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Post-Diagnostic Dementia Support Too Patchy? (BBC News / RCGP / Alzheimer’s Society)

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A survey of GPs, commissioned by the Alzheimer’s Society, indicates that it is felt there is often inadequate post diagnosis support for people with dementia (and their families and carers) from the NHS and social services in the UK. … Continue reading →

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Guidance on Nurse Staffing Levels (BBC News / NICE)

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released guidelines for hospitals in England on safe staffing levels for nurses. The draft guidelines, and the extensive research behind them, were unveiled earlier in May 2014. The ratio of … Continue reading →

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Clinical Commissioning Groups (Regional Voices / VONNE / House of Commons Library / NHS England / NHS Clinical Commissioners / ICSA / NICE / King’s Fund)

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Regional Voices network in the North East, VONNE, has produced briefings to help the voluntary sector to understand the reformed health and care system. While they contain region-specific information for the North East, they are of nation-wide interest … Continue reading →

SCIE Dementia Gateway: Newly Improved (SCIE)

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The SCIE Dementia Gateway has been relaunched. This is now produced in partnership with the Salford Institute for Dementia. At the G8 Dementia Summit, SCIE’s Chair Lord Michael Bichard reminded delegates about the “essential role of social care and support for people … Continue reading →

Posted in Commissioning, Community Care, Diagnosis, End of Life Care, For Carers (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), In the News, Integrated Care, Management of Condition, Mental Health, Models of Dementia Care, National, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Patient Care Pathway, Person-Centred Care, Personalisation, Practical Advice, Proposed for Next Newsletter, Quick Insights, SCIE, Standards, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Creating Dementia Friendly Environments, Dementia-Friendly Environments, Developing Dementia Friendly Environments, G8 Dementia Summit, Lord Michael Bichard (SCIE), Salford Institute for Dementia, SCIE Dementia Gateway, SCIE Social Care TV | Leave a comment

G8 Dementia Summit: Pledge to Develop Dementia Cure or Treatment by 2025 (BBC News)

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The goal of finding a treatment to cure or halt dementia by 2025 is achievable, Prime Minister David Cameron has said. Read more and view the videos: BBC News: G8 ‘will develop dementia cure or treatment by 2025’. Reference G8 … Continue reading →

Posted in BBC News, Department of Health, In the News, Integrated Care, International, Mental Health, Models of Dementia Care, National, Proposed for Next Newsletter, Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged BBC Health News, Collaboration, Collaborative Projects, Dementia Research, First G8 Dementia Summit, G8 Dementia Summit, G8 Nations, Global Context, Global Outlook, Government Research Funding, International Programmes, Prime Minister's Challenge on Dementia, Research and Innovation, UK Presidency of G8 2013 | Leave a comment

UK Research Funding: Announcements Ahead of G8 Dementia Summit (BBC News)

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The UK aims to double funding for dementia research by 2025 David Cameron has announced. The current research funding target for 2015 is £66m; this will rise to £132m (adjusted for inflation) by 2025. The Medical Research Council (MRC) plans to commit £50m to … Continue reading →

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NHS Budget Protected From Cuts: Challenging Times for Health Service (NHS Confederation)

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Chancellor George Osborne announced, in the Autumn Statement to Parliament on December 5th 2013, that protections on the NHS budget announced in the 2013 Spending Review will remain in force. Read more: NHS budget protected but tough times remain for health service. … Continue reading →

Posted in In the News, National, NHS, NHS Confederation, Proposed for Next Newsletter, Quick Insights, Standards, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged 2015 Challenge: NHS Confederation, Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management, Financial Constraints, Financial Pressures, Financial Sustainability in the NHS, Government Spending Review (UK 2013), Health Select Committee Inquiry on Public Expenditure on Health and Social Care, Healthcare Financial Management Association, NHS Budget, NHS Confederation’s 2015 Challenge, NHS Funding, NHS Spending, Nicholson Challenge, Spending Review, Spending Review 2015/16 | Leave a comment

Category Archives: Proposed for Next Newsletter

Post-Diagnostic Dementia Support Too Patchy? (BBC News / RCGP / Alzheimer’s Society)

Guidance on Nurse Staffing Levels (BBC News / NICE)

Clinical Commissioning Groups (Regional Voices / VONNE / House of Commons Library / NHS England / NHS Clinical Commissioners / ICSA / NICE / King’s Fund)

SCIE Dementia Gateway: Newly Improved (SCIE)

G8 Dementia Summit: Pledge to Develop Dementia Cure or Treatment by 2025 (BBC News)

UK Research Funding: Announcements Ahead of G8 Dementia Summit (BBC News)

NHS Budget Protected From Cuts: Challenging Times for Health Service (NHS Confederation)

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