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Philippa Lynch
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18 Apr 2016 - 11:20

null Consultation on changes to HSCIC Statistics 2016/17 - 2018/19

What is this consultation? The Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) publishes around 90 series of Official Statistics and National Statistics each year. Use of health and care statistics helps those involved to manage the system more effectively, commission better services, understand public health trends in more detail, develop new treatments and monitor the safety and... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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31 Mar 2016 - 11:38

null SALT data 2014-15 comparator dashboard

This helpful comparator report produced by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) analyses data from the Short and Long Term (SALT) Support data collection. This is the first year of the new SALT return, and many councils advised HSCIC of issues experienced with its implementation. Users should refer to the Data Quality statement in the SALT report for further details... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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30 Mar 2016 - 11:01

null Consultation on the proposal to define a Primary Carer Support Reason (CPSR) for use within Adult Social Care National Data Collections

The HSCIC and its stakeholders have developed this consultation to consider potential changes to the 2017-18 national data collections on Adult Social Care.  Its primary focus is the introduction, as outlined via the Care Act, of a classification schema for Carers’ Primary Support Reasons, and additionally the use of this schema within the Adult Social Care Finance Return (ASC-FR). Due to... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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17 Mar 2016 - 17:35

null Maximising the Value of Survey Data in Adult Social Care (MAX)

MAX is a new project funded by the Department of Health via the Quality and Outcomes of Person-centred Care Policy Research Unit (QORU). The aim of this project is to find ways to maximise the value of the Adult Social Care Survey (ASCS) and Personal Social Services Survey of Adult Carers in England (PSS SACE) for local authorities. They would like to hear from local authorities about... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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17 Mar 2016 - 17:11

null Public release of 2015 Social Services Workforce Statistics data

The Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) has published the Personal Social Services: Staff of Social Services Departments, England as at September 2015. The report is available on our website at the following link: In addition to the written report, there are also accompanying annexes that provide council level data. A link to the publication page is also available on the National... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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17 Mar 2016 - 16:20

null Better use of data consultation

The Cabinet Office has published a consultation about enabling information sharing between public authorities to improve the lives of citizens and support decisions on the economy and society. The consultation document and accompanying illustrative clauses and consultation stage impact assessments can be found at:... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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20 Jan 2016 - 15:06

null Monthly data on delayed transfers of care in LG Inform

The LGA’s Research and Information team has compiled a range of helpful data on delayed transfers of care to support councils in understanding the latest situation locally. The reports allow you to look at data nationally, by council or region and compare this to other councils and regions. The data is taken from the monthly statistics on delayed transfers of care published by NHS England.... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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20 Jan 2016 - 14:23

null Do you work with data, information and/or IT in Social Care?

Skills for Care is conducting a national survey to find out how many staff specialise in processing, analysing and compiling data and information in social care. If you’re involved in data and information management, please take a few minutes to tell them what you think. The survey is anonymous and only takes about 10 minutes to complete. The closing date is noon on Thursday 4 February... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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02 Dec 2015 - 16:40

null HSCIC Lifestyles publications

The Health and Social Care Information Centres (HSCIC) 'Lifestyles' publications cover a range of topics including smoking, alcohol, drug use, obesity and contraception. Some of these publications are sourced from surveys commissioned by the HSCIC, while a suite of compendia publications presents a range of data on the topic from a variety of sources, as well as new analyses carried out... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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02 Dec 2015 - 15:36

null Monitor report and infographics - A&E delays, last winter at a glance

This infographic from Monitor provides a picture of the findings of their research into increased waiting times in A&E, during October-December 2014/15 Their detailed report shows that the target 4-hour emergency care indicator is a measure of the performance of the whole health and care system, not just emergency care departments; the findings show that across England the rest... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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02 Dec 2015 - 15:17

null What’s new on My NHS?

What’s new on My NHS? MyNHS launched a new home page on 29 October You can now search using your postcode to find information about health and care services in your area. They have developed new, easy to understand icons to allow you to jump straight to the data you need. You can see at a glance how services compare with each other. You can search for data on different services... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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02 Dec 2015 - 15:03

null HSCIC Guide to Information Sources

The Health and Social Care Information Centre produce a guide, aimed at journalists but useful for anyone with an interest in health and care, identifying and signposting the information sources for a wide range of topics relating to health and social care information in England. The HSCIC produces over 220 national statistical publications per year, covering topics in health, technology... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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25 Nov 2015 - 15:57

null How can public services show prevention really is better than cure?

Guardian online article - How can public services show prevention really is better than cure? The old adage “prevention is better than cure” belies the fact that we spend vastly more public money on cure than on prevention. Yet the evidence suggests that if the government invested more in prevention, public services would be much more cost-effective and quality of life would improve too. This... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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23 Sep 2015 - 15:31

null Better data is vital to solve A&E problems

Article on developments with data on emergency care from the Guardian Healthcare Network. A&E attendance has reached record levels – but commissioners and providers don’t know enough about this surge in demand to properly plan and fund services. Digitisation of healthcare is moving apace but when our hospitals capture information about emergency care, they rely on a dataset developed in... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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22 Sep 2015 - 12:46

null NHS Outcomes Framework - User Feedback Survey

The HSCIC are seeking feedback from users who may have previously used any of the NHS Outcomes Framework products. The NHS Outcomes Framework includes commentaries, data files, indicator dashboard and publication schedule. They are keen to understand how you use these products and how useful they are. This will help them make improvements in future and ensure that the products are... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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22 Sep 2015 - 12:32

null NHS Atlas of Variation in Healthcare – 2015

Public Health England (PHE), NHS England and NHS Right Care have launched the third and biggest NHS Atlas of Variation in Healthcare to help commissioners, service providers and health professionals deliver the best healthcare. Healthcare can vary in different ways: in its quality, safety, equity, outcomes, the money spent and the types of service used. Some variation is expected, often linked... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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22 Sep 2015 - 11:51

null NICE seeking your views on social care hot topics

The Health and Social Care Act 2012 sets out a responsibility for the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to develop quality standards and guidelines for social care in England. All guidelines produced by NICE have a strong evidence base, drawing on existing guidance in each area. The standards take the form of concise sets of prioritised statements designed to drive... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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02 Jul 2015 - 12:16

null LG Inform now supported on tablets!

Working on a mobile device? Good news! LG Inform is now available on your tablet, which will help make accessing information and reports easier than ever, wherever you are. Simply load up the LG Inform website on your tablet and you'll be instantly viewing the brand new version. It's compatible with Android, Windows and iOS, meaning it'll work perfectly on your Google Nexus, Microsoft Surface... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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02 Jun 2015 - 16:28

null Comment on Official Statistics, Performance Measures and Targets

The UK Statistics Authority has recently published its review of Official Statistics, Performance Measures and Targets. The Authority welcomes users' comments about this report and is interested to hear their views and experiences of the way performance measurement and targets are reported. Measuring performance is one of the main uses of official statistics, but reporting... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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03 Jun 2015 - 10:15

null The Care Act and Informatics - Skills for Care

Care Act implementation - The effective use of data and information The Care Act demands that those who need care or support are placed at the very heart of service delivery and should expect the same level of customer service as other areas in their lives. Skills for Care's new Care Act Implementation leaflet sets out all the ways in which employers can prepare themselves. See more
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