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The NHS Outcomes Framework 2015/16 (Department of Health)

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The updated Department of Health NHS outcomes framework specifies outcomes and the corresponding indicators to be used for holding NHS England to account regarding improvements in health outcomes. Full Text Link Reference NHS Outcomes Framework 2015 to 2016. London: … Continue reading →

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Better Care Fund: Questions and Assumptions? (BBC News / NAO)

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Questions have arisen about the scale of savings achievable from the £5.3bn Better Care Fund (BCF). The BCF aims to improve integration between NHS and social care. A National Audit Office (NAO) review of the assumptions behind the BCF … Continue reading →

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Towards the Second Wave: Update on Prime Minister’s Challenge Fund For Improving Access to GP Services (NHS England)

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary GPs are able to bid for a share of £100m access fund, in the second wave of the Prime Minister’s Challenge Fund available for improving patient access to GP services. The aim is to incentivise GP practices into opening … Continue reading →

Better Care Fund: Joining-Up Local Health And Care Services (Department of Health / BBC News / Department for Communities and Local Government)

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The government’s Better Care Fund (BCF) has been increased to £5.3 billion, in a bid to improve the level of care integration in the community, and prepare for the expected pressures of Winter demand for services. This funding is … Continue reading →

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Better Care Fund Planning (NHS England / PHE / YHPHO)

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary There are now a range of tools, templates and calculators to assist with commissioning under the £3.8bn Better Care Fund (formerly the Integration Transformation Fund): Full Text Link Reference Better Care Fund Planning. London [Online]: NHS England, July / … Continue reading →

CEM Prescription for Acute and Emergency Care (College of Emergency Medicine)

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A recent policy paper from the College of Emergency Medicine (CEM), working with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Royal College of Physicians and Royal College of Surgeons, proposes 13 recommendations to reduce the rising pressure on … Continue reading →

Guidance for CCGs on Proactive Care Programme (NHS England)

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary NHS England’s guidance for CCGs about avoiding unplanned admissions is available. This enhanced service to reduce avoidable unplanned admissions operates by improving services for vulnerable patients and persons with complex physical or mental health needs. Full Text Link Reference … Continue reading →

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Doubts Expressed About Better Care Fund (BBC News)

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The £3.8bn Better Care Fund scheme which is planned to reduce hospital admissions in England and treat more people at home might be risky, unworkable and overly optimistic, some health researchers have warned. Full Text Link Reference Hospital admissions cut plan … Continue reading →

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GP Access Fund Could Help 7 Milllion Patients (BBC News)

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The GP Access Fund, intended to make it easier for people to access their GPs during evenings or weekends, and/or to contact them remotely by phone, email and Skype, could benefit over seven million patients (a higher number than … Continue reading →

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Health and Care Suitable for an Ageing Population (King’s Fund)

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This King’s Fund report presents a framework and tools to help local service leaders improve the care provided for older people. The focus is on improving the integration of care and the reduction of delays in transitions between different services. … Continue reading →

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