In a review of her first 100 days in the role, England’s Patient Safety Commissioner Dr Henrietta Hughes outlines how Dr Hughes has heard from patients, families, healthcare professionals and senior leaders on what needs to change to improve the safety of medicines and medical devices. In it, she calls for a cultural change throughout the health system and sets out her plans for the future.
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‘Vital’ staff flu
The NHS has launched a flu vaccination drive
Frontline colleagues across health and care sectors are being urged to get a flu vaccination as early as possible. The health service is aiming for every single member of eligible staff to get a flu vaccine this year.
Ruth May, Chief Nursing Officer for England said;
“Every year we urge our colleagues to protect themselves, their families and their patients by taking up the free flu jab, and every year more and more do – but this year’s call is the most vital we have ever made.
“The flu has a serious impact on the health of thousands of people every winter, and with the added risk of Covid-19 this year the NHS needs as many of its staff as possible to be fighting fit over the coming months.
“And even more importantly, just as we are making every effort to stop the spread of coronavirus in our hospitals, so we must also do the same for flu. Getting a vaccine is the single most effective way every member of our staff can contribute to this.”
To find out more click here.
We all need to be prepared to face the Winter, book your place for a flu jab by contacting the relevant department as below:
| Venue | Date | Time | Contact name | Contact details |
| Sceptre Point Meeting Room 5 | 21/09 | 9.30am – 11.30am | LCTHQ Reception | 01772 695300 |
| Lantern Centre Seminar Room | 21/09 | 1pm – 3pm | Donna Andrews – Garlick | 01772 773500 |
| Lancaster, DeVitre House Clinic Room | 22/09 | 9.30am – 11.30am | Louise Udall | Louise.Udall@lancashirecare.nhs.uk |
| Lancaster, DeVitre House Clinic Room | 22/09 | 1pm – 3pm | Louise Udall | Louise.Udall@lancashirecare.nhs.uk |
| The Harbour Skills Room | 22/09 | 9.30am-11.30am | Harbour Reception | 01253 447700 |
| The Harbour Skills Room | 23/09 | 9.30am – 11.30am | Harbour Reception | 01253 447700 |
| Pendle View, RBH Seminar Room | 24/09 | 9.30am-11:30am | Beverley Fielding | Beverley.Fielding@Lancashirecare.nhs.uk |
| Pendle View, RBH Seminar Room | 24/09 | 1pm – 3pm | Beverley Fielding | Beverley.Fielding@Lancashirecare.nhs.uk |
| The Harbour Skills Room | 25/09 | 9.30am – 11:30am | Skills Room | 01253 447700 |
| The Harbour Skills Room | 25/09 | 9.30am – 11:30am | Skills Room | 01253 447700 |
Top tips for travelling safely in the UK
With ‘staycations’ becoming the new vacations, follow these top tips for your safety
UK Gov have highlighted 5 top tips for getting out and about in the UK:
- Know before you go – check whether the places you are visiting have any additional measure in place
- Follow advice on social distancing – keep your distance from people not in your household (2m if you can), avoid crowded places and try to avoid travelling on public transport at peak times
- Wash your hands regularly – take hand sanitiser with you in no washing facilities are available
- Check guidance on face coverings – ensure you travel with one and know where you will need to wear this
- Enjoy green spaces – remember to follow the Countryside Code
For more information click here.
Staying safe while travelling abroad
Keep up to date with health risks of your destination
The government has recently made changes to its travel policies, with the requirement to self isolate for 14 days being lifted for certain countries. Remember the current advice is to avoid all but essential international travel, however these countries are exempt from this advice.
Click here for advice and guidance about what to pack, what to do when you arrive at your destination and what you need to do on return to the UK.
Care Quality Commission
Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2018/19
The Mental Health Act 1983 is the legal framework that provides authority to detain and treat people who have a mental illness and need protection for their own health or safety, or for the safety of other people. The latest monitoring report finds there has been an improvement in the number of people being given information about their rights and being offered the support of an independent mental health advocate (IMHA). However, services need to do more to ensure that they are complying with their human rights duties.
Read the report here