Acute Care - Integrated Care Journal

HealthOctober 12, 2021

Improving cancer care for LGBTQ+ patients in the UK

While gender and sexual identities continue to be decriminalised and more understood across the world, the health sector is taking a while to catch up. Dr Alison Berner is leading a coalition of clinicians and charities committed to improving the care needs of LGBTQ+ patients with cancer.

By Lottie Moore

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HealthOctober 8, 2021

Combatting regional healthcare inequalities in the NHS backlog

As the government announces plans to invest £12 billion a year for the next three years across the NHS and social care sectors, significant action can be taken to confront the elective care crisis while addressing widening disparities in care outcomes across the country.

By Ruth Wozencroft

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HealthSeptember 28, 2021

Beyond the buzzwords: Accelerating digital in hospitals

With the government looking to progress health sector reform from multiple angles, the progression of digital healthcare within NHS hospitals becomes increasingly important.

By Henry Asson

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HealthSeptember 23, 2021

RCS President calls for a “New Deal” for surgery

The Royal College of Surgeons of England has put forward a new proposition for elective care in the UK. Its suggested reforms could help chart a course out of the ominous backlogs currently facing the NHS. RCS President Professor Neil Mortensen spoke with David Duffy on the crisis facing UK elective

By David Duffy

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HealthSeptember 14, 2021

NHS still a source of pride for Brits despite many facing fight for treatment

New data from Engage Britain shows that the NHS makes Brits “proud to be British” but also reveals millions face being forced to go private, fight for treatment or feeling dismissed by doctors.

By Niamh Macdonald

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HealthSeptember 9, 2021

Long awaited social care reform: is it enough for meaningful change?

On 7 September, Boris Johnson announced a new UK wide health and social care tax is to be introduced to pay for social care reform and NHS funding in England.

By Niamh Macdonald

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HealthSeptember 6, 2021

Data Saves Lives – Can Data Catalyse NHS Cancer Recovery?

Will the promise of data to enhance patient outcomes and help the NHS through Covid-19 recovery come true?

By Yoshiko Tarapore Cook

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HealthSeptember 1, 2021

What part can independent provision play in post-pandemic plans?

The role the private healthcare sector plays in supporting NHS recovery and renewal following Covid-19 has taken on profound importance.

By David Duffy

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HealthAugust 24, 2021

Data Saves Lives – Can Data Catalyse NHS Cancer Recovery?

Will the promise of data to enhance patient outcomes and help the NHS through Covid-19 recovery come true?

By Yoshiko Tarapore Cook

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HealthAugust 11, 2021

Lengthy waits for lifesaving cardiac treatment lead to “untold heartbreak”

Pandemic disruption has meant waiting lists for lifesaving heart diagnosis and treatment could more than double within two years to over 550,000 in England, a new report from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has warned.

By Niamh Macdonald

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HealthAugust 10, 2021

We must all act urgently to stop the cancer backlog doing more damage

The crisis building in cancer care could pose even greater challenges for the NHS than Covid-19.

By Karol Sikora

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HealthAugust 4, 2021

We need targeted investment to tackle deep-rooted health inequalities

Disparities in the growth of waiting lists due to the pandemic highlight the importance of addressing unmet needs among certain populations.

By Jonathan Pearson-Stuttard

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HealthJuly 26, 2021

We need to tackle the heart attack gender gap

Gender biases permeate every aspect of society, but the stakes are much higher in healthcare.

By Lottie Moore

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HealthJuly 20, 2021

Diagnostic services are vital to recovery and renewal – Sir Mike Richards

In the face of skyrocketing service demand, the UK must rapidly rethink diagnostic service delivery and quickly increase capacity.

By News Feature

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HealthMay 21, 2021

Mobile healthcare: the key to accessible diagnostics

How to deliver flexible, patient-centric services where they are needed, in a cost-effective manner. Steve Peak, Delivery and Development Director of Vanguard Healthcare Solutions, considers the issues.

By Steve Peak

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Health PolicyJanuary 6, 2021

Integrated Care Systems: where everything depends on everything and everything affects everything

Designed correctly, Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) should deliver care more responsively and effectively than anything to date. Jacqueline Mallender, Alastair Mitchell-Baker, Clare Morris, and Terry Young explore.

By News Feature

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Health PolicyDecember 15, 2020

Rural hospitals left in the lurk says Nuffield Trust

Hospitals in remote and rural areas face a steep climb to recover waiting lists if national pandemic measures continue to overlook long-stated workforce and capacity challenges.

By David Forrest

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Health PolicyDecember 2, 2020

CQC issues warning notice to North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has informed North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) that it must make immediate improvements to keep people safe following inspections in August and September.

By David Forrest

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Health ProfessionsNovember 16, 2020

Time to end ambulance under-funding says NHS Providers

Ambulance service leaders say a funding shortfall of nearly £240 million is damaging patient care.

By David Forrest

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HealthAugust 26, 2020

Single dose radiotherapy could replace postoperative daily hospital visits

A single dose radiotherapy treatment developed by the University College London (UCL) has been found to be “effective” in treating breast cancer.

By Francesco Tamilia

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HealthAugust 13, 2020

New £300 million funding to help bolster hospitals for second wave

On Tuesday the Prime Minister travelled to Hereford County Hospital, a part of Wye Valley NHS Trust, to announce new spending as part of a £1.5 billion capital funding plan for the NHS.

By News Feature

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Health PolicyAugust 12, 2020

Facing up to the challenge of cancer post-Covid

Ben Howlett, Managing Director of Public Policy Projects, outlines the massive impact the pandemic has had upon oncology services and direct cancer outcomes.

By Ben Howlett

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HealthJuly 8, 2020

CQC launches reviews to help providers prepare for future pressures

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has announced a series of reviews to help providers of health and social care services learn from the experience of responding to Covid-19.

By David Forrest

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Health PolicyMay 22, 2020

Channelling national support to the frontline: NHS Charities Together

Over £116 million has now been donated to the NHS Charities Together Covid-19 Appeal. Healthcare workers need support and the public have responded. Dan Male speaks to Ellie Orion, Chief Executive of the charity group about the spending so far and their plans for the long term.

By Daniel Male

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HealthMay 20, 2020

Trust chiefs call for the Covid-19 “blame game” to stop

Following concerns from social care organisations that Covid-19 patients were being discharged unnecessarily into care homes, NHS trust chiefs have responded by calling for an end to the blame game.

By News Feature

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HealthMay 13, 2020

How is ultrasound imaging evolving to cope with the increasing number of high BMI patients?

Newer ultrasound technologies are being developed to improve image quality in high BMI patients and potentially reduce care costs, writes Harshal Vadera, Head of Ultrasound in GB&I for Siemens Healthineers.

By Harshal Vadera

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