NEWS - SEPTEMBER 2017
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HACKNEY'S COMPLAINTS CHARTER FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
This Charter has been agreed by:
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ELSIE GAYLE - Independent midwife and HAPIA Director recognised
18 September 2017 The University of Wolverhampton has recognised the “passion and commitment” of a West Midlands independent midwife with a special award. Founder of ‘Midwifery Conversations’ Elsie Gayle was presented with an Honorary Fellowship on Monday, 18 September 2017 during the University’s graduation ceremonies. The honour was made at Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre in recognition of Elsie’s contribution and passion towards midwifery and her commitment towards the BME community and women’s rights, particularly in the areas of childbirth and mental health services |
She said: “I am deeply honoured to receive this high award from the University of Wolverhampton. In accepting this Honorary Fellowship I would like to acknowledge my family, friends, colleagues and clients who continue to support my journey to achieving critical improvements in public health and wellbeing.”
Elsie Gayle is the founder of ‘Midwifery Conversations’ a holistic non-governmental organisation dedicated to sustainable and ‘culturally safe’ maternity services.
Born in Jamaica, Elsie came to England in the 1970s to train as a nurse, then midwife. Living in the West Midlands since the 90’s, she has also worked in Jamaica and Botswana where her work focussed on prevention of mother to baby transmission of HIV/AIDS.
Regularly called upon to speak nationally and internationally, Elsie is Patient Leader for NHS Midlands and East, and regional lead for maternity, obstetrics, patient safety and patient voice within the Healthwatch and Public Involvement Association.
Elsie belongs to Wolverhampton’s African Caribbean Community Initiative. She works to reduce workplace bullying as Chair of the Tim Field Memorial Lecture Committee; is a member of the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s BME Research Advisory Forum, dedicated to improving the regulatory experience of nurses and midwives; and co-chairs the Society of African and Caribbean Midwives in the UK.
The University of Wolverhampton awards Honorary Degrees to people who have made a significant contribution to their field of expertise.
Graduation took place at the Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton,
https://youtu.be/vbm_Iqx4XSY
Elsie Gayle is the founder of ‘Midwifery Conversations’ a holistic non-governmental organisation dedicated to sustainable and ‘culturally safe’ maternity services.
Born in Jamaica, Elsie came to England in the 1970s to train as a nurse, then midwife. Living in the West Midlands since the 90’s, she has also worked in Jamaica and Botswana where her work focussed on prevention of mother to baby transmission of HIV/AIDS.
Regularly called upon to speak nationally and internationally, Elsie is Patient Leader for NHS Midlands and East, and regional lead for maternity, obstetrics, patient safety and patient voice within the Healthwatch and Public Involvement Association.
Elsie belongs to Wolverhampton’s African Caribbean Community Initiative. She works to reduce workplace bullying as Chair of the Tim Field Memorial Lecture Committee; is a member of the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s BME Research Advisory Forum, dedicated to improving the regulatory experience of nurses and midwives; and co-chairs the Society of African and Caribbean Midwives in the UK.
The University of Wolverhampton awards Honorary Degrees to people who have made a significant contribution to their field of expertise.
Graduation took place at the Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton,
https://youtu.be/vbm_Iqx4XSY
ALL NEW GP REFERRALS NOW SUBJECT TO CLINICAL PEER REVIEW
Lord McColl of Dulwich Conservative
To ask Her Majesty's Government, in the light of the guidance issued by NHS England to Clinical Commissioning Groups in May stating that all areas of the country should have a system in place from September to ensure that all new GP referrals are subject to clinical peer review, how they define such reviews.
Lord O'Shaughnessy The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health
Clinical peer reviews are a simple way for general practitioners (GPs) to support each other and help patients get the best care, from the right person at the right time, without having to make unnecessary trips to hospital. More than half of Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) have already implemented some form of clinical peer review system and the NHS England guidance will help ensure best practice is shared to the remaining local commissioners.
There is flexibility in how local CCGs and their GPs implement prospective internal clinical peer review, but it should see GPs reviewing each other’s new referrals to provide constructive feedback in a safe learning environment. Delivering prospective internal peer review will help ensure that all patients get access to the optimum care pathway. It should not be established as an approval process and the referring GP retains responsibility for the patient and makes the final decision.
Lord McColl of Dulwich Conservative
To ask Her Majesty's Government, in the light of the guidance issued by NHS England to Clinical Commissioning Groups in May stating that all areas of the country should have a system in place from September to ensure that all new GP referrals are subject to clinical peer review, how they define such reviews.
- Hansard source (Citation: HL Deb, 21 September 2017, cW)
Lord O'Shaughnessy The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health
Clinical peer reviews are a simple way for general practitioners (GPs) to support each other and help patients get the best care, from the right person at the right time, without having to make unnecessary trips to hospital. More than half of Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) have already implemented some form of clinical peer review system and the NHS England guidance will help ensure best practice is shared to the remaining local commissioners.
There is flexibility in how local CCGs and their GPs implement prospective internal clinical peer review, but it should see GPs reviewing each other’s new referrals to provide constructive feedback in a safe learning environment. Delivering prospective internal peer review will help ensure that all patients get access to the optimum care pathway. It should not be established as an approval process and the referring GP retains responsibility for the patient and makes the final decision.
PUBLIC HEALTH ADVICE
-- a new joint briefing from ADPH, PHE and FPH, setting out a framework to help local authorities and CCGs review existing and develop future models for healthcare public health advice services, along with a statement from ADPH regarding the publication.
STATEMENT - The Association of Directors of Public Health
New Briefing on the Healthcare Public Health Advice Service to Clinical Commissioning Groups.
The Association of Directors of Public Health is pleased to launch this new joint briefing on the Healthcare Public Health Advice Service to Clinical Commissioning Groups (Core Offer).
The briefing, developed jointly by the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH), Public Health England and the Faculty of Public Health, sets out a framework to help local authorities and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) review existing and develop and agree future models for an effective healthcare public health advice service.
The briefing is available to download from the ADPH website. www.adph.org.uk/
ADPH President Dr Andrew Furber said:
“We hope that this briefing paper will support both ADPH members and others in local authorities and CCGs to explore the range of ways the service is delivered at present, as well as considering how this will need to adapt to new models such as the Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships and Accountable Care Organisations.
Strategic leadership from the Director of Public Health is essential in building a strong collaborative relationship with the CCG and helping to ensure that all aspects of the commissioning cycle reflect and meet the needs of the whole population and help to reduce health inequalities.”
ENDS
Further information
The Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) is the representative body for Directors of Public Health (DPH) in the UK. It seeks to improve and protect the health of the population through collating and presenting the views of DsPH; advising on public health policy and legislation at a local, regional, national and international level; facilitating a support network for DsPH; and providing opportunities for DsPH to develop professional practice.
The Association has a rich heritage, its origins dating back 160 years. It is a collaborative organisation working in partnership with others to maximize the voice for public health.
Association of Directors of Public Health
August 2017
The Healthcare Public Advice Servcei to Clinical Commissioning Groups. ... 6 pages
-- a new joint briefing from ADPH, PHE and FPH, setting out a framework to help local authorities and CCGs review existing and develop future models for healthcare public health advice services, along with a statement from ADPH regarding the publication.
STATEMENT - The Association of Directors of Public Health
New Briefing on the Healthcare Public Health Advice Service to Clinical Commissioning Groups.
The Association of Directors of Public Health is pleased to launch this new joint briefing on the Healthcare Public Health Advice Service to Clinical Commissioning Groups (Core Offer).
The briefing, developed jointly by the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH), Public Health England and the Faculty of Public Health, sets out a framework to help local authorities and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) review existing and develop and agree future models for an effective healthcare public health advice service.
The briefing is available to download from the ADPH website. www.adph.org.uk/
ADPH President Dr Andrew Furber said:
“We hope that this briefing paper will support both ADPH members and others in local authorities and CCGs to explore the range of ways the service is delivered at present, as well as considering how this will need to adapt to new models such as the Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships and Accountable Care Organisations.
Strategic leadership from the Director of Public Health is essential in building a strong collaborative relationship with the CCG and helping to ensure that all aspects of the commissioning cycle reflect and meet the needs of the whole population and help to reduce health inequalities.”
ENDS
Further information
The Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) is the representative body for Directors of Public Health (DPH) in the UK. It seeks to improve and protect the health of the population through collating and presenting the views of DsPH; advising on public health policy and legislation at a local, regional, national and international level; facilitating a support network for DsPH; and providing opportunities for DsPH to develop professional practice.
The Association has a rich heritage, its origins dating back 160 years. It is a collaborative organisation working in partnership with others to maximize the voice for public health.
Association of Directors of Public Health
August 2017
The Healthcare Public Advice Servcei to Clinical Commissioning Groups. ... 6 pages
GP PREMISES
Justin Madders, Shadow Minister (Health)
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to the Answer of 24 July 2017 to Question 5742, how many GP surgeries are tenants in properties owned by NHS Property Services and Community Health Partnerships.
Philip Dunne, The Minister of State, Department of Health
There are 1,220 general practitioner (GP) practices operating in NHS Property Services-owned buildings. Community Health Partnerships acts as the landlord for 644 GP tenants.
Justin Madders, Shadow Minister (Health)
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to the Answer of 24 July 2017 to Question 5742, how many GP surgeries are tenants in properties owned by NHS Property Services and Community Health Partnerships.
- Hansard source (Citation: HC Deb, 18 September 2017, cW)
Philip Dunne, The Minister of State, Department of Health
There are 1,220 general practitioner (GP) practices operating in NHS Property Services-owned buildings. Community Health Partnerships acts as the landlord for 644 GP tenants.
Jane Mordue - Chair, Healthwatch England
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Jenny Baker, OBE -
Chair, Healthwatch Bucks
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Andrew Barnett -
Director, UK Branch of Calouse Gulbenkian Foundation
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Pam Bradbury -
Chair, Healthwatch Dudley
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John Carvel - Member of the Panel of the National Data Guardian for Health and Care
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Deborah Fowler -
Chair, Healthwatch Enfield
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Liz Sayce, OBE -
Chief Executive, Disability Rights UK
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Helen Horne - Chair, Healthwatch Cumbria
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THE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF THE NHS AND ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Letter from Lord O'Shaughnessy, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Health to Lord Patel, House of Lords.
19 July 2017
Letter from Lord O'Shaughnessy, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Health to Lord Patel, House of Lords.
19 July 2017
DEFIBRILLATOR CAMPAIGN 2017 ... Lord Toby Harris calls on Boots the Chemist to provide defibrillators in their Branches
08 September 2017
Lord Toby Harris has called on Boots the Chemist to ensure that their branches have installed defibrillators with staff trained to use them.
In a letter to Boots' Vice-President, Andrew Thompson, he said:
"32% of people survive a cardiac arrest, but where there is a defibrillator installed and people trained to use it the
chance of survival rises to 80%. Boots the Chemist have an important and respected place on our high streets and their
branches are seen as places where the public can receive health advice and support, as well as traditional pharmacy
services. I do hope that Boots will now build on this reputation and ensure that life-saving defibrillators are provided in
their network. A number of major retailers including - as I understand it - Sainsbury's and John Lewis, have already
agreed to do this."
BUT ... Message from Lord Harris
I'm about to tweet that I haven't had a reply!
08 September 2017
Lord Toby Harris has called on Boots the Chemist to ensure that their branches have installed defibrillators with staff trained to use them.
In a letter to Boots' Vice-President, Andrew Thompson, he said:
"32% of people survive a cardiac arrest, but where there is a defibrillator installed and people trained to use it the
chance of survival rises to 80%. Boots the Chemist have an important and respected place on our high streets and their
branches are seen as places where the public can receive health advice and support, as well as traditional pharmacy
services. I do hope that Boots will now build on this reputation and ensure that life-saving defibrillators are provided in
their network. A number of major retailers including - as I understand it - Sainsbury's and John Lewis, have already
agreed to do this."
BUT ... Message from Lord Harris
I'm about to tweet that I haven't had a reply!
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CCG LAY MEMBERS - TRAINING
NHS Clinical Commissioners - 2 Pages |
