Monthly Archives: February 2015

Outline of Government’s Work to Improve Dementia Diagnosis, Care and Research 2015 (House of Commons Library)

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Coinciding with publication of the Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia 2020, this House of Commons Library Standard Note discusses the Government’s objectives for the next five years, in relation to Government’s, NHS’s and other statutory bodies’ efforts to improve … Continue reading →

Beyond Integrated Care: Population Health Systems? (King’s Fund / BBC News / NHS England)

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Persons concerned about integrated care and public health are invited to consider population health as a broader, all-encompassing, construct for addressing local public health and a broad range of socio-economic determinants of health inequalities. Full Text Link Reference Alderwick, … Continue reading →

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Join Dementia Research: Clinical Trials Matchmaker Service (Department of Health / Dementia Challenge / BBC News)

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The “Join Dementia Research” website assists people with dementia to learn about, and become involved in, dementia research. A new enhancement to this service allows people with dementia (or their families / carers for example, acting on their behalf) … Continue reading →

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Prime Minister’s Challenge On Dementia 2020: £300m Government Funding Planned For Dementia Research (BBC News / Department of Health)

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary In the wake of the three-year Prime Minister’s “Dementia Challenge” (2012), David Cameron has announced the follow-up Prime Minister’s Challenge On Dementia 2020. The plan is to further transform dementia research, dementia care and support. It is anticipated that … Continue reading →

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Knowledge for Healthcare: HEE’s Development Framework for Library and Knowledge Services (Health Education England)

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Health Education England (HEE) is responsible for planning investment in healthcare Library and Knowledge Services (LKS) on behalf of the NHS in England. These services support education, lifelong learning, research and evidence based practice. HEE has released plans to … Continue reading →

NHS Indicators: February 2015 (House of Commons Library / BBC News)

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The following House of Commons parliamentary paper covers statistical indicators for NHS England including the following broad categories: Hospital activity and capacity. Staff numbers. Waiting times and other performance indicators. A description of the indicators, showing trends over several … Continue reading →

Fit for Frailty Guidance: Part 1 and Part 2 (BGS)

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) has issued guidance on the care of frail older people in community and outpatient settings. Their “Fit for Frailty” guidance emerged from workshop meetings in June 2014. Part 1 supplies advice in the form … Continue reading →

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