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User Experience of Adult Social Care Services: Quality Standard QS182 and Guideline NG86 (NICE)

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released a quality standard aimed at improving adult social care services end-users’ independence, quality of life, levels of choice and control, and general user-experience. This standard is based on … Continue reading →

Plans for Meeting the Dementia Challenge by 2020 (DHSC)

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia 2020 (2015) involved over 50 commitments for making England the best place in the world for dementia care, research and public dementia awareness in general. Feedback was subsequently collected, during 2018, concerning developments … Continue reading →

Future Leadership for Compassionate Care and Quality Improvement (NHS Improvement)

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary NHS Improvement has updated earlier guidance on leadership development for improved systems leadership, ongoing quality improvement, more inclusive and compassionate leadership, and better talent management. The national framework comprises five key components / conditions: Condition 1: Improving Care: Leaders equipped … Continue reading →

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Strengths-Based Approaches: Practice Framework and Handbook (DHSC / SCIE)

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Department for Health and Social Care, with support from SCIE, has released resources designed to help social workers / social care professionals to apply “strengths-based” approaches in their work with adults. “Strengths-based practice is a collaborative process between … Continue reading →

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Latest Dementia Assessment and Referral Data for 2018 (NHS England)

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary NHS England has published dementia assessment and referral statistics, as of November 2018. These statistics aim to monitor and improve (i) the identification of older patients with dementia and delirium, (ii) assessment and appropriate referral and (iii) follow-up after people have been … Continue reading →

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Frailty: Core Capabilities Framework (Skills for Health)

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Skills for Health have produced the Frailty Core Capabilities Framework. This framework was commissioned by Health Education England and NHS England, and aims to formalise the skills to provide high quality, holistic, compassionate care and support for persons with … Continue reading →

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Draft Quality Standard Update on Dementia: For Consultation (NICE)

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued a draft quality standard on dementia prevention, and the assessment, management and health and social care support for persons living with dementia. It is expected to help drive … Continue reading →

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