NHS England hospitals told to spot dying patients sooner
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NHS England hospitals told to spot dying patients sooner

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/apr/26/nhs-england-patient-safety-alert-sepsis By Denis Campbell Health policy editor Patient safety alert issued after 100 people died in 2017 when their failing health was not recognised Hospitals and ambulance services have been told to get better at identifying patients at risk of dying after 100 people died last year when their failing health was not recognised….

Hospitals miss dementia even when already diagnosed
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Hospitals miss dementia even when already diagnosed

This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/04/24/hospitals-miss-dementia-even-already-diagnosed/ By Laura Donnelly, health editor  Dementia is being missed by hospital doctors in four in ten cases, research shows. The study by University College London Hospital found medical staff are routinely treating patients without realising that they had been diagnosed with dementia. Researchers said the failure to properly record their illness meant vulnerable elderly…

Sugary drinks ban looming for NHS hospitals as one third fail to sign up to reduction scheme
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Sugary drinks ban looming for NHS hospitals as one third fail to sign up to reduction scheme

This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2018/04/04/sugary-drinks-ban-looming-nhs-hospitals-one-third-fail-sign/ By Sarah Knapton, science editor  The NHS could bring in a complete ban of sugary drinks in hospitals after more than a third of trusts failed to sign up to a scheme to cut sales. Hospitals and retailers were given until the end of March to reduce the number of sugary soft…

3,000 new midwives to ‘transform hospital safety’
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3,000 new midwives to ‘transform hospital safety’

This article was taken from: https://news.sky.com/story/thousands-of-new-midwives-to-be-announced-11303509 By  Sky News The Royal College of Midwives has welcomed the move but warns that it will take years to “transform” maternity services. Three thousand extra midwives are to be trained over the next four years in the largest-ever increase of maternity staff in England. The plans will be announced…

Social care network: leadership, learning and development hub Balloon buddies and cycle rides: the care staff getting active at work
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Social care network: leadership, learning and development hub Balloon buddies and cycle rides: the care staff getting active at work

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/social-care-network/2018/mar/13/balloon-buddies-and-cycle-rides-the-care-staff-getting-active-at-work By Alannah Francis Making healthy choices can be tricky for some care workers, but activities with clients help incorporate exercise into a shift Emma Chick is passionate about helping her team maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. As head of caregiver experience at Home Instead in Maidstone, she compares the office to a…