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Mental Health Foundation

Consensus Statement on Healthy Ageing (PHE / CfAB)

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Public Health England and the Centre for Ageing Better have released a consensus statement, containing widely accepted proposals for making England the “best place in the world to grow old”. Five core principles are given, with the aim of … Continue reading →

Raising Awareness of Mental Health in Older People (Age UK / NHS England / MHF / JGCR)

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Age UK has reported the results of a YouGov survey which indicates that half of older adults (those aged 55 and older) have experienced mental health problems. Of this population group, 7.7 million people are estimated to have experienced … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Morality and Efficacy of White Lies and Deception in Dementia Care (MHF)

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Mental Health Foundation (MHF)’s “Dementia: what is truth?” report explores strategies for handling the different realities and beliefs held by persons with dementia. It concludes, perhaps realistically, that judicious use of non-truths and half-truths may be justified if … Continue reading →

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World Mental Health Day (Department of Health / MHF / NHS England / Health Foundation)

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Today is World Mental Health Day. Full Text Link Reference Osterloh, M. (2015). World Mental Health Day and the power of small gestures. London: Department of Health, October 10th 2015. This is hosted by the Mental Health Foundation (MHF): … Continue reading →

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Definitive and Comprehensive List of Dementia-Related Internet Sites: Updated (CILIP / HLG)

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The CILIP Health Libraries Group (HLG) has released an updated list of dementia-related websites, whether based in the UK or internationally. This latest update strives to supply a definitive and complete list of trustworthy and authoritative online information sources. … Continue reading →

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Following-Up the Manifesto for Better Mental Health (Mental Health Policy Group / NHS Confederation / NHS England / BBC News / CQC)

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Centre for Mental Health, Mental Health Foundation, the NHS Confederation’s Mental Health Network, Mind, Rethink Mental Illness and the Royal College of Psychiatrists have jointly released a “First 100 Days and Beyond” plan, which specifies five priorities for … Continue reading →

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Positive Risk Taking in Dementia-Friendly Communities (JRF)

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) “Viewpoint” document discusses the role of positive risk-taking in building dementia-friendly communities. It stresses the benefits of positive risk-taking, which allows scope for realising the remaining capabilities and potential of people living with dementia, … Continue reading →

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SCIE Dementia Gateway: Useful Dementia-Related Information Resources (SCIE)

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has produced, and maintains, an uptodate and impressively broad collection of links to dementia-related websites and information resources. A wide range of topics and themes in dementia care are covered, including: Dementia-Friendly … Continue reading →

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Common Core Principles Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing in Adult Social Care (Skills for Care)

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This guide, from Skills for Care, presents ten common core principles to support mental health and wellbeing in social care settings. These principles are intended to help staff working in social care services to support and promote good mental … Continue reading →

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Parity of Esteem: Guidance on Mental Health Commissioning (NHS England)

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This NHS England document offers planning guidance to assist commissioners in their planning with regard to how local communities and CCGs can achieve greater “parity of esteem” between physical and mental health. This document supplies evidence, case studies and … Continue reading →

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