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17 Mar 2016 - 16:20

null Better use of data consultation

The Cabinet Office has published a consultation about enabling information sharing between public authorities to improve the lives of citizens and support decisions on the economy and society. The consultation document and accompanying illustrative clauses and consultation stage impact assessments can be found at:... See more
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17 Mar 2016 - 16:14

null Clever use of infographics - if the world were 100 people....

When you shrink the world's population down to 100 people, this is what you get - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxXmTGBMYhw&feature=youtu.be Published on Mar 14, 2016         See more
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07 Mar 2016 - 11:08

null Public Health England's One You health campaign targeting over 40s

One You Health campaign targets over 40s Unhealthy middle-aged people must improve their lifestyles if they want to enjoy a healthy retirement, a new government campaign is warning. Public Health England's One You campaign is urging the over 40s to drink less, exercise more, eat better and give up smoking. It is the first national campaign to specifically target this group. Currently more... See more
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02 Mar 2016 - 14:32

null Nursing in numbers - infographic

Nursing: employment and vacancies by sector infographic. Illustration by Adeline O'Moreau available on the Guardian Healthcare Network See more
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02 Mar 2016 - 14:21

null The five principles behind the world’s most efficient health systems

In an article for the Guardian Healthcare Network, Mark Britnell, head of healthcare, UK and Europe, at KPMG writes on what makes the perfect health system. After working in more than 60 countries, he writes, he has seen crucial patterns in the way that healthcare is managed, delivered and funded, and he lists the five principles behind the world’s most efficient health... See more
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25 Feb 2016 - 08:35

null Who makes up the support workforce in healthcare? – infographic

The UK health sector employs more than 2.1 million people; 40% of those are support staff. This infographic reveals statistics behind those workers.   See more
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26 Jan 2016 - 14:55

null Spring Chicken Campaign and website

The Spring Chicken campaign was started two years ago because it was found that the products and services that helped older people live better, fitter and happier lives were difficult to find, dispiriting and generally sad. "We have spent the last two years trying to solve the tangible problems that come with getting older, but when we did this survey we discovered a much more... See more
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26 Jan 2016 - 14:43

null Health Matters: Harmful drinking and alcohol dependence

Public Health England have published the third edition of Health matters, a resource to support professionals working to improve population health. This edition addresses harmful drinking and alcohol dependence (Issue 3, January 2016). See more
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Philippa Lynch
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20 Jan 2016 - 15:06

null Monthly data on delayed transfers of care in LG Inform

The LGA’s Research and Information team has compiled a range of helpful data on delayed transfers of care to support councils in understanding the latest situation locally. The reports allow you to look at data nationally, by council or region and compare this to other councils and regions. The data is taken from the monthly statistics on delayed transfers of care published by NHS England.... See more
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20 Jan 2016 - 15:02

null Series of Health and Wellbeing reports in LG Inform

The following LG Inform and LG Inform Plus reports have now been published and are available to view by all. Just click on the report links below. This reports explore four themes of health and wellbeing: An overview, demographics and determinants, housing and children’s health. Through a range of charts, each report presents key metrics for a selected authority area and a comparison group,... See more
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20 Jan 2016 - 14:46

null Being overweight or obese could cause around 700,000 new UK cancers by 2035

Executive summary: Tipping the scales: Why preventing obesity makes economic sense   A new report from the UK Health Forum and Cancer Research UK has found that rising rates of obesity and overweight could lead to 700,000 new cancer cases in the UK, as well as millions of new cases of type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke. This would cost the NHS an additional £2.5 billion... See more
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20 Jan 2016 - 14:35

null Dementia Intelligence Network: Launch of the Dementia Profile and Catalogue

Public Health England's National Mental Health, Dementia and Neurology Intelligence Network announce the launch of the dementia profile and data catalogue   The dementia profile gives commissioners, local decision makers and health professionals access to local data and intelligence across the whole pathway of dementia care; from prevalence and diagnosis through to end of life. It will... See more
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20 Jan 2016 - 14:23

null Do you work with data, information and/or IT in Social Care?

Skills for Care is conducting a national survey to find out how many staff specialise in processing, analysing and compiling data and information in social care. If you’re involved in data and information management, please take a few minutes to tell them what you think. The survey is anonymous and only takes about 10 minutes to complete. The closing date is noon on Thursday 4 February... See more
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20 Jan 2016 - 14:05

null What about YOUth consultation

Health and Wellbeing of 15-year-olds in England – What About YOUth? (WAY): Public Consultation   The Health and Social Care Information Centre have launched the WAY consultation, it will run for 6 weeks and close on 28 February 2016. They are undertaking this consultation to find out more about how useful the survey findings are, how the data will be used and any improvements... See more
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14 Jan 2016 - 16:59

null Data Services for Commissioners Show and Tell Events – January 2016

Please see some information below about two upcoming show and tell events hosted by the Data Services for Commissioners Programme The Data Services for Commissioners Programme is hosting follow on events in Leeds and London during January 2016 aimed at updating you with our progress on the programme and how we are intending to move to the future state for data services for commissioners.... See more
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17 Dec 2015 - 13:15

null What about YOUth survey 2014 - LA level results now available

The What About YOUth? 2014 survey provides valuable information on the health and wellbeing of teenagers and provides robust results at a Local Authority (LA) level. The results of the survey have now been published and can be found here - http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB19244 along with a data tool published by Public Health England that allows you to explore and compare the... See more
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03 Dec 2015 - 10:10

null Big Bang Data Exhibition - Somerset House, London

Big Bang Data - an exhibition of data-driven artworks 03 December 2015 - 28 February 2016 Embankment Galleries, Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 0RN A major exhibition of diverse, dynamic, data-driven artworks and objects to demystify the world of data. Artists, designers and innovators show how the data explosion is transforming our world. This winter, Somerset House will present Big Bang... See more
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02 Dec 2015 - 16:48

null Consultation on the Survey of the Mental Health of Children and Young People 2016

NatCen Social Research and the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have been commissioned by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) to carry out the Survey of the Mental Health of Children and Young People (MHCYP) 2016. This will be the first survey of children and young people to focus on their mental health since 2004. The survey will provide data on the prevalence of mental... See more
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02 Dec 2015 - 16:40

null HSCIC Lifestyles publications

The Health and Social Care Information Centres (HSCIC) 'Lifestyles' publications cover a range of topics including smoking, alcohol, drug use, obesity and contraception. Some of these publications are sourced from surveys commissioned by the HSCIC, while a suite of compendia publications presents a range of data on the topic from a variety of sources, as well as new analyses carried out... See more
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02 Dec 2015 - 16:32

null Making sense of statistics

  The Royal Statistical Society offers a range of useful materials to help the public as well as journalists and teachers find out more about statistics. Issues like money, life expectancy and understanding the society we live in and the world around us can all be informed by understanding statistics. Their resources section on StatsLife offers a range of materials that... See more
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