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Tag Archives: Challenge on Dementia (David Cameron)
David Cameron on Need for Increasing Dementia Research Funding (BBC News)
Summary David Cameron, the former Prime Minister, has taken-up the role of President of Alzheimer’s Research UK (in addition to working for the National Citizen Service). He has proposed / re-stated the importance of greater levels of funding for dementia … Continue reading →
Posted in Alzheimer’s Research UK, BBC News, Commissioning, In the News, Management of Condition, Mental Health, National, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Person-Centred Care, Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest
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Further Funding for the Dementia Research Institute (Gov UK / MRC / Alzheimer’s Society / ARUK)
Summary Additional partnership funding has been announced for Dementia Research Institute (DRI). The Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer’s Research UK have each committed £50 million towards supporting the work of the Institute, making the total commitment to date around £250 million … Continue reading →
Posted in Alzheimer's Society, Alzheimer’s Research UK, Charitable Bodies, Commissioning, For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), In the News, Mental Health, Models of Dementia Care, National, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Pharmacological Treatments, Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest
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Two Further Improvements: Dementia Services Seven Days a Week / Dementia Awareness for People Aged Over Forty (BBC News / Department of Health)
Summary Two further aspects of the latest implementation plans for the Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia 2020 were emphasised a week ago. Seven day NHS services are planned to benefit dementia patients, with more frequent patient assessments and better care … Continue reading →
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Who and What is the Dementia Envoy? (WDC / Department of Health)
Summary The Prime Minister has appointed David Mayhew as the latest Dementia Envoy. Dennis Gillings was the former World Dementia Envoy. “The envoy works with countries, corporations and leaders from around the world, sharing expertise and promoting research and support … Continue reading →
Posted in Alzheimer’s Research UK, Charitable Bodies, Commissioning, Department of Health, For Researchers (mostly), In the News, International, Mental Health, Models of Dementia Care, National, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Pharmacological Treatments, Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest
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Latest Challenge on Dementia 2020 Implementation Plan (BBC News / Department of Health)
Summary The Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia 2020 contained over 50 commitments towards making England the best place in the world for dementia care, research and societal dementia awareness by 2020. The Department of Health’s updated implementation plan specifies how … Continue reading →
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Significant Changes at the World Dementia Council? (WDC)
Summary There has been reform within the World Dementia Council (WDC). The changes are intended to make this body “more representative” in global terms (if such were possible) and fully independent. The Council now includes a wider range of international … Continue reading →
Posted in Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), Alzheimer’s Research UK, Charitable Bodies, Commissioning, Department of Health, Diagnosis, For Researchers (mostly), In the News, International, Management of Condition, Mental Health, Models of Dementia Care, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Person-Centred Care, Pharmacological Treatments, Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest, World Health Organization (WHO)
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Government Commitment to the Global Action Against Dementia (WDC / Department of Health)
Summary The Department of Health has responded to Raj Long’s Finding a path for a cure for dementia: an independent report into an integrated approach to dementia drug development report, with a Strategy Report and an open letter. There is … Continue reading →
Posted in Alzheimer's Society, Alzheimer’s Research UK, Charitable Bodies, Commissioning, Department of Health, For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), In the News, Integrated Care, International, Management of Condition, Mental Health, Models of Dementia Care, National, Pharmacological Treatments, Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest, World Health Organization (WHO)
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National Dementia Research Institute (DRI) Announced (MRC)
Summary The national Dementia Research Institute (DRI) will be led by the Medical Research Council (MRC). The DRI is expected to receive up to £150 million in funding and be operational by 2020. It aims to link research across leading … Continue reading →
Posted in Commissioning, For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), In the News, Mental Health, Models of Dementia Care, National, NIHR, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Pharmacological Treatments, Quick Insights, UK
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Tagged Challenge on Dementia (David Cameron), David Cameron, Dementia Research, Dementia Research Funding, Dementia Research Institute (DRI), Dementias Platform UK (DPUK), Disease Modifying Treatment by 2025 (Aim), Disease-Modifying Therapies, Disease-Modifying Therapies for Dementia, Drug Discovery Programmes, Global Action Against Dementia, Global Context, Global Leadership, International Dementia Research, Medical Research Council (MRC), Medical Research Council (UK), MRC: Medical Research Council, National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Neurodegeneration, Neurodegenerative Disease Research, Research and Development, Research and Innovation, Research Commitment, Research Funding
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Medical Research Council: Some Success Stories (MRC)
Summary The Medical Research Council (MRC) has released a collection of summaries about UK research achievements across a number of fields. In the area of research into dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases, MRC research is reported to have influenced the … Continue reading →
Posted in Diagnosis, For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), In the News, Management of Condition, Models of Dementia Care, National, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Patient Care Pathway, Pharmacological Treatments, Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest
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Local Dementia Friendly Communities: Guidance for Councils (LGA)
Summary Guidance has been released by the Local Government Association (LGA), in collaboration with the Innovations in Dementia community interest company, which explains the responsibility of councils in helping to support people with dementia through the creation of local dementia … Continue reading →
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