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Investigating the impact of the introduction of a named GP assigned to patients 75 and over on their continuity of care and emergency hospital admission

• Patient safety

By 2024 one-in-ten of the UK population will be aged over 75. To meet the challenges of an ageing population and to better serve those living with complex health needs the National Health Service (NHS) Employers and General Medical Services (GMS) have agreed that all patients aged over 75 should have a named accountable GP to provide personalised care to keep them healthy and out of hospital. General practices were required to follow this policy from mid-2014 onwards.

Deaths and hospital admissions during cold weather: derivation and validation of a tool to help primary care identify vulnerable people

• Patient safety

Antidepressants for Insomnia - Cochrane Review

• Mental health
• Patient safety

Insomnia is common, 10-38% of the general population report sleep problems in the last year. Insomnia can cause daytime fatigue, distress, impairment of daytime functioning and reduced quality of life. It is associated with increased mental health problems, drug and alcohol abuse and increased healthcare utilisation. Management of insomnia depends on the duration and nature of the sleep problem. It may involve: treating existing co-existing medical problems; advice on sleep habits and lifestyle (known as sleep hygiene); medications and psychological therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy.

Empowering People to Help Speak Up about Safety (EPHESUS) in Primary Care

• Patient safety

Dr Sarah Knowles Dr Gavin Daker-White