Publications - Recent - Last 20 reports published
Improving Access to Psychological Therapies - Year One Sites Data Review
A review of the first years work of the first wave of roll-out sites. The report covers the characteristics of people referred and receiving treatment, patterns of treatment and outcomes. It gives both overall and site-by-site analyses (although individual sites are not identified.
A review of alcohol services for offenders in the North East region
A review of current provision for alcohol users within the criminal justice system in the North East region was commissioned by the Health and Social Care in Criminal Justice (NE) as part of a wider piece of regional work that explores the alcohol offender pathways within the North East region. The aim of the review was to map and explore the provision that is currently in place for offenders within the 12 localities. The mapping exercise also explored the pathways and partnership working between agencies, which are a key aspect of delivering a seamless journey for the offender and delivering a continuum of care. This report provides a ‘snapshot’ of the work currently being undertaken within the region and also provides an overview of some of the work that is currently in development. The overarching aims of the review included developing an understanding of the key strengths of the provision available and its situation within the overall care pathway. In addition consideration was given to those areas of weaknesses, which if strengthened would improve the outcomes for service users.
Northern Diabetes in Pregnancy Survey (NorDIP): Regional and unit-based audit analysis 2005-2007
The Northern Diabetes in Pregnancy Survey (NorDIP) is an on-going survey of all pregnancies in women with pre-gestational diabetes within the Northern region (Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, Tees Valley and the northern part of Cumbria). The aim of the survey is to monitor outcomes of pregnancy and to compare care against agreed standards. Details of NorDIP and the standards of care used for this audit are available at www.nepho.org.uk/rmso
Mental Wellbeing Atlas and prototype work on an index
This page contains a set of reports about mental wellbeing. There is an atlas of regional and local authority level maps of factors that influence mental health and wellbeing to help to inform Joint Strategic Needs Assessments. There is a report of short project to develop a prototype index of factors influencing mental wellbeing together with the underlying data in a spreadsheet. Finally there is a presentation of maps using regional data.
Monitoring maternal and child health in the North East and North Cumbria
The Regional Maternity Office (RMSO) manages a number of linked surveys relating to pregnancy and child health for the North East and North Cumbria.
Use of mental health services by minority ethnic groups in England
Over the last decade, four new types of mental health care have been introduced in the English NHS. This study examines how far these have been used in the care of minority ethnic groups.
Better information, better decisions, better health
The Health Service Journal published a supplement looking at ten years of public health observatories.
Obesity Service Mapping Questionnaire: Summary Report 2009
This is the second year of obesity services audit for the North East [4]. Annual collection of this data is important to: 1) understand differences in service provision across the region; 2) disseminate emerging good practice; and 3) ensure capacity is meeting needs. As part of a broader regional strategy to tackle obesity, the obesity service mapping audit was developed to provide a baseline of existing obesity services, identify gaps/service needs and highlight emerging good practice. This year, the questionnaire was also tailored to capture use of the national Standard Evaluation Framework (SEF) (http://www.noo.org.uk/sef) which is being advocated across the region.
Occasional Paper No. 36 December 2009: Surveillance of infant mortality and its determinants: a feasibility study of the use of maternity unit data
Summary
Infant mortality is an important indicator of population health.
Reducing inequalities in infant mortality is a key national target to reduce inequalities in health outcomes. This study explored the potential value of electronic birth records held by maternity units for the surveillance of determinants of infant mortality.
The study population included all live births between 2003 and 2005 in five maternity units in the North of England.
Electronic maternity unit data could provide a valuable data source for monitoring progress towards reducing risk factors for infant mortality.
NEPHO Information Governance Policy
This NEPHO Information Govemance Policy replaces the NEPHO Security and Confidentiality Policy which was last fully revised in August 2004. There had been a series of updates and interim guidance and it was clear a more radical overhaul was necessary. The scope has been broadened to cover all aspects of Information Governance such as information sharing and freedom of information not just Security and Confidentiality. It takes account of recent changes in law and guidance although this is a rapidly changing field and will still require constant updating. The opportunity has been taken to restructure so that more background information can go into the appendices in order to focus on practical guidance.
Surveillance of infant mortality and its determinants: a feasibility study of the use of maternity unit data
1.1.1 Definitions
Infant death is defined as the death of a live born baby in the first year of life. The infant mortality rate is the number of infant deaths per 1000 live births. The infant mortality rate consists of two components, neonatal deaths which occur during the first 28 days of life, and post-neonatal deaths which occur after 28 days and up to one year.
The National Child Measurement Programme: 2007/08 Findings from the North East of England
The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) was established to annually weigh and measure all children from Reception and Year 6 in maintained schools across England. In 2007/08, National Child Measurement Programme data was collected by all 12 North East Primary Care Trusts, providing a total of 51,801 records and a participation rate of 93.3% for Reception and 90.3% for Year 6, an increase of 6% and 8% respectively from last year.
North East Public Health Observatory Annual Report 2009
This report aims to account to our stakeholders for the use of our resources in 2008 and to show the significant part the North East Public Health Observatory plays in contributing towards improving health and reducing health inequalities within the North East region. It provides an overview of our key activities and outputs.
NEPHO Publications as at 20th August 2010
Table showing list of planned NEPHO reports and publications.
I2SARE Newsletter October 2009
The October 2009 newsletter for I2SARE (Health Inequalities Indicators in Regions of Europe), containing content written by John Wilkinson and Gillian Bryant of NEPHO.
RMSO Newsletter - September 2009
A newsletter outlining events, publications and changes to staff at the RMSO.
North East Maternal Obesity Community Services: A Questionnaire Audit and Qualitative Study
The aim of this study was to identify current community based initiatives relating to maternal obesity in the North East of England. The specific objectives were to: 1) Develop a better understanding of community based initiatives relating to maternal obesity in the North East 2) Gain practitioner views on services directed towards obesity and pregnancy, and their perceived role in the management and prevention of maternal obesity.
NORTH EAST DANCE & HEALTH PROJECT: An evaluation of a creative dance programme in preschool children: findings from a 10 week pilot controlled trial examining physical activity and mental well being outcomes
A short report reviewing the findings from a 10 week trial dance programme to increase mental well being and activity levels in preschool children.
Reducing Early Mortality from Cancer across the North East of England
Summary
- Early mortality rates for all cancers have fallen across England, the North East SHA and every regional PCT since 1995-1997.
- There is a more varied picture across the North East for under 75 mortality rates for colorectal cancer and breast cancer.
- There have been reductions across all areas in the rate of early deaths from lung cancer. Under 75 mortality rates for prostate cancer have risen across the North East since the baseline; this is reflected in many of the PCTs.
- Many of the current early mortality rates are not significantly different than the 2010 target suggesting many of the PCTs will perform successfully against the 2010 target at the outturn.
Obesity Prescribing Trends in the North East - July 2009
Summary
- Obesity is a serious, growing public health problem in the North East.
- National and regional guidance support the use of pharmaceutical interventions where appropriate.
- The number of obesity prescriptions has grown over time.
- Whilst differences exist between weighted prescribing rates across the North East, these are not statistically significant.
- Orlistat is the most commonly prescribed obesity drug in the North East, and prescribing rates for this drug are the highest in England per head of population.
