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06 Sep 2016 - 09:53

null Public Health England has published the 2016 Health Profiles

The 2016 Health Profiles were published on the 6th September.  The Health Profiles provide a snapshot of health and wellbeing for each local authority in England using a range of charts and text. They pull together existing information in one place and contain data on a range of indicators for local populations. Health Profiles are intended as ‘conversation starters’ to highlight local... See more
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31 Aug 2016 - 15:20

null Dementia Citizens goes live - launched by Nesta

There are 850,000 people with dementia in the UK, and this is expected to increase to over 1 million by 2025*.  Not only is there is no cure, but we know much less than we would like about how to care for people with dementia. We need to learn faster. At the beginning of August 2016 Nesta launched Dementia Citizens, a platform that brings together researchers and those... See more
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31 Aug 2016 - 10:58

null Digital tools creating real networks of care

Carers UK has just launched the Digital Resource for Carers, a solution that combines their own digital products and online resources with links to local information and support, providing a comprehensive online tool for carers which can reach them – and which they can use - at the click of a mouse. The Digital Resource for Carers includes: About Me: building resilience for carers: an... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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31 Aug 2016 - 10:15

null Making the Internet of Things work for an ageing population

Find out more about the 15 finalists of the Smart Ageing Prize, who are using the Internet of Things to aid independent living, reduce social isolation and manage chronic conditions. The opportunities created by an ageing population and the expansion of the silver economy are often overlooked. AAL’s Smart Ageing Prize aims to highlight the transformative potential of the Internet of Things... See more
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31 Aug 2016 - 09:37

null Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Champions Roadshow

The Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) is an integral part of the Better Care Fund, with £394 million allocated to the Grant; encouraging areas to think strategically about the use of home adaptations and technologies to support people to live independently at home, and to take a joined-up approach to improving outcomes across health, social care and housing. Over the last 25 years DFGs have... See more
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16 Aug 2016 - 17:53

null Atlas of dementia care published

A new dementia atlas, published by the government, shows NHS care for the condition across England. The atlas maps five themes of care - prevention, diagnosis, support, living with dementia and end of life care - using benchmarks for each. For example, every person living with dementia should have an annual check-up to review their care needs. Regional variation in population density and age... See more
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10 Aug 2016 - 08:17

null GoodSAM saves its first life

GoodSAM is a smartphone app that alerts first-aiders to nearby medical emergencies. Last month NESTA had confirmation that, for the first time, GoodSAM has helped to save a life. See more here. Through the Centre for Social Action Innovation Fund, Nesta and the Cabinet Office have supported the London Ambulance Service to integrate GoodSAM into their 999 systems. This means that, if a 999... See more
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31 Aug 2016 - 08:22

null MAX Toolkit - maximising the value of survey data in adult social care

UPDATE: The MAX project team are hosting a series of information sharing events in London to provide MAX toolkit users with opportunities to learn how to get the most from the toolkit and to hear how other local authorities have used the toolkit elements. The events are free to attend and will include lunch. Travel expenses will also be reimbursed. The first event will be hosted at Friends... See more
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01 Sep 2016 - 15:02

null My ageing parent - a website designed to support those helping and caring for the elderly

myageingparent.com has been set up by Alex Ingram and Deborah Stone. It is designed to help those looking after and supporting elderly relatives or friends to help them. Packed full of information, it is a proactive site, which helps you find the answers to all the questions you might have. Whether you need specific information on care options,  funding, or how to keep your older... See more
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04 Aug 2016 - 09:17

null Local Area Walking and Cycling

The Department for |Transport have released a report which reveals that there has been a statistically significant increase in the percentage of people walking frequently in England.  Published on 12 July 2016, the report show that 50.6% of people walked at five times a week, up 6.9% from 2012. Figures also reveal that there has been no statistically significant change in reported... See more
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04 Aug 2016 - 08:58

null 3D printed food - bringing back the pleasure of eating to patients who can no longer chew

Included in a recent episode (3/8/2016) of the Digital Human on BBC Radio 4 I heard this intriguing interview with Dr. Kjeld van Bommel speaking about the PERFORMANCE project, talking about opportunities for the care of the elderly and patients who are unable to chew, using 3D printing technology. Within the PERFORMANCE project, funded by the EU, they are working on the... See more
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02 Aug 2016 - 09:00

null One hour of activity needed to offset harmful effects of sitting at a desk

Risk of dying increases among desk-based workers who sit for eight hours and do low amounts of exercise, new research finds - link to Guardian article At least an hour of physical activity a day may be required to offset  for eight hours, according to the latest study to highlight the perils of a sedentary lifestyle. The World Health Organisation (WHO) guideline, adopted by... See more
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28 Jul 2016 - 11:53

null What can Pokémon Go do for your council and community?

Could the Pokemon Go craze have a positive impact on your community? This article in Public Sector Executive highlights the potential opportunities for local services and community health and activity from the new Pokemon Go craze!   What can Pokémon Go do for your council and community? 28.07.2016 (Go to original article for linked articles) I’m sure you’ve seen... See more
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26 Jul 2016 - 08:26

null Canal & River Trust days out for kids

Ditch the screens and get outdoors! The impact of computer games on our children’s development is an ongoing debate – as is the effect of adults being stuck to our smart phones all weekend… But there’s no doubt that obsessive behaviour in any area of life is a cause for concern, and certainly a habit that needs to be broken occasionally. It might feel as though we visit the great outdoors... See more
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21 Jul 2016 - 08:32

null Health matters: getting every adult active every day

The latest edition of Public Health England's Health Matters introduces a range of data, tools and resources to help professionals promote adult physical activity. This edition focuses on getting every adult active every day by building physical activity into daily routines. This edition of Health Matters adopts PHE’s national physical activity framework, Everybody Active Every Day, which... See more
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21 Jul 2016 - 08:21

null Why the closure of care.data is bad news for the NHS and society

Article by Roger Taylor published by the Guardian Healthcare Network Without data sharing we are either blind to the impact of social institutions or we give those who run them control over the public narrative of their benefits. Care.data, the NHS plan to create a national dataset of patient information that could be shared with researchers, has officially been brought to a close. The... See more
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12 Jul 2016 - 08:14

null Invitation to a workshop: Transparency in Health and Social Care, (21st July in London, 22nd July in Manchester)

The Department of Health’s Transparency Team would like to invite you to a Workshop on Intelligent Transparency in Health and Social Care. This event will be held in two locations:   ·         London: Thursday 21st July, 14:00-15:30 at Richmond House, 79 Whitehall, London SW1A 2NS.   ·        ... See more
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11 Jul 2016 - 10:53

null Cardiologist's Kitchen food blog

Helping everyone improve their health, blood pressure, cholesterol & weight through contemporary evidence-based dietary interventions Dr Ali Khavandi, a consultant interventional cardiologist writes the Cardiologist’s Kitchen food blog food blog in an attempt to offer his patients easy ideas for healthy meals that don’t cost the earth. Taken from an article written by the... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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11 Jul 2016 - 09:12

null Report and case studies - Public health's role in local government and NHS integration

The Local Government Association and the Association of Directors of Public Health have teamed up in preparing a valuable report describing how public health can support integration, and through six case studies illustrates what Public Health’s expertise can contribute to the planning, commissioning and delivering of more integrated services.   Find out more in the report To see how... See more
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30 Jun 2016 - 13:58

null Family Resources Survey (FRS) 2014/15

The Family Resources Survey (FRS) is a continuous household survey which collects information on a representative sample of private households in the United Kingdom. Detailed information is recorded on respondents’ income from all sources; housing tenure; caring needs and responsibilities; disability; expenditure on housing; education; pension participation; childcare; family circumstances;... See more
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