Chief Executives' Bulletin 31 March - 6 April 2000 Issue 9
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Hard copy versions of these publications can be ordered from the NHS Responseline 08701 555 455. Contents: NHS interest 1. A Health Service of all the talents: Developing the NHS workforce 3.Economic & Monetary Union and the NHS 4. National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease (HSC) 5. Nurse Midwife and Health Visitor Consultants - Second Tranche 8. Hospital outpatient services: report of a CSAG Committee chaired by Professor Pamela Enderby NHS / Social Care interest 12. Commencement of sections 29 and 30 of the Health Act, 1999 13. HAZARD NOTICE - MDA HN2000(02) One Touchâ Blood Glucose Test Strips, Lot Number 925722A: Recall. NHS interest
A Health Service of all the talents: Developing the NHS workforce 6/4/00 - Alan Milburn, Secretary of State for Health, today launched proposals for radical changes to the way in which NHS staff are educated, trained and used. The consultation document A Health Service of All the Talents : Developing the NHS Workforce is the result of a review of workforce planning in the NHS which makes a series of recommendations for change. In launching the consultation document Mr Milburn said: "Two weeks ago the Prime Minister issued five challenges to the NHS, one of which was to the health professions. He, and I, want to see them working more flexibly, breaking down traditional barriers and demarcations. We want to see a NHS in which staff work more flexibly, in which they are not confined by an outdated view of what is appropriate for particular professionals to do and where they use the full range of their skills for the benefit of patients. This means changes to the way in which staff are educated, trained, regulated and used by the NHS." "This consultation document, which stems from a commitment given by Frank Dobson last year, sets out proposals for change which will help to deliver this new NHS workforce. The proposals are wide-ranging and present challenges to all those involved in educating and employing health service staff - to Universities, to Health Authorities Trusts and Primary Care Groups, to the regulatory bodies and to the professions themselves. I am convinced that the changes it proposes are needed. But before we draw up action plans we want to hear the views of all those involved". http://www.doh.gov.uk/wfprconsult Ref 21325. Hard copies mailed to CEs, Chairs, Medical Dir., Dir. of Personnel Dir., Nurse Dir. on 11/4/00
Pay and conditions of service: remuneration of administrative dental officers and community clinical dental officers of health authorities 31/3/00 - This Advance Letter authorised changes with effect from 1 April 2000 in the remuneration of administrative dental officers and community dental officers of Health Authorities and those that are employed by NHS Trusts Ref. 21324 Hard copies available.
Economic & Monetary Union and the NHS 6/4/00 - Colin Reeve's letter of 30 March 2000 on Economic & Monetary Union and the NHS states the Government's policy of "prepare and decide" on EMU. It announces the requirement for all NHS bodies to plan for the possible introduction of the euro as part of this policy. It asks that their Euro Co-ordinator be provided with the necessary assistance to ensure the success of the planning exercise. Ref. 21404 Hard copies available 7/6/00
National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease 4/4/00 - HSC 2000/012 1. The National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease was published on 6 March. Dr Roger Boyle's appointment as National Director for Heart Disease was also announced. Copies of the associated press releases are: 2000/0130 - and 2000/0131 2. Implementation of the NSF was identified as one of the "Saving Lives" priorities in the National Priorities Guidance for 2000/01 to 20002/03. All NHS bodies should now work with their local communities to take this forward. HSC 2000/12 was mailed to the NHS, councils and Directors of Social Services 5/4/00 There has been a delay in the production of hard copies of "The National Service Framework (NSF) on Coronary Heart Disease" - mentioned in Bulletin issue 5 (3-9 March 2000). These have now been mailed to HAs, Trusts, PCGs, GP practices and Local Authorities. Copies can also be requested from the Responseline 08701 555 455. Links: Main document http://www.doh.gov.uk/nsf/coronary.htm Executive summary http://www.doh.gov.uk/nsf/chdexecsum.htm Main document in portable document format (128pp) http://www.doh.gov.uk/pdfs/chdnsf.pdf Executive summary in portable document format (20pp) http://www.doh.gov.uk/pdfs/chdexecsum.pdf
Nurse Midwife and Health Visitor Consultants - Second Tranche 5/4/00 - PL /CNO 2000/4 1. In January the Secretary of State for Health announced the first 141 nurse, midwife and health visitor consultant posts in England. The selection and appointment process is now underway. 2. Building up the number of posts is a national priority. This letter invites submission of proposals for a second tranche. Ref 21393. Being mailed to NHS Nursing Directors and Advisors 11/4/00
Department of Health response to reports on pain, outpatients, depression and epilepsy by the Clinical Standards Advisory Group.
Services for people with depression: report of a CSAG Committee chaired by Professor Chris Thompson Main document Summary available
Hospital outpatient services: report of a CSAG Committee chaired by Professor Pamela Enderby Main document Summary available
Services for people with pain: CSAG report on services for NHS patients with acute and chronic pain: March 2000 Main document Summary available
Services for people who have epilepsy: report of a CSAG Committee chaired by Professor Alison Kitson Main document Summary available
Vitamin K, which occurs naturally in food especially in liver and some vegetables, helps to make blood clot in order to prevent bleeding. During early infancy when fed entirely on milk, babies have very little vitamin K. A very few babies (estimated 1 in 10,000 full term babies) can suffer bleeding due to vitamin K deficiency. When this occurs in the brain it may cause brain-damage or even death. The risk of bleeding is effectively removed when sufficient extra vitamin K is given to babies. A leaflet has been prepared to advise parents of this and to promote Vitamin K supplements. Copies of the leaflet, "Vitamin K : Information for parents to be" should be made freely available to parents. Ref.20033 Copies available
NHS / Social Care interest
Commencement of sections 29 and 30 of the Health Act, 1999 31/3/00 - Introduction of sections 29 and 30 of the Health Act: new guidance, regulations and directions outlining the extended powers of section 28A to transfer money from the NHS to Local Government to fund services, and the introduction of new powers under section 28BB to transfer money from Local Government to the NHS to fund services. Statutory Instrument 618 National Health Service (Payments by Local Authorities to NHS Bodies) (prescribed Functions) Regulations 2000' http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/ Or visit the Joint Unit website on www.doh.gov.uk/jointunit/28a28bb.htm HSC 2000/11 LAC(2000)10 will be mailed to Chairs of PCGs and PCTs CHCs 7/4/00.
HAZARD NOTICE - MDA HN2000(02) One Touchâ Blood Glucose Test Strips, Lot Number 925722A: Recall. http://www.medical-devices.gov.uk/hn2000(02).htm 31/3/00 - This Hazard Notice was issued on 31 March to NHS Trust and Health Authority Chief Executives and Social Services Directors. As usual, it was also faxed to Trust, Health Authority and Social Services liaison officers for immediate action and for onward distribution as specified in the Notice. For further information on the role and nomination of liaison officers e-mail us on: Details of all Medical Devices Agency publication can be found on their website http://www.medical-devices.gov.uk The documents in this bulletin are Crown copyright but may be reproduced by NHS and Local Authority staff without formal permission or charge for personal or in-house use - ©2000 Back to Chief Executive's Bulletin Home Page |
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