Rise in delayed discharges from hospital
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Many patients staying too long in hospital
herardscotland staff
Published on 23 Feb 2010
The number of patients waiting in Scottish hospitals beyond the end of treatment has increased in the past year.
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A damning report today says Scotland has the worst-performing health service in the UK
Brian Currie and Helen Puttick
Published on 20 Jan 2010
A damning report today says Scotland has the worst-performing health service in the UK despite being better funded than England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Filed under Planning, Scottish Healthcare by on Jan 20th, 2010. 1 Comment.
“Ahead of Wednesday’s pre-Budget report, the PM said “efficiency savings” would help to save £12bn over four years – £3bn more than planned in the Budget.”
“This culture of excess must change and will change.”
Read more on Gordon Brown mentions healthcare technology in speech…
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NHS Performance Targets
Local Delivery Plans set out a delivery agreement between the Scottish Government Health Department and each NHS Board, based on the key Ministerial targets. Local Delivery Plans reflect the HEAT Core Set – the key objectives, targets and measures that reflect Ministers’ priorities for the Health portfolio. The key objectives are as follows:
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Minister outlines new care for elderly strategy
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Public Health Minister Shona Robison believes care homes will become more specialist, perhaps focusing only on dementia or end-of-life care
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Here is an opportunity to use Technology more effectively.
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VIEWPOINT
By Dr Andrew Whitehouse Consultant physician, West Midlands |
Elderly people have to remain in hospital until social care is arranged
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Bed-blocking is an ongoing problem for the health service, with elderly patients stuck in hospital waiting for their long-term care to be arranged.
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Key organisations are working well together to plan for dealing with major disruptions and events such as severe weather and the current flu pandemic. However there is still more they could do to improve their arrangements.
Read more on Planning for civil emergencies still room for improvement…
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