Monthly Archives: November 2014

The Winterbourne View: Time for Change Report (BBC News / ACEVO / NHS England)

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The government may be failing many people with learning disabilities, by sending them to hospitals too far from home for too long, according to the “Winterbourne View: Time for Change” report, commissioned by NHS England. Full Text Link Reference … Continue reading →

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Possible Link Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Schizophrenia? (BBC News / PNAS)

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A “weak spot” in the brain, which may be play some common role(s) underlying both Alzheimer’s Disease and schizophrenia, appears to have been identified using functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) brain scans. The brain area in question has been … Continue reading →

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Regional Innovation Fund (RIF) Winners Announced (NHS England)

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Forty six NHS organisations receive a share of the £2.5m Regional Innovation Fund (RIF). This fund is intended to help change patients’ lives and improve care through innovation. The winners of NHS England’s Regional Innovation Fund were announced by … Continue reading →

Tackling Long-Term Conditions: the Coalition for Collaborative Care (NHS England)

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary More than 15 million people in the UK live with a long-term health condition. The Coalition for Collaborative Care (C4CC) was launched last week at the Future of Health Conference. This coalition of national groups and organisations aims to … Continue reading →

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Intelligent Monitoring of Trusts Providing Mental Health Services (BBC News / CQC)

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has ranked mental health NHS trusts in England to indicate their risk of providing poor care. About 12% (5 trusts) of the 39 mental health trusts are in band one indicating the highest level … Continue reading →

Parity of Challenge for NHS Mental Health Services? (BBC News / RCN)

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Staff cuts and bed shortages, in the face of increasing demand, pose questions about the credibility of the NHS “parity of esteem” policy for mental health services. Full Text Link Reference Nurses warn of mental health services strain. London: … Continue reading →

Dementia and Sight Loss Group: Eye Examinations for People With Dementia Factsheet (VISION 2020 UK)

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A new factsheet is available to improve public knowledge and supply information for people living with dementia and sight loss, their families and friends. The factsheet aims to improve the lives of individuals with both dementia and sight loss: … Continue reading →

Posted in Alzheimer's Society, Charitable Bodies, Commissioning, Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), In the News, Integrated Care, Management of Condition, National, Patient Information, Person-Centred Care, Quick Insights, Scotland, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Action for Blind People, Alzheimer Scotland, Bedford Moorfields Hospital, Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group, Bifocals, Commissioning for Effective and Efficiency (CEE) Project, Commissioning for Effectiveness and Efficiency (CEE) Project: UK Vision Strategy, Commissioning LIVE Conference (Manchester 2014), DaSLIG: Dementia and Sight Loss Interest Group, Dementia and Sensory Loss (SCIE Dementia Gateway), Dementia and Sight Loss Group, Dementia and Sight Loss Interest Group (DASLIG), Dementia Gateway, Driving Local Change for Effective and Efficient Eye Care Services, Eye Examinations, Eye Examinations for People With Dementia Factsheet, Eye Health Needs Assessment (EHNA), Eyecare Action Groups, Eyecare Services, Free Eye Examinations, Gateshead, Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group, General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) Records (Exeter System), LEHN National Steering Group, Local Eye Health Networks (LEHNS), Local Eyecare Action Groups, Local Hospital Eye Clinics, Low Vision Clinics, Macular Society, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, National Eye Health Epidemiological Model (NEHEM), National Eyecare Charities, RNIB, RNIB Data Tool, Royal College of Ophthalmologists, Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), SCIE Dementia Gateway, Social Care Institute of Excellence: Dementia Gateway, South Devon and Torbay, South Devon and Torbay Clinical Commissioning Group, South Devon and Torbay Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Thomas Pocklington Trust, Tips for Wearing Glasses, UK Vision Strategy, UK Vision Strategy Commissioning for Effectiveness and Efficiency (CEE) Project, V2020UK DaSLI Group, Varifocals, VISION 2020 UK, Wearing Glasses | Leave a comment

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