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25 Apr 2016 - 08:29

null Change of name for HSCIC

New trading name and new Chair for HSCIC Two developments about HSCIC's future were announced by Life Sciences Minister George Freeman at the recent National Information Board Leadership Summit in London. He confirmed the organisation is to trade under the name of NHS Digital and use the descriptive strapline "Information and technology for better health and care." As it moves into the next... See more
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18 Apr 2016 - 11:20

null Consultation on changes to HSCIC Statistics 2016/17 - 2018/19

What is this consultation? The Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) publishes around 90 series of Official Statistics and National Statistics each year. Use of health and care statistics helps those involved to manage the system more effectively, commission better services, understand public health trends in more detail, develop new treatments and monitor the safety and... See more
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18 Apr 2016 - 11:01

null Poverty and children's personal and social relationships

Children who live in poverty are more likely to be solitary and to fall out with friends or be bullied according to new analysis of age 11 sweep data from the Millennium Cohort Study, published by the National Children's Bureau. This study was commissioned by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) and was delivered in partnership with the Centre for Longitudinal Studies (CLS) at the UCL... See more
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18 Apr 2016 - 10:41

null Health Behaviours in Young People tool - local authority level comparisons

The Health Behaviours in Young People tool provides local authority level estimates for several topic areas, based on what 15 year olds themselves said about their attitudes to healthy lifestyles and risky behaviours (self-reported), including diet and physical activity, smoking, alcohol, use of drugs, bullying and wellbeing. For each topic area, the information is shown by gender, ethnicity,... See more
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18 Apr 2016 - 10:24

null Life in the UK 2016 - Wellbeing

The ONS has released a snapshot of life in the UK charting progress across 41 indicators of national wellbeing. Seventeen of the 41 indicators have improved over the last three years, 8 have deteriorated whilst 11 have stayed the same. It is notable however, that the improvements occurred for ‘objective’ measures such as unemployment and life expectancy whereas the picture is far less rosy for... See more
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18 Apr 2016 - 10:00

null Loneliness maps published by Age UK

What factors make older people more at risk of loneliness? And do people with similar risk levels live near each other? By analysing data from the English Longitudinal Study on Ageing, Age UK have determined the factors that people tend to have when they say they are lonely. Their report explains the details (or you can read a lay-language summary). The... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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31 Mar 2016 - 11:38

null SALT data 2014-15 comparator dashboard

This helpful comparator report produced by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) analyses data from the Short and Long Term (SALT) Support data collection. This is the first year of the new SALT return, and many councils advised HSCIC of issues experienced with its implementation. Users should refer to the Data Quality statement in the SALT report for further details... See more
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30 Mar 2016 - 11:01

null Consultation on the proposal to define a Primary Carer Support Reason (CPSR) for use within Adult Social Care National Data Collections

The HSCIC and its stakeholders have developed this consultation to consider potential changes to the 2017-18 national data collections on Adult Social Care.  Its primary focus is the introduction, as outlined via the Care Act, of a classification schema for Carers’ Primary Support Reasons, and additionally the use of this schema within the Adult Social Care Finance Return (ASC-FR). Due to... See more
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30 Mar 2016 - 10:11

null Indices of Deprivation report now available on LG Inform

A new report on the latest Indices of Multiple Deprivation (2015) has been published on LG Inform. For a chosen authority users can compare overall deprivation with that of other authorities, the proportion of LSOAs which are in the ten per cent most deprived LSOAs nationally, the proportion of LSOAs which are in each decile of deprivation nationally, and the IMD scores for each of... See more
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24 Mar 2016 - 09:19

null Health matters: midlife approaches to reduce dementia risk

Public Health England (PHE) has published a new report which shows dementia is not an inevitable part of ageing but is, instead, linked to cardiovascular risk factors, such as smoking and physical inactivity. The report, entitled Health matters: midlife approaches to reduce dementia risk, is designed to help local authorities and health professionals identify the various factors that... See more
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17 Mar 2016 - 17:41

null Arts for health and wellbeing: an evaluation framework

The arts, including music, dance, theatre, visual arts and writing, are increasingly recognised as having the potential to support health and wellbeing. However, in order for arts to be included in commissioning of health and social care services, there needs to be robust evidence of their effectiveness, impacts and costs. This document published by Public Health England suggests a standard... See more
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17 Mar 2016 - 17:35

null Maximising the Value of Survey Data in Adult Social Care (MAX)

MAX is a new project funded by the Department of Health via the Quality and Outcomes of Person-centred Care Policy Research Unit (QORU). The aim of this project is to find ways to maximise the value of the Adult Social Care Survey (ASCS) and Personal Social Services Survey of Adult Carers in England (PSS SACE) for local authorities. They would like to hear from local authorities about... See more
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17 Mar 2016 - 17:29

null Infographic: District council's contribution to public health

In partnership with District Councils' Network, the King's Fund have produced a set of slides that illustrate the key role played by district councils in keeping us healthy. Please feel free to use them in your office, in documents or presentations. These slides are based on 'The district council contribution to public health: a time of challenge and opportunity', an independent report... See more
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17 Mar 2016 - 17:11

null Public release of 2015 Social Services Workforce Statistics data

The Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) has published the Personal Social Services: Staff of Social Services Departments, England as at September 2015. The report is available on our website at the following link: In addition to the written report, there are also accompanying annexes that provide council level data. A link to the publication page is also available on the National... See more
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17 Mar 2016 - 17:06

null Two new publications from the LGA on the theme of obesity and planning

The Local Government Association (LGA) have recently published two new reports on the theme of obesity and planning. Building the foundations: tackling obesity through planning and development This report outlines the actions and role that councils can take in helping to prevent and reduce the prevalence of obesity. It examines the role of town planning in contributing to the public health... See more
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17 Mar 2016 - 17:00

null Safeguarding Adults Return Comparator Dashboard

This Safeguarding Adults Return Comparator Dashboard from the HSCIC analyses data from the Safeguarding Adults Return (SAR). Comparator groups are a selection of 15 councils considered to be similar to the chosen council. They are selected according to the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Nearest Neighbour Model, which identifies similarities between councils... See more
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17 Mar 2016 - 16:56

null Mental Health Intelligence Network: Key profiling tool updates

The suite of National Mental Health, Dementia and Neurology Intelligence Network (NMHIN) profiling tools has been developed to support an intelligence driven approach to understanding and meeting need. They collate and analyse a wide range of publically available data on prevalence, risk, prevention, early intervention, assessment, treatment, outcomes and service costs. They provide... See more
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17 Mar 2016 - 16:46

null Health and housing guides provide roadmap for integrated working

Public Health England (PHE) and the Housing Learning & Improvement Network (Housing LIN) have published two practical resources aimed at improving services around housing and end of life care and on the built environment's role in promoting active ageing. The free documents are intended to build on a major undertaking by PHE, NHS England and its partners to improve integration and... See more
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17 Mar 2016 - 16:36

null HSCIC Lifestyles data findings

The Health and Social Care Information Centre Lifestyles Team recently carried out a user consultation on the four reports from the Statistics On … series which covers Obesity, Smoking, Alcohol and Drugs. The reports contain a mixture of new analysis from HES data as well as summarising information from other sources and including it in one report. Feedback was requested from users of these... See more
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17 Mar 2016 - 16:26

null Child Health Profiles 2016 now available

The Child Health Profiles 2016 presents data across 32 key health indicators of child health and wellbeing, and provide a snapshot of young people’s health by local authority and CCG in England. There is a four page profile for each local authority in England which includes a summary description of child health in the area which highlights key findings, and maps and charts showing how the... See more
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