By Centre for Mental Health (2012)
This paper argues that local councils and the new health and wellbeing boards can support the commissioning of recovery-oriented services, as well as promoting good mental health and wellbeing in communities. It outlines the ways in which health and wellbeing boards can influence commissioning to promote and protect mental wellbeing and support recovery.
By NICE (2012)
This guidance aims to help to strengthen home visiting and early education services, and recommends that health professionals are alert to any factors that may pose a risk to a child’s social and emotional wellbeing. It recommends that each health and wellbeing board should ensure that the social and emotional wellbeing of vulnerable children features in its health and wellbeing strategy, as one of the most effective ways of addressing health inequalities.
By Local Government Information Unit (October 2012)
This report argues that a culture of delivering care in 15 minute time slots is affecting the quality of life of older people and other recipients of social care services. It highlights the challenges and opportunities faced by commissioners and provides a commissioning checklist for domicilary care.
By Department of Health (2012)
These guidance documents are aimed at PCT and SHA transition directors, lead and governance leads. They cover the transfer of intellectual property currently held by PCTs and SHAs and also the preparation of transfer schemes under the Health and Social Care Act 2012.
Click here to view Transfer of intellectual property rights and related assets
Click here to view Transfer documentation: identifying legal title in assets and liabilities and completing transfer documentation
Gillam, S. et al. Annals of Family Medicine, 2012; 10(5): 461-468
Primary care practices in the United Kingdom have received substantial financial rewards for achieving standards set out in the Quality and Outcomes Framework since April 2004. This article reviews the growing evidence for the impact of the framework on the quality of primary medical care.