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			<title><![CDATA[New whistleblowing helpline for the NHS & social care launched]]></title>
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NHS staff who have concerns and are unsure how to raise them or would like free, independent and confidential advice are able to call the new helpline provided by the Royal Mencap Society.   
The helpline is also open to employers for good practice advice.
The helpline number is 08000 724 725.an...]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:12:09 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Extra money to help people leaving hospital]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ A one-off additional £150m will be allocated to Primary Care
 Trusts in England, for immediate transfer to local authorities for 
investment in social care services which also benefit the health system. 
This additional investment will enable local services to discharge patients from hospital mo...]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:02:38 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/extra-money-to-help-people-leaving-hospital/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Webchat on social care engagement and mental health services]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[For further information and a link to set an email reminder, please go to: http://caringforourfuture.dh.gov.uk/2011/11/23/webchat-on-social-care-engagement-and-mental-health-services/...]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:46:43 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/webchat-on-social-care-engagement-and-mental-health-services/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Children and teenagers to benefit from successful adult mental health therapy]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The Government is investing £32 million in psychological therapies, 
including talking therapies, for children and young people with mental 
health problems.
One in ten children aged 5-16 years has a clinically diagnosable 
mental health problem. At any one time, more than a million children 
w...]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:45:45 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/children-and-teenagers-to-benefit-from-successful-adult-mental-health-therapy/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Department of Health & Comic Relief commit £20m to tackle mental health stigma & discrimination]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness are to receive £16 million from the Department of Health and £4 million from Comic Relief to continue running the Time to Change Programme until March 2015.
Nearly nine out of ten people with a mental health problem still say they face stigma and discri...]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/department-of-health--comic-relief-commit-20m-to-tackle-mental-health-stigma--discrimination/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Harbour: therapeutic group for carers]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Do you look after someone with a life threatening illness?If so then this group could be for you.
Caring for someone who is ill puts pressure on everyone. Carers can find it hard to think or talk about their own needs. Many feel conflicting emotions such as love, hate, sadness, guilt, resentment, a...]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:08:53 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/the-harbour-therapeutic-group-for-carers/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[World Mental Health Day - 10 October 2011]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Click on the links below to find out what is happening in the following local areas:
BANES
Bath
Bridgwater
Mendip
South Brent
Taunton
West Somerset
Yeovil
...]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:53:44 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/world-mental-health-day--10-october-2011/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rethink Mental Illnes (formerly Rethink Bristol) receive a reprieve]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Rethink Mental Illness are confident that, after a brief interruption due to a recent threat of closure, they will be able to deliver the standard of support service to your referees that you
have come to rely on.
If you would like to make a referral please contact their Service Leads, Sue Walton ...]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/rethink-mental-illnes-formerly-rethink-bristol-receive-a-reprieve/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Improving dementia care - NHS Memory Services receive £10 million injection]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The extra funding for memory services will help to identify people with dementia earlier and treat them more effectively.
The investment aims to boost provision of advice and support on 
memory services including information about local care and support 
services.
For further information visit: ...]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:56:06 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/improving-dementia-care--nhs-memory-services-receive-10-million-injection/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dementia engagement and empowerment project ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The project is a collaboration between the Alzheimer's Society, the Mental Health Foundation and Innovations in Dementia and is funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
If you are a person living with dementia trying to improve the services 
that you and others receive? or you are a carer or memb...]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:26:44 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/dementia-engagement-and-empowerment-project-/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rethink in Bristol to Close]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Rethink in Bristol have received notification that Bristol City Council will be withdrawing their funding for the Bristol Community Support Services and the BME Community 
Development Worker.  This will result in Rethink in Bristol closing their doors on 31 October 2011.
The Carer&rsquo;s Services...]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:05:17 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/rethink-in-bristol-to-close/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Florence House Mother & Baby Unit]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[
A Gold
Star for the Perinatal Mental Health Service
The
Perinatal Mental Health Service is based at Florence House, in Bournemouth. The service includes a 5-bed inpatient unit,
as well as a specialised community team. Headed by Dr. Alison Wenzerul, the
unit has gone from strength to strength ...]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:34:42 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/florence-house-mother--baby-unit/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[New physical activity guidelines]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[This is the first time UK-wide physical activity 
guidelines have been produced and represents the first time guidelines 
have been produced in the UK for early years (under fives) as well as 
sedentary behaviour, for which there is now evidence that this is an 
independent risk factor for ill h...]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:07:51 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/new-physical-activity-guidelines/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Developing the NHS Commissioning Board]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The document aims to give a sense of direction to stakeholders, 
partners, pathfinders and staff who may potentially work for the Board.
Read the full news article on the Department of Health website
Read or download Developing the NHS Commissioning Board here...]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:39:40 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/developing-the-nhs-commissioning-board/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[New health profiles launched]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[They are snapshots of key health information for local areas and are presented online and in PDF in accessible formats.
There is a four-page profile for each local authority in England, which includes:
A summary of people&rsquo;s health in the area, which includes information on locally identified...]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:33:12 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/new-health-profiles-launched/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[£1 million boost for health and wellbeing boards]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Speaking at the Local Government Association Conference, he outlined 
the critical role the Boards will play in bringing together councillors,
 clinical commissioning groups and local communities to ensure patients 
and the public experience more joined-up health and care services in the
 future...]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:28:24 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/1-million-boost-for-health-and-wellbeing-boards/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[LifeCheck tool launches]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The LifeCheck tool generates an individual 
health profile and health tips tailored to the user&rsquo;s needs based on 
answers to a few key questions about age and lifestyle. The individual 
is then encouraged to set achievable goals to improve their health and 
wellbeing.
   
The new LifeChe...]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:18:09 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/lifecheck-tool-launches/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sir David Nicholson on transition arrangements]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[He sets out the current delivery challenges facing the NHS along with
 plans for measuring success going forward, an overview of the key 
conclusions of the Future Forum and the resultant changes to the 
Government&rsquo;s plans for modernisation, and a refreshed transition plan 
and timetable....]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:03:08 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/sir-david-nicholson-on-transition-arrangements/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Full response to NHS Future Forum report]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Article from Department of Health
A summary of the key changes from the response are outlined below. See full response.
Overall accountability for NHS
Some have raised concerns that the Bill would weaken NHS principles 
or the Government&rsquo;s overall responsibility for the NHS. To make clear ...]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:24:17 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/full-response-to-nhs-future-forum-report/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Get ready for Child Safety Week 2011]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Our aim is to secure a safer environment for children and young people, free from accidental death, disability and serious injury without wrapping children in cotton wool.
Our
Child Safety Week resources are designed to help support your work with local
families by offering practical and fun ways...]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 12:29:10 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/get-ready-for-child-safety-week-2011/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Creativity Works granted funding from Art Council England's National Porfolio]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The funding is to develop their creative arts projects with communities and evolve a new business model around partnership working and consortia development for public service delivery in Bath and North East Somerset and the South West. The funding will also enable Creativity Works to develop their ...]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:54:35 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/creativity-works-granted-funding-from-art-council-englands-national-porfolio/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dementia Workforce Development Portal Launch]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Our new dementia workforce development portal provides access to a range of education and learning resources on dementia to benefit anyone interested in dementia.
The learning and education resources include:
a three-step learning pathway including dementia workbooks and supporting bite-sized lear...]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:35:49 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/dementia-workforce-development-portal-launch/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dementia Checks at 75 urged by Alzheimer's Society]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The Alzheimer's Society says fewer than half of those with the condition get a diagnosis, so many miss out on the care and support they need.
The UK National Screening Committee, which advises the NHS, has said tests and treatments need to improve first.
And the British Medical Association says ca...]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:03:01 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/dementia-checks-at-75-urged-by-alzheimers-society/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Webchat on the mental health strategy]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The webchat will focus on the new mental health strategy: No Health Without Mental Health.
The
 strategy sets out six shared objectives to improve the mental health 
and well-being of the nation, and to improve outcomes for people with 
mental health problems through high quality services. It su...]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:42:39 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/webchat-on-the-mental-health-strategy/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[National Mental Health Development Units Final News Briefing]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The final edtion of the News Briefing is now available to download.  It contains a look at 
the achievements of the unit, the learning and the challenges that lay 
ahead. Content also includes a number of recently published or 
forthcoming products from our programmes.
Download a copy of the bri...]]></description>
			<author>Carol Prescott &lt;no-reply@www.swdc.org.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:57:14 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/national-mental-health-development-units-final-news-briefing/</link>
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