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KSS AHSN Newsletter – 1 May 2014

Data reveals AKI prevalence Many of you will have heard the recent item on Radio 4’s Today programme about the new study into the prevalence of acute kidney injury (AKI). Publication of The economic impact of acute kidney injury in … Continue reading

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Stakeholder Briefing – April 2014

Welcome This month marks the first anniversary of the inception of Health Education Kent, Surrey and Sussex. It has been a year of significant transition and achievement. We look forward to working with our partners in 2014/15 as we continue … Continue reading

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Kent helps in the fight against deadly parasites

The University of Kent’s School of Biosciences is to play a major role in a global project to develop new drugs to combat parasites. The four-year, EU-funded project will involve Kent conducting joint research with four other academic institutions, two … Continue reading

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Pioneering study uncovers new approach to autism

Research by the University of Kent has shown that autistic children who participate in drama and performance-based activities may demonstrate improved levels of communication and interpersonal interaction. In a research project entitled Imagining Autism, children with autism engaged in a … Continue reading

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Project to develop new intelligent avatar to support UK’s aging population

The University of Kent is taking a leading role in a ground-breaking project to support the UK’s aging population through the use of responsive and interactive avatars. Kent’s Centre for Child Protection is heading a consortium of partners developing a … Continue reading

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February 2014 Stakeholder Briefing

Mark Devlin Appointed as Interim Chair   Health Education Kent, Surrey and Sussex (HE KSS) is delighted to welcome back Mark Devlin, Chief Executive of Medway NHS Foundation Trust as its Interim Chair. Mark was instrumental as our Interim Chair … Continue reading

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Kent health services expert contributes to report on new clinical commissioning groups

The University’s Professor Stephen Peckham is one of the authors of a new report that has concluded that Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) – the new family doctor-led bodies responsible for commissioning the largest chunk of healthcare in England – are … Continue reading

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Tizard Centre research aims to help reduce victimisation of people with learning disabilities and autism

Almost half of all adults with learning disabilities and autism surveyed in new research led by the University’s Tizard Centre said they had suffered some form of disability hate related incident when they were out in the community. The Kent-based, … Continue reading

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An exploration of the use and perception of informal clinical handover notes

Within the NHS there is a legal requirement that all clinical information is recorded in clinical notes as part of formal information governance procedures. Yet the recording of some patient information in everyday clinical practice remains outside the domain of … Continue reading

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Kent Learning Disability Research Network Forum

On 19th December 2013 the Tizard Centre held the inaugural meeting of the Kent Learning Disability Research Network. The event was very popular, with about 50 people attending, including Kent psychologists, psychiatrists, other health care staff, social care staff, commissioners, … Continue reading

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