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19/03/2010
Personal health budgets information sheet March 2010
The March 2010 information sheet for the Department of Health personal health budgets pilot programme includes an update on the relevant legislation and the pilot programme evaluation; a focus on workforce engagement; plus milestones so far, events and the Learning Network website.
The March 2010 information sheet for the Department of Health personal health budgets pilot programme includes an update on the relevant legislation and the pilot programme evaluation; a focus on workforce engagement; plus milestones so far, events and the Learning Network website.
19/03/2010
NMHDU: Paths to personalisation
The "Paths to personalisation in mental health" guide is launched today by the National Mental Health Development Unit (NMHDU).
The "Paths to personalisation in mental health" guide is launched today by the National Mental Health Development Unit (NMHDU).
17/03/2010
Putting everyone First' personalisation conference 10 June
This London conference from the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) on 10 June focuses on how to make personalisation work for older people and people that have mental health problems.
This London conference from the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) on 10 June focuses on how to make personalisation work for older people and people that have mental health problems.
26/02/2010
'Preparing for change' conference 22/23 March
The similarities and differences between healthcare systems in the UK and the USA will come under the microscope during a unique conference at the University of Chester on 22 and 23 March.
The similarities and differences between healthcare systems in the UK and the USA will come under the microscope during a unique conference at the University of Chester on 22 and 23 March.
26/02/2010
Public Consultation on Right to Control Regulations
On 25 February 2010 the Office for Disability Issues (ODI) launched a consultation on the regulations which govern the eight Trailblazer areas in England where the Right to Control is being tested. The Right to Control will give disabled people more choice and control over the support they need to live their lives, by enabling disabled adults to shape the support they receive, or to take money with which to buy their own services or equipment.
On 25 February 2010 the Office for Disability Issues (ODI) launched a consultation on the regulations which govern the eight Trailblazer areas in England where the Right to Control is being tested. The Right to Control will give disabled people more choice and control over the support they need to live their lives, by enabling disabled adults to shape the support they receive, or to take money with which to buy their own services or equipment.
09/02/2010
In Control's Big Event 16 March 2010
In Control are hosting the international Big Event on personalisation on 16 March 2010 at the BT Convention Centre, Liverpool. Come and visit the Department of Health personalisation stand at the event.
In Control are hosting the international Big Event on personalisation on 16 March 2010 at the BT Convention Centre, Liverpool. Come and visit the Department of Health personalisation stand at the event.
19/01/2010
Direct payments for health: consultation on proposals for regulations and guidance closed
The consultation on 'Direct payments for health care: a consultation on proposals for regulations and guidance' closed on 8 January 2010. The Department of Health will be publishing a formal response soon and thanks everyone who submitted a response
The consultation on 'Direct payments for health care: a consultation on proposals for regulations and guidance' closed on 8 January 2010. The Department of Health will be publishing a formal response soon and thanks everyone who submitted a response
18/12/2009
The human factor, Nesta
This paper discusses how the NHS can make significant savings by transforming health care, through radical patient-centred service redesign and more effective approaches to public behaviour change.
This paper discusses how the NHS can make significant savings by transforming health care, through radical patient-centred service redesign and more effective approaches to public behaviour change.
18/12/2009
Personal health budgets December 09 information sheet
The December 2009 information sheet for the Department of Health personal health budgets pilot programme includes an update on the relevant legislation, the pilot programme evaluation, milestones so far and a focus on engagement and communication.
The December 2009 information sheet for the Department of Health personal health budgets pilot programme includes an update on the relevant legislation, the pilot programme evaluation, milestones so far and a focus on engagement and communication.
10/12/2009
Shaping personal health budgets, a view from the top
A new report from the NHS Confederation examines the views of 40 senior leaders from local health and social care organisations on the opportunities and challenges surrounding the roll out of personal health budgets. The report is supported by the National Mental Health Development Unit, and can be downloaded from the NHS Confederation website.
A new report from the NHS Confederation examines the views of 40 senior leaders from local health and social care organisations on the opportunities and challenges surrounding the roll out of personal health budgets. The report is supported by the National Mental Health Development Unit, and can be downloaded from the NHS Confederation website.
08/12/2009
Final New Horizons in Mental Health document published
Following a public consultation earlier this year, the Goverment has published its final New Horizons in Mental Health approach. "New Horizons: A Shared Vision for Mental Health", launched today, is the Government's new over-arching vision for mental health in England to improve services and help prevent people developing mental health illness.
Following a public consultation earlier this year, the Goverment has published its final New Horizons in Mental Health approach. "New Horizons: A Shared Vision for Mental Health", launched today, is the Government's new over-arching vision for mental health in England to improve services and help prevent people developing mental health illness.
25/11/2009
NHS Constitution: a consultation on new patient rights
The Government is currently consulting on new entitlements for patients, and the inclusion of these in the NHS Constitution. One of the longer-term proposals it includes is that all patients who could benefit from a personal health budget should have the right to be offered one.
The Government is currently consulting on new entitlements for patients, and the inclusion of these in the NHS Constitution. One of the longer-term proposals it includes is that all patients who could benefit from a personal health budget should have the right to be offered one.
19/11/2009
Health Act 2009
Primary care trusts are already able to offer personal health budgets that do not involve giving money directly to individuals. The Health Act - which received Royal Assent on 12 November 2009 - will extend these options by allowing selected primary care trust sites to test direct payments as part of a pilot. The aim is to give patients more choice and control over the care they receive.
Primary care trusts are already able to offer personal health budgets that do not involve giving money directly to individuals. The Health Act - which received Royal Assent on 12 November 2009 - will extend these options by allowing selected primary care trust sites to test direct payments as part of a pilot. The aim is to give patients more choice and control over the care they receive.
23/10/2009
Direct Payments for Health : A consultation on proposals for regulations and guidance
The Government has brought out a consultation document to seek views on proposals for piloting direct payments for health care. This is part of the wider pilot programme to explore personal health budgets announced in High Quality Care For All. This consultation will run from 23 October 2009 to 8 January 2010.
The Government has brought out a consultation document to seek views on proposals for piloting direct payments for health care. This is part of the wider pilot programme to explore personal health budgets announced in High Quality Care For All. This consultation will run from 23 October 2009 to 8 January 2010.
21/10/2009
Personalisation in the NHS: An opportunity to become part of In Control's membership community
In Control have invited all Health organisations to join the second phase of their latest practice, research & development programme "Staying in Control." This programme will build on the success of in Control's first phase of work in developing how Self Directed Support (Personal Health Budgets) can work best in the NHS.
In Control have invited all Health organisations to join the second phase of their latest practice, research & development programme "Staying in Control." This programme will build on the success of in Control's first phase of work in developing how Self Directed Support (Personal Health Budgets) can work best in the NHS.
20/10/2009
Visualising Putting People First
Launched at the annual National Children's and Adult Services conference in Harrogate in October 2009, these three films provide a useful resource that are informative, will introduce, explain and visualise some of the key themes within 'Putting People First'.
Launched at the annual National Children's and Adult Services conference in Harrogate in October 2009, these three films provide a useful resource that are informative, will introduce, explain and visualise some of the key themes within 'Putting People First'.
08/10/2009
New study to examine benefits of Personal Health Budgets
Twenty sites across England have been selected to participate in a study to identify the benefits of Personal Budgets for health and the patient groups who will benefit most from them, Health Minister Phil Hope announced today.
Twenty sites across England have been selected to participate in a study to identify the benefits of Personal Budgets for health and the patient groups who will benefit most from them, Health Minister Phil Hope announced today.
27/07/2009
New Horizons - Government consults on mental health and well-being
A new vision to make mental health everyone's business has been launched by the Department of Health. Urban allotments, reading groups and computer training for the over 50s are just some of the good practice initiatives featured as part of a new approach to public mental health and well-being, announced by Care Services Minister Phil Hope today.
A new vision to make mental health everyone's business has been launched by the Department of Health. Urban allotments, reading groups and computer training for the over 50s are just some of the good practice initiatives featured as part of a new approach to public mental health and well-being, announced by Care Services Minister Phil Hope today.
21/07/2009
Lord Darzi praises progress towards personal health budgets
Former Health Minister Lord Darzi, has praised the dedication and hard work all of those bidding to be amongst the very first to pilot the new Personal Budgets for health, when he addressed the sites for the first time at an event in London on Thursday 16th July.
Former Health Minister Lord Darzi, has praised the dedication and hard work all of those bidding to be amongst the very first to pilot the new Personal Budgets for health, when he addressed the sites for the first time at an event in London on Thursday 16th July.
16/07/2009
Announcement of the Carers' Strategy Demonstrator Sites
Today, Phil Hope, Care Services Minister, announced the successful Carers' Strategy demonstrator sites at the Carers UK Annual Conference.More information and a list of the successful demonstrator sites.
Today, Phil Hope, Care Services Minister, announced the successful Carers' Strategy demonstrator sites at the Carers UK Annual Conference.More information and a list of the successful demonstrator sites.