Number of written complaints about NHS increases 4.9 per cent
14 September 2017: There were 208,400 written complaints received by the NHS during 2016/172 - up 4.9 per cent on the previous year, NHS Digital figures released today show. (Source: The IC : Obesity)
Source: The IC : Obesity - September 14, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: news
Financial problems caused by caring linked to increased feelings of social isolation
3 August, 2017: Almost 40 per cent of carers who reported the most serious financial difficulties also felt socially isolated, according to a survey of 55,700 carers, which is published today. (Source: The IC : Obesity)
Source: The IC : Obesity - August 3, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: news
Increase in prescriptions for diabetes exceeds rise in overall prescribing
1 August 2017: Prescription items2 for the treatment of diabetes3 in primary care have increased by 80.1 per cent over the last decade, compared with a 46.0 per cent rise across all primary care prescribing, an NHS Digital report published today shows. (Source: The IC : Obesity)
Source: The IC : Obesity - August 1, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: news
Annual diabetes checks reduce mortality risk for people with diabetes
13 July 2017: People with diabetes who have had annual diabetes checks regularly in the preceding seven years have a mortality rate which is half the rate of those who have not, according to the latest publication from the National Diabetes Audit 2015-161. (Source: The IC : Obesity)
Source: The IC : Obesity - July 12, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: news
Antidepressants were the area with largest increase in prescription items in 2016
29 June 2017: (Source: The IC : Obesity)
Source: The IC : Obesity - June 29, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: news
Prevalence of smoking falls among adults in England
15 June 2017: The percentage of adults aged 18+ in England who smoke has fallen from 19.9 per cent in 2010 to 15.5 per cent in 20161. (Source: The IC : Obesity)
Source: The IC : Obesity - June 15, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: news
Report shows change in NHS workforce over time
29 March 2017: The number of Full Time Equivalent (FTE) staff working for the NHS in England has increased by 2.2 per cent (26,000) since 2015, NHS Digital figures released today show. (Source: The IC : Obesity)
Source: The IC : Obesity - March 29, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: news
Report highlights need for early intervention for diabetic foot ulcers
8 March 2017: A report published today finds that early intervention is important in the management of diabetic foot disease, with people who receive expert care most quickly having the best outcomes. (Source: The IC : Obesity)
Source: The IC : Obesity - March 8, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: news
Prevalence of hypoglycaemic episodes declines in hospitals, according to diabetes inpatient audit
8 March 2017: The prevalence of all hypoglycaemic episodes in hospital, both mild and severe, has decreased from 26 per cent in 2011 to 20 per cent in 2016. (Source: The IC : Obesity)
Source: The IC : Obesity - March 8, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: news
NHS Digital announced as key sponsor of Leeds Digital Festival 2017
6 March 2017: NHS Digital, the national provider of information, data and IT for the health and social care sector, is delighted to be a key sponsor of Leeds Digital Festival 2017. (Source: The IC : Obesity)
Source: The IC : Obesity - March 6, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: news
IGARD formally launches
13 February 2017: A new independent group that reviews applications for sensitive NHS Digital data has formally launched with expert members and an enhanced transparency remit. (Source: The IC : Obesity)
Source: The IC : Obesity - February 13, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: news
New non-executive directors join NHS Digital's Board
20th January 2017: NHS Digital has announced the appointment of five new non-executive directors who have joined the leadership team. (Source: The IC : Obesity)
Source: The IC : Obesity - January 20, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: news
A year of achievement
22 December 2016: NHS Digital chief executive Andy Williams looks back at the organisation's achievements in 2016 and looks forward to the new year. (Source: The IC : Obesity)
Source: The IC : Obesity - December 22, 2016 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: news
