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SPACE Principles in the Care of People Living With Dementia (RCN)

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has produced a report outlining five principles (SPACE principles) underpinning the commitment to improve care for people with dementia and their families. This report is intended for use across a wide range of … Continue reading →

Antidepressants Not Recommended for Depression in People With Dementia (NIHR Signal / Cochrane Database)

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A National Institute for Health Research “Signal” expert commentary refers to a systematic review which indicates that antidepressants are unsuitable / unhelpful for the treatment of depression in persons living with dementia. Full Text Link Reference Antidepressants do not … Continue reading →

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Allocations of Extra Funding to Ease “Winter Pressures” on NHS Services (BBC News / NHS England)

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The ongoing “crisis” in A&E admissions / winter pressures has caused a number of hospitals across the country to declare “major incidents” (although some of these incidents were short-lived and have since been lifted). The list of the hospitals … Continue reading →

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Improvements for Patients at NHS Trusts in Special Measures (Monitor / CQC / NHSTDA)

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

Summary Monitor, the Care Quality Commission and the NHS Trust Development Authority have published a report on the progress made at the 11 trusts placed in special measures in July 2013. Practical measures resulting in significant changes include recruitment of extra staff, use of … Continue reading →

Dementia Care in Hospitals (RCN Development Programme / University of Worcester)

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Association for Dementia Studies at the University of Worcester, in collaboration with the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), has published a report on the programme about the role of nurses in dementia care. It investigates the need to … Continue reading →

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BBC’s Day of the Body Clock (BBC News / PNAS / Science / NHS Choices / Lancet / Heart)

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

Summary Cancer, heart disease, type-2 diabetes, infections and obesity have been linked to insufficient and / or disrupted sleep. Full Text Link Reference Gallagher, J. (2014). ‘Arrogance’ of ignoring need for sleep. London: BBC Health News, May 12th 2014. Irregular … Continue reading →

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About the £260m Hospital Safety Technology Fund (NHS England)

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A £260 million technology fund has been introduced, to make the NHS safer. “The Secretary of State for Health, Professor Sir Bruce Keogh and [the Chief Nursing Officer] have launched a £260 million Technology Fund to enable doctors and nurses to … Continue reading →

Tag Archives: Addenbrookes Hospital

Antidepressants Not Recommended for Depression in People With Dementia (NIHR Signal / Cochrane Database)

Improvements for Patients at NHS Trusts in Special Measures (Monitor / CQC / NHSTDA)

Dementia Care in Hospitals (RCN Development Programme / University of Worcester)

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