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Category Archives: Wolverhampton
Automated Pill Dispenser Project Evaluation (Improvement and Efficiency West Midlands)
[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 2 Issue 10, May 2012]. Summary This end of project evaluation report, from Improvement and Efficiency West Midlands, covers the PivoTell automated pill dispenser. Mark 3 … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Community Care, For Social Workers (mostly), Local Interest, Management of Condition, National, NHS, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Pharmacological Treatments, Practical Advice, Quick Insights, Telecare, Telehealth, UK, Universal Interest, Wolverhampton
Tagged ADASS, Adult Social Care and Inclusion: Walsall MBC, Alliance Boots, Assessment Flowchart, Automated Pill Dispenser Project, Automatic Medicine Dispensers, Business Case, Care Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP), Charter & Plan Ltd, Community Pharmacies, Compliance Aids, Cost Analysis, Coventry City Council, Directors of Adult Social Services in the West Midlands (ADASS), Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Health Services Management Centre: University of Birmingham, Herefordshire County Council, Improvement and Efficiency West Midlands, Local Authorities, Medication Management Leads, Murray’s Healthcare, NHS West Midlands, North East Essex PCT, PCT Clusters, PCT Telecare Leads, Pharmacy Services: Community, PivoTell, PivoTell Automated Pill Dispenser Mk 3, Prescriptions Dispensed in the Community, Prevention and Early Intervention (ADASS), Primary Care Trusts in the West Midlands, Regional Improvement and Efficiency Partnership (IEP), Right Pills at the Right Time, Simon Adams Consulting Ltd, Staffordshire County Council, Staffordshire North PCT, Telford and Wrekin Council, University of Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands ADASS Telehealthcare Network, West Midlands Regional ADASS Telehealthcare Network, West Midlands SHA, Wolverhampton City Council, Worcestershire County Council
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Admiral Nurses to Support Carers of Ex-Armed Services Dementia Sufferers (Walsall People)
Summary The Royal British Legion and Dementia UK are soon to recruit three Admiral Nurses to support the carers of people with dementia who previously served in the Armed Forces. This service - which is to be launched in Walsall, Wolverhampton and Dudley – recognises … Continue reading
Posted in Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), In the News, Local Interest, Management of Condition, Universal Interest, Wolverhampton
Tagged Admiral Nurses, Armed Forces Dementia Sufferers, Carer Fatigue, Carers, Dementia UK, Ex-Armed Services Dementia Sufferers, Family Caregivers, Family Carers, Information and Advice, Information Needs of Carers, Information Needs of People with Dementia, Needs of Carers, Royal British Legion, Support for Carers, Unpaid Caregivers (Carers), Walsall People
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CCQ Watchdog Declares Care Improved at New Cross Hospital (Express and Star)
Summary A report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) shows the Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust is now meeting all of its targets for the care and welfare of patients, meeting nutritional needs, co-operating with other providers, assessing and monitoring the quality … Continue reading
Posted in Acute Hospitals, CQC: Care Quality Commission, In the News, Local Interest, Patient Information, Quick Insights, Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals Trust, Standards, Universal Interest, Wolverhampton
Tagged Care Quality Commission, CCQ, Dignity and Nutrition Inspection Programme (CQC), Express and Star
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Alistair Burns Spotlights the Healthcare Environment (Department of Health, Dementia)
[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 2 Issue 7, February 2012]. Summary In this Department of Health video web blog posting, Professor Alistair Burns (National Clinical Dementia Director, Department of Health) talks about the … Continue reading
Posted in Acute Hospitals, Department of Health, Enhancing the Healing Environment, For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), King's Fund, Local Interest, Management of Condition, National, New Cross Dementia Project, NHS, Practical Advice, Quick Insights, Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals Trust, UK, Universal Interest, Wolverhampton
Tagged A&E Department at New Cross Hospital, EHE: Enhancing the Healing Environment, Enhancing the Healing Environment (EHE), Matron Karen Bowley, New Cross Hospital A&E Department, Professor Alistair Burns
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Improving the Quality of Care for People With Dementia in General Hospitals (University of Worcester / RCN / Department of Health)
[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 2 Issue 6, January 2012]. Summary Another neglected gem from the University of Worcester, RCN and Department of Health. Although this report was published officially in … Continue reading
Posted in Acute Hospitals, Department of Health, For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), Models of Dementia Care, National, New Cross Dementia Project, Patient Care Pathway, RCN, Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals Trust, UK, Universal Interest, Wolverhampton
Tagged Acute Care, Acute Hospital Care, Dementia Care in Acute General Hospitals, Dementia Care in Acute Settings, Dementia Care in an Acute Hospital (New Cross, Dementia Care in General Hospitals, Dementia Care in the Acute Hospital. Wolverhampton, Department of Health, General Hospital Care, General Hospitals, Grace Hampson (Project Manager of the New Cross Hospital Dementia Project), Leeds Mental Health Team, RCN, Retrospective Claims to Intellectual Priority, Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal College of Nursing (RCN), South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington (London), Time Warp Publishing, University of Oxford, University of Worcester, Worcester University
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A Neglected Gem: The Dementia Friendly Hospital (Presentation Slides)
[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 2 Issue 7, February 2012]. Summary This freely-available but under-publicised set of presentation slides gives a professionally produced and graphically pleasing summary of the background, philosophy, personnel and … Continue reading
Posted in Acute Hospitals, Enhancing the Healing Environment, For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Local Interest, New Cross Dementia Project, NHS, Patient Care Pathway, Quick Insights, Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals Trust, RWHT Authorial Affiliation, UK, Universal Interest, Wolverhampton
Tagged Acute Hospital Care, Acute Medical Ward for Dementia, Care in General Hospitals, Dementia Action Network (DAN), Dementia Care in Acute District General Hospitals, Dementia Care in Acute Settings, Dementia Care in General Hospitals, Dementia Care in the Acute Hospital. Wolverhampton, Dementia Friendly Acute Hospitals, Dementia Ward, General Hospitals, Grace Hampson (Project Manager of the New Cross Hospital Dementia Project), Matron Karen Bowley, New Cross Hospital Dementia Outreach Service, New Cross Hospital Dementia Ward, Outreach Dementia Service, Physical Illness and Dementia Ward, Professor Dawn Brooker, Professor Dominic Upton, Purpose-Designed Dementia Ward, University of Worcester, Worcester University
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Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 2 Issue 5, December 2011
Volume 2 Issue 5 of the “Dementia: the Latest Evidence” newsletter first appeared on December 12th 2011. A link to the downloadable .pdf version follows: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 2 Issue 5, December 2011.
On Our Changing Terminology: a Rose is a Rose by Any Other Name
Background Reflection When the New Cross Hospital Dementia Project began in 2010, it was based on efforts based primarily in Ward D22. As this was not sufficiently descriptive, Ward D22 became widely known as the New Cross Hospital Dementia Ward. … Continue reading
Fundraising Efforts Praised by Wolverhampton Mayor (24dash.com)
Summary The Mayor, Councillor Bert Turner, commended Wolverhampton Homes, its partners and suppliers on Tuesday December 6th 2011 for their efforts in raising thousands of pounds for charity. Participants in this year’s Carver marathon events included staff from Wolverhampton Homes, Thomas Vale, Bullock, Frank Haslam Milan, … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer's Society, Charitable Bodies, In the News, Local Interest, New Cross Dementia Project, Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals Trust, Universal Interest, Wolverhampton
Tagged Acute Medical Ward for Dementia, Alzheimer's Society (Wolverhampton Branch), Carver Marathon Events, Compton Hospice, Mayor Burt Turner, Physical Illness and Dementia Ward, Wolverhampton Homes
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