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Benefits of Timely Diagnosis and Early Intervention in Dementia (BMJ)

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A wide-ranging literature review, clinical review and educational update on these topics. Full Text Link Reference Robinson, L. Tang, E. [and] Taylor J-P. (2015). Dementia: timely diagnosis and early intervention. BMJ. June 16th 2015; 350: h3029.

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Summary of Recent Progress on Dementia Friendly Communities (Department of Health)

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The following brief communication supplies an update on the Government’s and Department of Health’s national progress in the creation, development, promotion and evaluation of dementia-friendly communities. Ambitions for the end of 2015 include: There being at least 20 cities, … Continue reading →

Movement Towards Better Understanding, Respect and Support for People With Dementia (BSI / Department of Health / Dementia Challenge)

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

Summary The British Standards Institute (BSI) and Alzheimer’s Society are working jointly to codify a standard benchmark for all communities wishing to work towards becoming dementia-friendly. The aim of PAS 1365 is to define exactly what constitutes a dementia friendly community; this will … Continue reading →

Dementia Diagnosis and Care in England: Learning from CCGs (NHS England and NHS Improving Quality)

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This report presents the findings from visits to Clinical Commissioning Groups(CCGs) led by Alistair Burns (National Clinical Director for Dementia at NHS England) with help from NHS Improving Quality. A national picture is emerging, concerning what is working well … Continue reading →

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Package of Support for Improving Dementia Diagnosis Rates (NHS England)

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

Summary In a recent letter, Alistair Burns, National Clinical Director for Dementia from NHS England describes a package of tools and resources available for Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) to help improve dementia diagnosis rates. The offer of intensive support is … Continue reading →

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Annual Progress Report(s) on Prime Minister’s Dementia Challenge (Department of Health / Dementia Challenge)

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

Summary The three Dementia Challenge Champion Groups have written brief reports detailing their progress during the past year. These reports feature in a letter to the Prime Minister (see below), which also reiterates achievements since the Prime Minister’s Dementia Challenge … Continue reading →

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