The national evaluation of the Better Mental Health Fund – report by the Centre for Mental health
Key learning points are shared on how investment can be used to improve mental health in local communities
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How to identify dementia in people with hearing loss – alert by the NIHR
The first reliable test for dementia in people with hearing loss has been produced.
NHS launches new campaign and resources to help spot early signs of life-threatening constipation in people with a learning disability
These fantastic resources include social media assets, leaflets, posters and an animation
NHS clinical guide for front line staff to support the management of patients with a learning disability and autistic people
Relevant for all clinical specialities, this guide is designed to help staff know how to provide good care for this...
New guidance from the government on incident planning for potent synthetic opioids
After concerns that synthetic opioids are being seen more often in local drug markets the government has prepared guidance for...
NICE CG189 Obesity: identification, assessment and management
Updated in July 2023, this guideline focuses on identifying, assessing and managing obesity in children, young people and adults
NICE NG122 Lung cancer: diagnosis and management
In July 2023 the systemic anti-cancer therapy treatment pathways for advanced non-small-cell lung cancer were added to and updated
CQC publishes latest annual report on the safer management of Controlled Drugs for 2022
Main recommendations included making sure your governance processes are up-to-date and fit for purpose and making sure prescribing at transfer...
Variations in the delivery of palliative care services to adults by the HSIB
Safety recommendations were made to NHS England following this investigation
NHS England guidance on acute inpatient mental health care for adults and older adults
This is the first time that NHS England has published national policy guidance outlining its vision for inpatient mental health...
MHRA publishes new corporate plan
The new plan outlines their strategic direction over the coming three years (2023-2026)
Government announces future investigation to examine mental health inpatient settings
The future Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) will carry out a series of investigations focused on mental health inpatient...