Wirral Joint Strategic Needs Assessment Bulletin
(May 2016)
….some more useful information here
Soon to be published:
Diabetes Prevalence Model
The diabetes prevalence model provides estimates of total (diagnosed and undiagnosed)
diabetes prevalence for people aged 16 years and older in England. The model was developed
using data from the latest 3 years of Health Surveys for England (HSE), 2011, 2012 and 2013.
The estimates take into account the age, sex, and ethnic group distribution, as well as
deprivation of the area. Estimates are provided for both the resident and registered
population. Diabetes prevalence estimates have been produced by local authority, CCG and for
England.
Soon to be published:
CVD Risk Factors Profiles
These will be available for each local authority. These profiles bring together a wide range of
data on the risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) for each local authority in England.
They are for commissioners and health professionals to use when assessing the impact of CVD
on their local population, opportunities for improvement and making decisions about services
and emerging issues.
To sign up for our quarterly news update email ncvin@phe.gov.uk Website: www.ncvin.org.uk.
Health Behaviours in Young People (What About YOUth?) – Summaries for local
authorities
ChiMat has developed a summary for each local authority of data about health behaviours in
young people, based on information from the What About YOUth? Survey. The information
covers general health, wellbeing, body image and BMI, bullying, diet, physical activity, ecigarettes and smoking, and drinking. The summaries are available here Government response to the consultation refreshing the public health outcomes
framework (2015)
This is the government response to the consultation on refreshing the 2013 to 2016 Public
Health Outcomes Framework (PHOF). From April 2016 there will be 67 public health indicators
which will consist of 158 indicators/sub-indicators. Access update here or Public Health
Outcomes Framework (PHOF) here
Mental health and well-being of looked-after children
The Education Committee's report on the mental health and well-being of looked-after children
notes that a significant number of local authorities and health services are failing to identify
mental health issues when children enter care. Access report here
Cuts - the view from foster carers: the impact of austerity measures on fostered children
and the families that care for them
The survey of foster carers highlights the negative impact of local authority budget cuts in a
number of areas, including practical and financial support for foster carers, children’s access to
their social workers and other services, especially mental health services. Access survey results
here
A public health approach to promoting young people’s resilience: a guide to resources
for policy makers, commissioners, and service planners and providers
This resource from the Association for Young People’s Health (AYPH), funded by Public Health
England, and developed with input from the Early Intervention Foundation, provides a new
focus on public health approaches to supporting young people’s resilience. It highlights ways
that services have successfully worked together, provides links to useful interventions and other
resources, and draws on the perspectives of young people about what works well for them.
Access resource here
Ofsted regime for CCGs
NHS England has set out the framework of the new assessment regime for CCGs in 2016-17.
CCGs will be assessed within six clinical priorities: cancer, dementia, diabetes, mental health,
learning disabilities, maternity care and will receive a rating of outstanding, good, requires
improvement or inadequate for each. Assessment will be overseen by independent panels
chaired by: Mind – mental health, Alzheimer’s Society – dementia, Cancer Research UK –
cancer, Diabetes UK – diabetes, the National Maternity review chair – maternity, and the NHS
Confederation chief executive and NHS England learning disability advisor – learning
disabilities. The framework will also include 29 performance indicators across four domains:
better health, better care, sustainability and leadership. Initial assessment of performance will
be available online from June 2016, with full assessments, including information from STPs, by
June 2017. Once in place, a risk-based inspection regime will be implemented, with high
performing CCGs inspected every five years. Access framework here
Shaping Ageing Cities
We are living in the urban and ageing era. As cities across the globe continue to grow, more
people are growing old in housing, streets, communities that often are failing to respond
appropriately to ageing populations with specific policies. This provides a unique opportunity to
influence and design urban environments and social structures in ways that respect, protect and
fulfil our rights, including in our older age.
Access report here
Wirral End of Life Care Charter - Online Resource launch (May 2016)
The launch of the new Online Resource, created to support the Wirral End of Life Care Charter,
will take place on 11th May during Dying Matters week. This Resource has been created to help
everyone seeking help and guidance concerning end of life care on Wirral, whether they are
members of the public or professionals. Opinions are being sought on an ongoing basis, to help
the Resource evolve and develop. Access leaflet promoting this new online resource here
Guardian: How foetal alcohol spectrum disorder affects the care system
A lack of support and knowledge about FASD leaves foster carers, adopters and social workers
in the dark. Access article here
Hidden voices of maternity: parents with learning disabilities speak out
CHANGE and Patient Experience Network (PEN) worked together supported by NHS England
to give a platform to the seldom-heard voice of parents with learning disabilities. The partners
worked in collaboration to gain a better understanding of the maternity experience of care for
parents with learning disabilities. Report findings here
Community engagement approaches to reduce health inequalities
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NG 44)
This guideline covers community engagement approaches to reduce health inequalities, ensure
health and wellbeing initiatives are effective and help local authorities and health bodies meet
their statutory obligations. Access guidance here
Legislative Smoking Bans on Morbidity and Mortality
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
This systematic review examines the effects of legislative smoking bans on morbidity and
mortality from exposure to secondhand smoke, and also smoking prevalence and tobacco
consumption. Access here
Preventing unintentional injury in under 15s NICE quality standard (QS107)
This quality standard covers preventing unintentional injury in children and young people under
15. Access standard here
Antenatal and postnatal mental health NICE quality standard (QS115)
This quality standard covers the recognition, assessment, care and treatment of mental health
problems in women during pregnancy and the postnatal period (up to 1 year after childbirth). It
also includes providing pre-conception support and advice for women with an existing mental
health problem who might become pregnant, and the organisation of mental health services
needed in pregnancy and the postnatal period. Access here