Jun 10
CHSS Newsletter Spring/Summer 2016 – updates from the Centre for Health Services Studies The new CHSS Newsletter is now available to view on our website. Our cover highlights the EXCEPT project which engages with Europe’s young people to hear their views on becoming adult at a time of economic uncertainty and job market insecurity. The centre …
Jun 03
Applications are now open for three new flexible international postgraduate programmes in Healthcare Management. The programmes will start in September 2016. A PG certificate, PG Diploma and MSc will focus on and cover Leadership and Management. They will deliver the skills necessary for health leaders to address new approaches within and across NHS, EU and other global health systems. 90% of the learning …
May 20
Congratulations to CHSS Artist in Residence Leah Thorn! Leah has won title of Creative Champion of the Year at the Kent Creative Awards for her work on Dementia. In 2015, Leah undertook a ten month residency at CHSS supported by a Leverhulme Trust Artist in Residence Award . Leah worked with CHSS Professor of Primary …
May 09
On 21/04/16 KAPCU’s first clinical training session took place at the University of Kent’s Medway campus and was well attended. Whilst aimed mainly at GPs, the event attracted many interested colleagues. After an informal lunch, two excellent presentations triggered plenty of participation. EKHUFT Renal Consultant Dr Ian John delivered the training. The topic was acute kidney injury (AKI); statistics, advice, management and …
Feb 16
Latest research updates from the Centre for Health Services Studies In our first Newsletter of 2016, we report on CHSS’ exciting new partnership with local Vanguard site ‘Encompass’ – part of the NHS England new models of care programme. Director Stephen Peckham sets out his vision for the collaboration and how it will benefit patients …
Jan 11
Professor of Health Policy Stephen Peckham recently led research investigating a possible link between fluoride in drinking water and underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). A feature article in Boxing Day’s Guardian highlighted Stephen’s research, outlining his – and other experts’ – call for a moratorium on fluoridation pending more robust evidence around its safety as well as …
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