TECHNOLOGY EMPOWERS PATIENTS TO MAKE DECISIONS ON LIFESTYLE

The NHS innovation hub for the East of England is promoting a new system that allows patients to see how changing different aspects of their lifestyle can contribute to their overall future health.

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WELLBEING INDICATORS REFLECT DIVIDE IN SOCIETY

The latest picture of the UK’s environmental, social and economic wellbeing reflects the divide in society with almost three quarters of people being fairly or very satisfied and rating their lives with a score of at least 7 out of 10. For the remainder quarter there are differences between people of different backgrounds, and a small minority are very dissatisfied with their lives.

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By Richard Randall. Change can always be a little uncomfortable, even when the changes are for the greater good. On 15th November 2004, royal assent was secured on the updated Childrens Act and the legislative spine that would bring about whole-scale reform in the delivery of services to children was agreed. Social services and education departments were brought together under the banner of children’s services and would be required to work together, sharing information to secure better outcomes for children.