£73m fund for social enterprises
A £73m investment fund for social enterprises has been opened today by the Department of Health.
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HSJ Knowledge
A game for two players
The Healthy Schools initiative continues to be a thriving joint programme, reports Varya Shaw
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Comment
Ex-offenders should not be excluded from volunteering
As the national volunteering development agency, we were very alarmed by the tone of the article 'Criminal checks fail to exclude staff', and the related editorial in a recent issue of HSJ. There appeared to be little understanding of vetting procedures, Criminal Record Bureau guidelines or accepted good practice in ...
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HSJ Knowledge
Reducing maternal death rates in Malawi
Maternal and neo-natal death is one of the biggest healthcare issues facing developing countries. To help tackle this, the Health Foundation is running a three-year programme dedicated to improving the quality of healthcare for mothers and babies in Malawi.
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Comment
Peter Crutchfield on the end-of-life experience
'If there is any such thing as a good death, I believe John had one. It was a very special experience for him to be able to stay at home with us until the end'
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Comment
Peter Crutchfield on the end-of-life experience
'If there is any such thing as a good death, I believe John had one. It was a very special experience for him to be able to stay at home with us until the end'
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News
Clarity needed on 'stealth' social enterprise bodies
Social enterprises working in the health service are becoming unaccountable and bureaucratic as they move away from their community-focused roots, academics have warned.
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News
Dementia services begin long journey out of the dark ages
With an ageing population and fragmented care, dementia services face pressure to get their house in order. Daloni Carlisle reports on the difficulties they must overcome
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HSJ Knowledge
Searching for the sex factor
In search of stars in sexual health improvement, the Terrence Higgins Trust has discovered innovative services dedicated to providing the best possible care for their users.
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News
Charity criticises continuing care 'lottery'
New figures reveal the extent of the postcode lottery for continuing care, according to charity Age Concern.
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HSJ Knowledge
End of life care in London
A successful stakeholder event was held for West London at the King's Fund in May. Presentations from the day are now available on the NHS Networks website.
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Comment
Volunteering and mental health
Separate independent research adds to the mounting evidence that volunteering has important health benefits. Preliminary studies indicate that volunteering can have positive outcomes for 85 per cent.of mental health service users who participate. (see 'The health benefits of volunteering').
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HSJ Knowledge
Social enterprise: a rich seam of ideas
Trailblazing pathfinders are using new funding to create choice and breathe new life into communities. Louise Hunt reports
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HSJ Knowledge
Have skills, will travel
Overseas healthcare volunteering has long been seen as the preserve of medics and nurses - but managers are in high demand.
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News
DoH report promotes health partnerships
Partnerships for Better Health, a new Department of Health report, explains how the government can help non-statutory, commercial and not-for-profit organisations promote healthy living and deliver public health goals. The report uses case studies and best practice tips to encourage local partnership working.
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News
Cervical cancer jab will save thousands of lives, says charity
Cancer Research UK says it is 'delighted' that government vaccination experts have recommended a cervical cancer vaccination programme for all girls aged 12 and 13.
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News
Smokers need more support to quit, says mental health charity
New research from the Mental Health Foundation says more needs to be done to support people with mental health problems to help them stop smoking.