http://www.nhsfife.org NHS Latest news from Fife en-gb Wed, 22 May 2013 13:30:02 GMT (pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://admin.1fife.org.uk/nhs/" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1)) Parentsmart, the new parent information event is proving a huge hit with new parents. This new initiative is a one stop shop designed for busy lives and replaces the need to attend multiple sessions. Tue, 21 May 2013 10:36:01 GMT http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=C6701F10-B5AE-94A0-F3E62A007A87414E http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=C6701F10-B5AE-94A0-F3E62A007A87414E Grand Round Cardiology Cases by Dr Andrew Mitchell, SpR in Cardiology on Wednesday 22nd May 2013. Tue, 21 May 2013 08:45:31 GMT http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=C60CDA38-B08A-35B3-33F375CDC81D6878 http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=C60CDA38-B08A-35B3-33F375CDC81D6878 This new guidance is intended to be used by staff across all learning disability services in the statutory, private and voluntary sectors to uphold best practice standards in the realms of relationships and sexual health support for adults with a learning disability. Mon, 20 May 2013 16:22:37 GMT http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=C283BF51-A1DD-D7E0-9B816A8ED8A83491 http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=C283BF51-A1DD-D7E0-9B816A8ED8A83491 An NHS Fife website providing a broad range of accessible health information for adults with learning disabilities has celebrated a successful re-launch, which has seen the site's content further expanded. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:26:59 GMT http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=B2E2F8F9-C730-4161-6F2334188FD3A566 http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=B2E2F8F9-C730-4161-6F2334188FD3A566 Dunfermline Heart Town is joining with St Leonard's Primary School to mark Health Week. Pupils, parents and carers will walk around Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline on Monday (20 May) to promote the importance of keep hearts healthy by being physically active. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:14:02 GMT http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=B2D6A650-098D-87C7-5CDC72F4AE1BD75F http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=B2D6A650-098D-87C7-5CDC72F4AE1BD75F Hundreds of people have taken part in a Fife event which has encouraged people to be more open about death and dying. As part of Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief Awareness Week, over 200 people have recorded their aspirations about what they wish to achieve in life. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=C0E3D8F7-F4A7-FBE3-A5756D205CA551DC http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=C0E3D8F7-F4A7-FBE3-A5756D205CA551DC It's never too late to become healthier and fitter, small changes to your lifestyle can often make a big impact. If this year's healthy eating and exercise resolutions have hit a brick wall, an NHS programme can provide you with the support you need to get back on track. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=B27C5183-D933-88AB-85E7ACC5B10CD5F0 http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=B27C5183-D933-88AB-85E7ACC5B10CD5F0 A multi-agency group led by NHS Fife is supporting a new national awareness week aimed at encouraging people to be more open about death. Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief Awareness Week runs from May 13-19, and seeks to work towards making Scotland a more open place to discuss both the emotional and practical sides of death and dying. Mon, 13 May 2013 13:22:02 GMT http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=9D39C83E-E0E2-B0DA-568437F4C96D38DF http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=9D39C83E-E0E2-B0DA-568437F4C96D38DF Fish & Chip Babies Mon, 13 May 2013 12:40:00 GMT http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=9DB0A856-FD4A-CC51-F708D369906CE194 http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=9DB0A856-FD4A-CC51-F708D369906CE194 NHS Fife can confirm that three Clostridium difficile (C. diff) cases from within the Health Board area and recently reported to Health Protection Scotland (HPS) have been found to have a previously unidentified sub-strain as reported by the agency earlier this week. Wed, 08 May 2013 10:48:13 GMT http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=6B0BC4F5-CB72-8264-E9CBD8076169CD72 http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=6B0BC4F5-CB72-8264-E9CBD8076169CD72 Fife NHS Board has agreed proposals for an Integrated Partnership approach to progress the integration of adult health and social care services in Fife. Fri, 03 May 2013 10:56:00 GMT http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=69D1D85A-E47B-DD06-6C911B6B29B28550 http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=69D1D85A-E47B-DD06-6C911B6B29B28550 The Equality Act 2010 harmonises and replaces previous equalities legislation. The purpose of the public sector equality duty is to ensure that public bodies consider how they can positively contribute to an equal society. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:23:55 GMT http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=5B84F5F2-CEE3-3E85-A909DA2C4C49CD47 http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=5B84F5F2-CEE3-3E85-A909DA2C4C49CD47 This course is aimed at Intermediate level and is designed to meet the challenges of communicating effectively with patients and carers who are coping with a life-limiting illness. This is to support Long Term Conditions and Living and Dying Well Political Drivers. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:15:53 GMT http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=3C9D7BDA-FF15-36A2-3F3366D22C0B8F00 http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=3C9D7BDA-FF15-36A2-3F3366D22C0B8F00 The aim of these three half days is designed to give the Health Care worker more insight into the patient's experience of living with and beyond a cancer and long term condition diagnosis. These 3 half days will address the impact of the effect of physical, social, spiritual and emotional issues surrounding a life limiting illness and assessing the impact that this can have on the individual and their families. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:14:40 GMT http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=362C68CC-A54A-0DA5-06C24894478D57D3 http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=362C68CC-A54A-0DA5-06C24894478D57D3 The Grand Round has been rescheduled from Wednesday 1st May to WEDNESDAY 12TH JUNE 2013. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:01:36 GMT http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=320CBE37-F812-5AD2-D1FE0EF011413BB9 http://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.newsdisplay&objectid=320CBE37-F812-5AD2-D1FE0EF011413BB9