Health Care and Wellbeing e-newsletter for November 2009

‘Walk a mile in my shoes: Scrutiny of dignity and respect for individuals in health and social care services’

This guide is intended to help local authority overview and scrutiny committees understand what dignity is, why it matters, and review whether dignity and respect are embedded in local services.
Care Services Minister Phil Hope said: "Recent scrutiny reviews led by local councillors have really helped put dignity high on the agenda for local health and social care services.
Tim Gilling Acting Director CfPS said 'Overview and scrutiny committees have a key role to play in capturing people's experiences and making the case for change. I hope this practical guide will help local councillors to review the extent to which dignity and respect are embedded in local services.'

Health Scrutiny Programme News
The presentations from the networking events are now on the website. Early analysis of the feedback shows a high level of satisfaction from those attending.

The Care Quality Commission not only attended all the Networking Events, but explored the issues raised in greater depth at the Healthy Accountability Forum.

All bids for free EAT support for regional scrutiny projects have been received.

Health Development Areas
The closing date for bids to be one of four designated Health Development Areas is December 15th
 

Web Round Up
Real Accountability – NHS guidance on the duty to report on consultations

New Regulations for Health and Social Care Providers

NHS Constitution - Patients Rights
A Consultation on the inclusion of patients rights in the constitution
 

Direct payments for healthcare – a consultation For a more personalized NHS

Means to an end – Joint Financing.
The Audit Commission says concentrate on outcomes
 

Events
Download the CfPS events calendar
 

Publications