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Changes Needed in the Care Bill for Carers (Carers UK)

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News (an online adjunct to Dementia and Elderly Care: the Latest Evidence)

Summary This Carers UK briefing covers amendments which the charity has requested regarding the UK Government’s Care Bill, published last week. “Carers UK has warmly welcomed the Draft of the Bill, published last year, but we have also called for a number of … Continue reading →

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The Queen’s Speech: Briefing (Carers UK)

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News (an online adjunct to Dementia and Elderly Care: the Latest Evidence)

Summary The Queen’s Speech (May 2013) included two bills of relevance to carers in the Government’s legislative plans for 2013-14, covering: Social care. Reforms to the state pension. This Carers UK briefing summarises the potential impact of this proposed legislation on … Continue reading →

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Improvements to Carer Support from GPs (BBC News)

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News (an online adjunct to Dementia and Elderly Care: the Latest Evidence)

Summary Roughly seven million people in the UK provide unpaid care to relatives or friends who could not otherwise live independently. The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) estimates that one in 20 patients registered with GP practices may be an unpaid carer. Given the known impact of … Continue reading →

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The State of Caring 2013 (Carers UK)

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News (an online adjunct to Dementia and Elderly Care: the Latest Evidence)

Summary This report presents the results of a survey of over 3,000 carers across the UK. Many carers struggle without advice or support, and find that caring affects their health, finances and careers adversely. Carers UK proposes five challenges to … Continue reading →

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Voluntary Groups Assist Government to Improve Health and Wellbeing (Department of Health)

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News (an online adjunct to Dementia and Elderly Care: the Latest Evidence)

Summary The Department of Health has announced the 21 voluntary sector organisations which will participate in the Health and Care Voluntary Sector Strategic Partner Programme for 2013/14. The programme helps to keep policy makers in touch with the many voluntary and community sector organisations which exist already and … Continue reading →

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D:Kit Self-Assessment Resource Pack (DAA’s Right Care Call to Action to Create Dementia-Friendly Hospitals)

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News (an online adjunct to Dementia and Elderly Care: the Latest Evidence)

Summary The D:Kit Self-Assessment resource has been compiled using a comprehensive and up-to-date collection of resources in order to support acute hospitals in meeting the Dementia Action Alliance (DAA)‘s Right Care Call to Action to Create Dementia-Friendly Hospitals. It reflects the National CQUIN for … Continue reading →

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Francis Inquiry Report: Full Report (Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Inquiry)

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News (an online adjunct to Dementia and Elderly Care: the Latest Evidence)

Summary High mortality rates and poor standards of care provided at the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust resulted in concern about services and management in the Trust. This three-volume Francis Inquiry report investigates the causes and lessons learned. “…[the widespread] disconnect between … Continue reading →

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Facts About Carers 2012 (Carers UK)

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Dementia and Elderly Care News (an online adjunct to Dementia and Elderly Care: the Latest Evidence)

[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 3 Issue 2, September 2012]. Summary This comprehensive digest and policy briefing from Carers UK presents the key facts and figures about carers. It provides a … Continue reading →

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Working Group to Help Families Combine Work and Care (Department of Health)

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Dementia and Elderly Care News (an online adjunct to Dementia and Elderly Care: the Latest Evidence)

Summary Paul Burstow, Care Services Minister has announced a new working group, combining representatives from government and employers, to help support carers in their efforts to stay in work alongside their unpaid caring responsibilities at home. This statement appeared, as … Continue reading →

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Impact of Caring on Carers (Age UK)

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Dementia and Elderly Care News (an online adjunct to Dementia and Elderly Care: the Latest Evidence)

[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 3 Issue 2, September 2012]. Summary A partnership of eight charities explored the impact of caring on carers’ health and wellbeing through an online survey. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Age UK, Carers UK, Charitable Bodies, Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), In the News, National, Quick Insights, Statistics, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Caregiving (Carers), Carer Fatigue, Carer Isolation, Carers Survey, Carers Trust, Carers Week 2012, Carers’ Breaks, Carers’ Health and Wellbeing, Family Caregivers, Family Carers, Impact of Caring on Carers, Independent Age, Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie Cancer Care, MS Society, Needs of Carers, Parkinson’s UK, Support for Carers, Unpaid Caregivers (Carers), Unpaid Carers | Leave a comment

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