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Content ArticleIn Northern Ireland (NI), leg ulcer clinical guidelines were developed by CREST (Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Leg Ulceration) in 1998 and although never updated were superseded by NICE guidelines in 2006. Leg ulceration affects approximately 1% of the population of the UK, with a further 400,000 people experiencing recurrence. The aim of this audit was to assess the standard of care provided to patients with lower leg ulceration and to understand who provides care and where this care is provided.
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Content ArticleThis model from NHS Improvement will help you understand the demand and capacity needs of services with a complex pathway.
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The Last Time We Spoke – A Carer’s Story
Claire Cox posted an article in Patient stories
Based on the testimony of eight families, this drama-documentary was commissioned in response to a series of investigations where poor carer experience was a particular feature. -
Content ArticleIn this guest blog from NHS England, the Director of Policy for National Voices throws his support behind NHS England’s refreshed statutory guidance on the importance of involving patients and the public in commissioning.
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Content ArticleIn this thought paper published by The Health Foundation, Dr Rebecca Lawton and Dr Gerry Armitage look at ways to involve patients in clinical safety and the readiness of patients and health professionals to adopt new roles. They discuss the importance of involving patients in the development of patient engagement and involvement strategies. Genuine patient involvement in their own care requires a fundamental cultural shift in the relationship between patients and clinicians.
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This is Me - My care passport
Claire Cox posted an article in Care plans
Based on a previous ‘Hospital Passport’ this version is designed to be used by everyone within a variety of care settings. The content was developed together by Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Acute Liaison, Specialist Therapies and Older Adults services, Royal Surrey County Hospital and the Surrey Alzheimer’s Association. -
Content ArticlePresentation by Andrew Brent (Sepsis Clinical Lead, Oxford AHSN & Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) and Bethan Page (Oxford AHSN) in collaboration with Dr Matt Inada-Kim (Wessex AHSN).
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Content ArticleHealthcare Improvement Scotland is currently working with the Scottish Government to develop COVID-19 specific Anticipatory Care Planning (ACP) templates and guidance. ACP is a person-centred approach to help people to plan for their future. The essence of ACP is to encourage individuals to think ahead to help ensure that in the event of a change in their health or care needs, including loss of capacity, the right thing is done at the right time by the right person with the right outcome. ACP can benefit many individuals, from those with early onset of long-term conditions to people with chronic and complex illnesses, to plan ahead for care needs. ACP can be beneficial to individuals towards the end of their life, however the process can be more effective if started earlier in their journey. The link below takes you to an online resource that is designed to be used in conjunction with practitioner judgement, and is not for sole use by individuals and their families without guidance.
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Content ArticleDr James Reed, CCIO, Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, presented at the recent Bevan Brittan Patient Safety Seminar. As one of the Mental Health & Global Digital Exemplars, James discussed how his trust has implemented innovative digital technology to improve patient observations on the ward. His presentation slides are attached.
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Content ArticleThis is the second part of Irene Tuffrey-Wijne's (Professor of Intellectual Disability and Palliative Care at St Georges NHS Trust) blogs on end of life care for people with learning disabilities. This time focusing on why it is important. 'End of life care planning is not so much a question of where and how do you want to die? But where and how do you want to live until you die?'
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Content ArticleThis is part 1 of a series of blogs on end of life care planning and people with learning disabilities. This is a tricky subject as there seems to be confusion on the language. What's the difference between an end of life plan and a funeral plan? Should these plans be for young and old - well and unwell? What does the CQC say? This blog, by Irene Tuffrey-Wijne, Professor of Intellectual Disability and Palliative Care at St Georges NHS Foundation Trust, should give you some of these answers.
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Content ArticleThis report published by the National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death (NCEPOD) looked to identify and explore remediable factors in the clinical and organisation of the physical healthcare provided to adult patients admitted to a mental health inpatient setting. The report suggests that a physical healthcare plan should be developed when patients are admitted to a mental health inpatient setting. Other key messages aimed at improving care include calls to: formalise clinical networks/pathways between mental health and physical health care; involve patients and their carers in their physical health care, and use admission as an opportunity to assess and involve patients in their general health, and include mental health and physical health conditions on electronic patient records.
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Content ArticleThis blog published by the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) tells the story of Mark, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia 15 years ago, aged 15. It describes the issues he and his mother faced in getting him the care he needed, including being treated inappropriately and without dignity during emergency department visits, problems accessing ongoing community support and a reluctance to assist him with reducing his medication dosage. It also highlights how his family were not included in care plans and treatment decisions, and their needs as carers were rarely considered.
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Content ArticleDysphagia is the medical term for swallowing problems. There are different causes and types of dysphagia, and difficulties in any of the main stages of the eating, drinking and swallowing process can be called dysphagia. This guidance from Public Health England provides information on different aspects of making reasonable adjustments for people at risk of dysphagia including: Assessment of dysphagia Management of dysphagia Consent and capacity The attached PDF includes an easy-read summary of the guidance.
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Content ArticleGood Hydration! is a quality improvement initiative designed by care homes for care homes to reduce urinary tract infections (UTIs) through structured drinks rounds. Developed in partnership with East Berkshire Clinical Commissioning Group, it is now delivering sustained improvements and spreading further afield. Oxford Academic Health Science Network has produced a range of useful resources for care homes to use.
