National Audit Office
This report examines the effectiveness of support services to adults with autism and their carers in England, including health and social care, education, benefits and employment support.
There is a DVD available which illustrates the points made in this document. Its content can be viewed here and copies of the DVD can be obtained via enquiries@nao.gsi.gov.uk
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Tuesday 30 June 2009
Leeds Learning Disability Strategy 2009-2012
Healthy Leeds
This three-year strategy was launched on the 26th June. The document is available in easy read and full text versions. It provides a clear strategic direction for the support and services for people with learning disabilities in Leeds. It identifies clear objectives and actions for the next three years for how to make this strategy a reality.
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This three-year strategy was launched on the 26th June. The document is available in easy read and full text versions. It provides a clear strategic direction for the support and services for people with learning disabilities in Leeds. It identifies clear objectives and actions for the next three years for how to make this strategy a reality.
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The Great British Duck Race 2009
NSPCC
On the 6th September, the Great British Duck Race 2009 takes place. Individual plastic ducks are released to race on the Thames, and the winning duck's owner will receive £10,000!
Ducks can be purchased through the event website www.thegreatbritishduckrace.co.uk for the price of £2 per duck, with the option to donate more. All income from the donations will be allocated to the Child's Voice Appeal.
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On the 6th September, the Great British Duck Race 2009 takes place. Individual plastic ducks are released to race on the Thames, and the winning duck's owner will receive £10,000!
Ducks can be purchased through the event website www.thegreatbritishduckrace.co.uk for the price of £2 per duck, with the option to donate more. All income from the donations will be allocated to the Child's Voice Appeal.
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Thursday 25 June 2009
Attitudes to mental illness 2009
Department of Health
This report presents the findings of a survey of attitudes towards mental illness among adults in England. The aim of these surveys is to monitor public attitudes towards mental illness, and to track changes over time.
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This report presents the findings of a survey of attitudes towards mental illness among adults in England. The aim of these surveys is to monitor public attitudes towards mental illness, and to track changes over time.
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Tackling health inequalities: targeting routine and manual smokers in support of the Public Service Agreement smoking prevalence and health inequality
Department of Health
This paper acknowledges that stop smoking services will play a prominent part in supporting smokers in the R&M group to quit. However, it advocates placing stop smoking services in the correct context as part of an overall approach to tobacco control.
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This paper acknowledges that stop smoking services will play a prominent part in supporting smokers in the R&M group to quit. However, it advocates placing stop smoking services in the correct context as part of an overall approach to tobacco control.
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Tuesday 23 June 2009
Cancer Research UK's June Podcast
Cancer Research UK
In this month's podcast we discover that quitting smoking can leave you not just healthier and wealthier but happier too. Also in the news, how new results could pave the way for tailored treatment for ovarian cancer.
Plus, we hear about a potential screening test for oesophageal cancer, and important progress in pancreatic cancer research.
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In this month's podcast we discover that quitting smoking can leave you not just healthier and wealthier but happier too. Also in the news, how new results could pave the way for tailored treatment for ovarian cancer.
Plus, we hear about a potential screening test for oesophageal cancer, and important progress in pancreatic cancer research.
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Network Voice spring-summer 2009
Leeds Voice
The newsletter for the spring-summer quarter. It contains articles about the Children and Young People's Forum, the climate change strategy for Leeds, and the progression of the Third Sector Together development.
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The newsletter for the spring-summer quarter. It contains articles about the Children and Young People's Forum, the climate change strategy for Leeds, and the progression of the Third Sector Together development.
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Monday 22 June 2009
National Obesity Observatory May 2009 Newsletter
National Obesity Observatory
Welcome to the second issue of NOO News – the newsletter from the National Obesity Observatory (NOO). This newsletter is produced twice a year for practitioners and other professionals working in obesity and related fields.
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Welcome to the second issue of NOO News – the newsletter from the National Obesity Observatory (NOO). This newsletter is produced twice a year for practitioners and other professionals working in obesity and related fields.
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2009 Annual evidence update – Drugs – Drugs misuse treatment in offender populations
NHS Evidence
This evidence update covers drugs misuse treatments in the offender population. As it is the first AEU, the period it covers is wider. Evidence is presented from January 2005 to March 2009.
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This evidence update covers drugs misuse treatments in the offender population. As it is the first AEU, the period it covers is wider. Evidence is presented from January 2005 to March 2009.
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Consultation: Prevention of type 2 diabetes - preventing pre-diabetes
NHS Evidence
NICE is developing public health programme guidance on the prevention of type 2 diabetes: preventing pre-diabetes among high-risk groups.
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There is also more information about the consultation available here
NICE is developing public health programme guidance on the prevention of type 2 diabetes: preventing pre-diabetes among high-risk groups.
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There is also more information about the consultation available here
Pregnancy and the flu: A link to schizophrenia
Mental Health Foundation
When mothers become infected with influenza during their pregnancy, it may increase the risk for schizophrenia in their offspring. Influenza is a very common virus and so there has been substantial concern about this association. A new study in the June 15th issue of Biological Psychiatry, published by Elsevier suggests that the observed association depends upon a pre-existing vulnerability in the fetus.
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When mothers become infected with influenza during their pregnancy, it may increase the risk for schizophrenia in their offspring. Influenza is a very common virus and so there has been substantial concern about this association. A new study in the June 15th issue of Biological Psychiatry, published by Elsevier suggests that the observed association depends upon a pre-existing vulnerability in the fetus.
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Teenagers - find out if you are healthy
Mental Health Foundation
A free, online lifestyle self-assessment service to help teenagersimprove their health and wellbeing is being rolled out nationally by theDepartment of Health today. NHS Teen LifeCheck uses an engaging and interactive quiz to offer healthand lifestyle information to 12-15 year olds.
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A free, online lifestyle self-assessment service to help teenagersimprove their health and wellbeing is being rolled out nationally by theDepartment of Health today. NHS Teen LifeCheck uses an engaging and interactive quiz to offer healthand lifestyle information to 12-15 year olds.
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Change4Life - LIVE
Active Leeds
The Change4Life LIVE is a regional event happening at the Doncaster Racecource on June the 24th. It is for everyone who is involved in working in obesity, food and physical activity and who are promoting the Change4Life principles in the Yorkshire and Humber region. It will have interactive workshops and many other activities happening throughout the day, these include Wii fit Challenges, Health walks and outdoor activities.
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The Change4Life LIVE is a regional event happening at the Doncaster Racecource on June the 24th. It is for everyone who is involved in working in obesity, food and physical activity and who are promoting the Change4Life principles in the Yorkshire and Humber region. It will have interactive workshops and many other activities happening throughout the day, these include Wii fit Challenges, Health walks and outdoor activities.
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Symptoms of depression in obese children linked to eleveated cortisol levels
Mental Health Foundation
A new study connects abnormalities of the "stress" hormone cortisol with symptoms of depression in obese children, and confirms that obesity and depression often occur together, even in children.
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A new study connects abnormalities of the "stress" hormone cortisol with symptoms of depression in obese children, and confirms that obesity and depression often occur together, even in children.
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Friday 19 June 2009
Leeds Initiative Newsletter, spring-summer 2009
Leeds Initiative
This is the latest edition of the Leeds Initiative's newsletter. It includes articles on the expansion of The Friday Night Project, Leeds climate change strategy, and a Healthy Workplaces Toolkit.
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This is the latest edition of the Leeds Initiative's newsletter. It includes articles on the expansion of The Friday Night Project, Leeds climate change strategy, and a Healthy Workplaces Toolkit.
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Wednesday 10 June 2009
Prevention in Practice - Service models, methods and impact
Age Concern
The purpose of this document is to promote solutions and practical examples of effective care and support services and the self reported needs of older people.
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The purpose of this document is to promote solutions and practical examples of effective care and support services and the self reported needs of older people.
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Monday 8 June 2009
Diabetes in the UK 2009: Key statistics on diabetes. June 2009
Diabetes UK
This report looks at diabetes in the UK today. It contains statistics about who is affected and how.
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This report looks at diabetes in the UK today. It contains statistics about who is affected and how.
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Research links vitamin D with dementia protection
Mental Health Foundation
Vitamin D could boost brain function and offer protection from dementia, research suggests.
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Vitamin D could boost brain function and offer protection from dementia, research suggests.
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Friday 5 June 2009
Primary care service framework: Gypsies and Travellers
Primary Care Contracting
This PCSF has been developed to assist commissioners in ensuring that Gypsy and Traveller communities are able to access mainstream primary care. It may be used to assist PCTs to design new services or to adapt or front-end existing ones to make them accessible.
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This PCSF has been developed to assist commissioners in ensuring that Gypsy and Traveller communities are able to access mainstream primary care. It may be used to assist PCTs to design new services or to adapt or front-end existing ones to make them accessible.
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Tuesday 2 June 2009
PHCN Newsletter April 2009
Public Health Commissioning Network
This newsletter briefly summarises the progress in setting up a national network of commissioners for England.
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This newsletter briefly summarises the progress in setting up a national network of commissioners for England.
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Monday 1 June 2009
The Paddington Alcohol Test - 2009
The College of Emergency Medicine
The Paddington Alcohol Test is a clinical and therapeutic tool to ‘make the connection’ between Emergency Department attendance and drinking alcohol. It was specifically developed for use in busy Emergency Departments to make best use of the "Opportunistic Teachable Moment".
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The Paddington Alcohol Test is a clinical and therapeutic tool to ‘make the connection’ between Emergency Department attendance and drinking alcohol. It was specifically developed for use in busy Emergency Departments to make best use of the "Opportunistic Teachable Moment".
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Elderly population across Europe past, present and future
Office of Health Economics
This briefing looks at how the population is ageing in the largest EU member states and in the EU overall.
Populations in virtually every country in the world are living longer, which is indeed good news but this has consequences for health care and pensions especially, as the older populations use more of these services.
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This briefing looks at how the population is ageing in the largest EU member states and in the EU overall.
Populations in virtually every country in the world are living longer, which is indeed good news but this has consequences for health care and pensions especially, as the older populations use more of these services.
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Incidence trends for childhood type 1 diabetes in Europe during 1989—2003 and predicted new cases 2005—20: a multicentre prospective registration stud
The Lancet
28th May 2009
It is already known that type 1 diabetes in children is on the rise. This paper quantifies this increase in incidence in 17 European countries over a 25-year period. The authors then use this data to estimate that by 2020, the incidence of diabetes could increase by 50% in children under 5-years and as much as 70% in children under 15-years meaning that many more children will need access to health care services - a useful point for health policy makers to note.
For full text, contact the NHS Leeds Libraries
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28th May 2009
It is already known that type 1 diabetes in children is on the rise. This paper quantifies this increase in incidence in 17 European countries over a 25-year period. The authors then use this data to estimate that by 2020, the incidence of diabetes could increase by 50% in children under 5-years and as much as 70% in children under 15-years meaning that many more children will need access to health care services - a useful point for health policy makers to note.
For full text, contact the NHS Leeds Libraries
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