Health News Digest

24th January 2020

(covering news from the 17th January 2020)

This weekly digest contains details of the latest health-related news/articles in the general media, new publications of interest and press releases from the Department of Health. The digest has 6 key sections,

• Public Health England
• Practice Based Commissioning
• Legislation
• Latest Health-related News Links
• Newspapers
• ‘Other Sources’ which are less frequently updated

If you have any questions about the digest please contact us at knowledgeservices@dudley.gov.uk

To access any document/article please click on the document title, which is a hyperlink or right click on the hyperlink and select open in a new window.

Legislation

Statutory Instruments and Acts of Parliament

http://www.opsi.gov.uk/legislation/whatsnew.htm

The Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 (Commencement) Regulations 2020

The Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) (Amendment) Order 2020

Latest Health-Related News Links

BBC Health News Online

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/default.stm

East Kent hospitals: Care watchdog inspects trust after baby death apology

China coronavirus: Cases ‘highly likely’ in the UK

Devoted football fans experience ‘dangerous’ levels of stress

NHS pledges elderly rapid response community teams

Can wearing masks stop the spread of viruses?

Problem gambling: Why do some people become addicted?

Beyond Veganuary: Is going plant-based a smart way to lose weight?

Burnout: ‘Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired’

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Newspapers

Please note that hyperlinks to some newspaper articles may be withdrawn or amended during the day or following week. This is outside the Library’s control.

The Independent

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/

‘I just ignored the pile of letters’: as cervical cancer rates rise why are women avoiding smear tests?

How will new ‘age appropriate’ code protect children online?

What are the laws for sperm donation in the UK?

Alcopops contain as much sugar as four iced doughnuts, experts warn

The Guardian

https://society.guardian.co.uk/health/

WHO urges global unity in fight against coronavirus outbreak

NHS ‘rapid response teams’ to help sick and older people at home

Pneumonia: what are the symptoms and who is at risk?

Formulations of glyphosate-based weedkillers are toxic, tests show

Coronavirus outbreak: doctors use robot to treat first known US patient

England’s poorest ‘get worse NHS care’ than wealthiest citizens

Yes wee can: study gives green light to use urine as crop fertiliser

HPV infections nearly eliminated in England under vaccine scheme

Emergency dementia admissions to hospitals up 35% in five years

GPs in revolt over NHS England’s plan to increase their workload

Lack of antibiotics in low income countries ‘worsening superbugs threat’

Let men in Britain donate sperm after death, say ethicists

Cervical cancer could be eliminated in England, experts say

Eating disorders: 12 deaths in seven years led to coroner warnings

Free period products to be available in schools and colleges in England

LEDs used in tests to replace invasive medical procedures

Schools ‘converting toilet blocks into isolation booths’

Other Sources

National Institute For Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)

http://www.nice.org.uk/

Digital and mobile interventions could support regular health services in helping people stop smoking and reduce their risk of obesity, says NICE

Care matters – Working together to get support right for adult carers

Care Quality Commission (formerly Healthcare Commission)

CQC reports on safe use of radiation in health care settings

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King’s Fund

https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/

Nothing to report

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Local Government Association

https://www.local.gov.uk/

LGA responds to IPPR report on digital inclusion

Increasing uptake for vaccinations: maximising the role of councils

Special Educational Needs and Disability Funding, House of Commons, 29 January 2020

LGA: Vaccination strategy urgently needed to help boost immunity

Adult social care relative needs formulas – LGA illustration (January 2020)

LGA responds to CPRE report on new housing design

LGA responds to Commission for Equality in Mental Health report

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