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Out of sight: understanding the hidden impact of cataract outsourcing on NHS finances
This report finds that, over the past four years, there has a been a significant increase in the number of NHS funded cataract operations in England which have been provided by private for-profit companies. This briefing note analyses the impact of this development on the finances of the NHS. It examines the percentage of the NHS budget on cataract provision which is being spent in the for-profit private sector and how this has changed over time. It also looks at changes in the percentage of the overall NHS ophthalmology budget which is being spent on cataract provision and the impact on the resources available for other t...
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - March 13, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: NHS finance Source Type: news

Social care 360
The King's Fund -This latest 360 review outlines and analyses 12 key trends in adult social care in England over recent years.Access the long readThe King's Fund - publications (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - March 13, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Social care Source Type: news

Government response to the report of the equity in medical devices: independent review
Department of Health and Social Care - The government recognises the report ’s main argument that, unless appropriate actions are taken, biases can occur throughout the entire medical device life cycle. The government response provides: a summary of the government’s response to each of the 18 recommendations and calls to action; and a detailed discussion of the steps re quired to address the core sentiment of the recommendations and sub-recommendations.Policy paperMore detail (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - March 12, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Digital health and data Source Type: news

Out of sight: the hidden scandal of vision rehabilitation services across England
This report highlights that 26 per cent of local authorities leave blind and partially sighted people waiting more than a year for a vision rehabilitation assessment and subsequent support. These delays to the support people with sight loss are legally entitled to also leaves them at increased risk of physical accidents and injuries, as well as mental health crises. Amongst its recommendations, the RNIB is calling for vision rehabilitation services to be subjected to the same regulation and monitoring as other adult social care services, and commissioning of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence to develop ...
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - March 12, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Patient involvement, experience and feedback Public health and health inequalities Source Type: news

How community providers, alongside wider system partners, can support people living with frailty
NHS Providers - This briefing highlights the benefits of supporting people with frailty in the community at every stage of the frailty care pathway, while considering the risks to be managed. It shares examples of good practice, and explores some of the barriers to further progress, looking at what can be done to address these and ensure people with frailty receive the right care at the right time in the right place.BriefingPress release   (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - March 12, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Primary and community care Social care Voluntary and community sector Source Type: news

Supporting patients with meals and snack times while in hospital
Patients Association - Through the Patients Association's project work with NHS England, patients and carers have identified several areas where NHS resources supporting meal and snack times in hospital could be strengthened or improved through minor amendments. Participants in a focus group said NHS England ’s existing written resources for patients and staff were clear and helpful, but felt some changes and additional information on the online portal, where the resources are accessed, could make them even better.ReportMore detail (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - March 12, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Patient involvement, experience and feedback Source Type: news

Equity in medical devices: independent review
Department of Health and Social Care - Evidence has emerged about the potential for racial and ethnic bias in the design and use of some medical devices commonly used in the NHS, and that some ethnic groups may receive sub-optimal treatment as a result. The purpose of the review, chaired by Professor Dame Margaret Whitehead, was to: establish the extent and impact of potential racial, ethnic and other factors leading to unfair biases in the design and use of medical devices; and make recommendations for improvements.ReportPress release (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - March 12, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Public health and health inequalities Source Type: news

What health and care need from the next government: NHS staffing
Nuffield Trust -The Nuffield Trust is publishing a series of briefings that challenge the NHS and social care manifesto commitments of UK political parties ahead of the approaching general election. The first in the series looks at NHS staffing, setting out a series of policy ‘tests’ that the next government must meet to address some of the longstanding issues to attracting, training and retaining the mix of staff needed to meet the needs of the population.BriefingNuffield Trust - publications (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - March 8, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: General election Workforce and employment Source Type: news

NHS staff survey 2023
NHS Survey Coordination Survey -The statistical results of the 2023 NHS Staff Survey give an insight into the experiences of over 600,000 people working in the NHS in autumn 2023. It covers subjects such as bullying and discrimination, morale, rewards, learning, staff engagement and more.NHS Staff Survey - 2023 results (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - March 7, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Workforce and employment Source Type: news

Mental health in later life: understanding needs, policies and services in England
Centre for Mental Health -This briefing summarises evidence about the mental health of older people in England. It finds that ageist attitudes underpin a system that discriminates against older people, while fatalistic assumptions about what people can expect for their mental health in later life undermine the provision of effective support to promote wellbeing, prevent mental ill health and treat mental health difficulties. The briefing finds that while older people may possess many protective factors for good mental health, they face numerous risk factors, including poorer physical health, reduced mobility and, for some,...
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - March 7, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Mental health Source Type: news

Safe scope of practice for Medical Associate Professionals (MAPs)
British Medical Association -This national guidance outlines how MAPs (medical associate professionals) can work safely and effectively in the NHS and sets out the responsibilities of MAPs including PAs (physician associates) and AA (anaesthesia associates). It uses a traffic light-style system to illustrate what clinical duties MAPs should be able to carry out, as well as those responsibilities from which they should be prohibited.GuidanceBritish Medical Association - news (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - March 7, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Patient safety Workforce and employment Source Type: news

The state of NHS communications
This report provides an insight into the diversity of NHS communications leaders, their capacity and resources, ways of working, and what they regard as the key challenges for the NHS in an election year. It shows the role communications professionals play in helping local people understand how to access NHS services and how to prevent illness, as well as leading on engagement with NHS staff. The findings are based on a survey of almost 200 communications leaders, including 130 who identified as the most senior communications professional in their organisation.ReportNHS Providers - press release (Source: The Kings Fund - H...
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - March 7, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: General election Source Type: news

Rethinking access to general practice: it ’s not all about supply
The Health Foundation -This briefing finds that, in recent years, public satisfaction with access to general practice has plummeted. Patients are finding it harder to make appointments, and feeling increasingly dissatisfied with waiting times and the types of appointment offered. However, despite having fewer GPs in England than there were in 2015, general practice is now delivering record numbers of appointments. It looks at ways of improving access to general practice, beyond increasing the supply of appointments.The Health Foundation - publications (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - March 7, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Patient involvement, experience and feedback Primary and community care Source Type: news

Unlocking reform and financial sustainability: NHS payment mechanisms for the integrated care age
NHS Confederation - Following the Hewitt review recommendation to consider alternative payment mechanisms within the health system, this discussion paper explores examples of international and domestic payment mechanisms. The paper is intended to support further discussion and debate and to inform future policy-making to support integration.ReportMore detail (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - March 5, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Integrated care, collaboration and partnership NHS finance Source Type: news

Faster diagnostic pathways: implementing a timed breast cancer diagnostic pathway: guidance for local health and social care systems
NHS England - This guidance will support cancer alliances and constituent organisations to adopt consistent, system-wide approaches to managing this diagnostic pathway. It sets out how diagnosis within 28-days can be achieved for the suspected breast cancer pathway. Alongside the pathway itself, resources, including an audit tool, are highlighted to support implementation of the pathway.GuidanceMore detail  (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - March 5, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: NHS performance and productivity Source Type: news