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Improving Care for Older People (NHS England / Age UK / PHE / Chief Fire Officer’s Association / JGCR)

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The guide to Improving Care for Older People, developed by NHS England in partnership with Age UK, Public Health England, and the Chief Fire Officer’s Association, is actually a collection of resources (some dating back several years). This collection … Continue reading →

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Safe and Well Visits: Partnership Working Between Health, Social Care, Fire and Rescue Services and Volunteers (NHS England, PHE, LGA / CFOA / Age UK)

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Further information has become available concerning the programme of “health checks” for the homes of elderly people and patients with complex long-term conditions. Collaboration on establishing the working principles of these “Safe and Well” visits has involved cooperation between … Continue reading →

Fire and Rescue Services Checks on Older People (NHS England / BBC News)

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary NHS England and the Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) have announced collaborative work to conduct health checks on elderly people and patients with complex long-term conditions. This partnership, working in collaboration with Public Health England, the Local Government Association … Continue reading →

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Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Homes and Patient Activation: Five Prescriptions to Transform the NHS (BBC News / BBC Radio Four)

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Radio 4 Healthy Visions series invited five health leaders and thinkers to offer personal “prescriptions” for the future of healthcare. The final Healthy Visions program entitled “A health-creating society” was first broadcast by BBC Radio 4 on Friday … Continue reading →

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Remember the Dangers of Cold Weather for the Vulnerable (Public Health England)

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary At the start of the Met Office’s Winter season, Public Health England (PHE) has reminded the public to consider the possible impact of cold weather on elderly friends and family, and other at risk groups. The Cold Weather Plan … Continue reading →

Evidence for Local Action on Reducing Health Inequalities (Public Health England / UCL IHE / BBC News)

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Public Health England (PHE) has released a collection of evidence papers on the social determinants of poor health, to support interventions on the social issues which result in health inequalities. Practical advice, and examples of local interventions shown to … Continue reading →

Reducing Excess Winter Deaths and Illnesses Associated With Cold Homes: Guideline Consultation (BBC News / NICE)

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has raised draft guidance on how to reduce deaths and illnesses among elderly people in winter. The advice also covers other groups vulnerable to the cold, including people with respiratory … Continue reading →

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