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Exceptional care at the end of life
- Author:
- GREENWOOD Lynne
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 20.5.10, 2010, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Reports on some of the innovations and improvements being made with the £286 million allocated to primary care trusts as part of the 2008 end of life care strategy. These include AMBER (assessment, management, best practice, engagement for recovery) - a tool to promote better personalised care for patients whose recovery is uncertain and a new bereavement suite at Southend University Hospital Foundation Trust.
The national standard for intermediate care
- Author:
- GREENWOOD Lynne
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 3.12.09, 2009, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Some of the results from a pilot audit of standards in 116 intermediate care services are briefly presented. The audit was conducted by the British Geriatric Society. The possibility of a comprehensive national audit is also discussed.
Parlez-vous health?
- Author:
- GREENWOOD Lynne
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 4.9.08, 2008, pp.25-26.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Sheffield PCT has produced a quick guide to help its staff learn six phrases in Urdu, so they can better communicate and engage with the Asian community.
Its not about Americans in 10-gallon hats, it's about people who can deliver a high quality service
- Author:
- GREENWOOD Lynne
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 5.10.06, 2006, pp.22-24.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
The author looks at Central and Greater Derby PCTs decision to award UnitedHealth Europe (UHE) a contract to provide GP services. The PCT believes UHE will best meet local people's needs.
The in-crowd
- Author:
- GREENWOOD Lynne
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 29.1.04, 2004, pp.40-41.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Obstacles that make it difficult for disabled people to use healthcare premises will soon be outlawed when the Disability Discrimination Act is fully enforced. Looks at what support is available when trusts have to convert their premises.
Fired up
- Author:
- GREENWOOD Lynne
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 4.12.03, 2003, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Reports on associated initiatives in Doncaster and Barnsley, including a video and intervention services, which has resulted in smoking cessation rates well above the national standards.
Bringing it all back home
- Author:
- GREENWOOD Lynne
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 17.9.02, 2002, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Looks at two ground-breaking nurse-led initiatives in intermediate care which help patients move from hospital to home.
Lifting the lid
- Author:
- GREENWOOD Lynn
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 30.5.02, 2002, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Briefly reports on a successful project in Newcastle which involved service users in the development of mental health services.
Something old something new
- Author:
- GREENWOOD Lynne
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 28.2.02, 2002, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
New models of working are needed to tackle the care needs of the growing number of elderly people. The author talks to the pioneers of a collaborative approach in the National Health Service in Trent.
It looks like trouble
- Author:
- GREENWOOD Lynne
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 14.9.00, 2000, pp.13-14.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
The NHS's approach to information technology is in the dock yet again with the same news that new systems will be used for the roll-out of NHS direct.