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Health literacy: how can we improve health information

Health materials can be complex, full of medical jargon and numbers, and hard to interpret. In the UK, 7.1 million adults read at, or below, the level … See more

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WEBfor those without multiple conditions, a very healthy lifestyle increased average life expectancy at age 45 by 7.6 years in men and 6.5 years in women - …

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Mental Health Research NIHR Evidence

WEBMental health and physical health are both important contributors to our overall health. Mental health problems affect people’s daily lives. They are the largest cause of disability in the UK; 1 in 6 adults report common mental health problems, such as anxiety or depression. People of all ages can have these conditions.

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Improving Care by Using Patient Feedback

WEBBoth staff and patients want feedback from patients about the care to be heard and acted upon and the NHS has clear policies to encourage this. Doing this in …

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Antidepressants for children and teenagers: what works

WEBAntidepressants are prescribed to children and teenagers for a variety of reasons, including depression, anxiety, pain and bedwetting. The way GPs in England prescribe antidepressants has changed over time. Research found that the number of 12 to 17 year olds prescribed antidepressants more than doubled between 2005 and 2017.

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Supporting the physical health of people with severe mental illness

WEBA healthy lifestyle, such as eating a balanced diet, taking regular exercise, and avoiding smoking and excess alcohol consumption, can improve health and …

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What is digital health technology and what can it do for me

WEBThe benefits of digital health technology are enormous. It is convenient, and can be used anytime, anywhere. Virtual care can reach more people than face-to-face, …

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Women's Health: Why do women feel unheard

WEBIn line with the Women’s Health Strategy, it draws on areas of healthcare specific to women, such as pregnancy and some cancers, along with common mental …

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Walking or cycling to school improves body weight

WEBMore than half the children switched their way of getting to school at least once. At age 14, one in four (26%) went by car, one in three (35%) by public transport, and the largest group (39%) walked or cycled. Children who switched to active transport between the ages of 7 and 14 had healthier body weights than those who continued to …

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Multiple conditions and health inequalities: addressing the …

WEBIn England, there is a 19-year gap in healthy life expectancy ….between the most and least affluent areas of the country, with people in the most deprived …

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Open spaces and a sense of belonging improve wellbeing

WEBAccess to well-managed open spaces and the neighbourhood environment could be important. Community wellbeing is now included in international policies, such as the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 . The UK Government’s Levelling Up policy is designed to improve living standards and wellbeing for everyone in the UK.

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Participation in health research may be linked to better care and

WEBThis NIHR review found positive evidence that engaging clinicians and healthcare organisations in research is linked to improvements in the delivery of …

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How can we improve partnerships between healthcare providers

WEBEffective collaborations between healthcare providers can improve quality of care and resolve staffing issues. New research highlighted the key components of …

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AI in healthcare

WEBThe research addresses 5 key areas of healthcare: AI could help doctors detect heart disease. AI could diagnose lung cancer more accurately. AI could predict …

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Mental health support in schools is well-received

WEBThe Children and Young People’s Mental Health Implementation programme was launched in 2018 to improve mental health in those aged 5 – 18 years. …

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Hospital at home is a good option for many older people

WEBBeing cared for at home is a good alternative to hospital for many older people, researchers have found. The service, called hospital at home, led to no more deaths after 6 months or 1 year than among people admitted to hospital. People receiving this were less likely to be admitted to a care home (a sign they are not coping at home), …

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Ethnic groups need diabetes prevention at lower BMI

WEBSince 2004, the NHS has recommended diabetes prevention for people in some ethnic groups with BMIs of 27.5. However, this was based on limited evidence. …

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7 findings that could save the NHS money and improve care

WEBUsing 2021 figures, this equated to more than 12,500 people. Using heparin instead of citrate anticoagulation, the NHS could save £2,376 per patient. The researchers recommend that similar studies should examine other changes to clinical practice that are based on limited evidence.

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How to improve care for people with severe mental illness and a …

WEBThe NHS has introduced measures to improve healthcare for people with lung conditions. Personalised care plans include support to help people self-manage their condition, such as by quitting smoking. However, there is little research into the experiences of people with both severe mental health and lung conditions.

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