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More on the Likely Association Between Air Pollution and Increased Risk of Dementia? (BMJ Open / NHS Choices / BBC News / PHE)

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Further evidence has emerged, from London, on the possible link between long-term exposure to air pollution and the likelihood of developing dementia. Full Text Link Reference Air pollution linked to dementia risk. London: NHS Choices; Behind the Headlines, September … Continue reading →

Five Year Forward View for Mental Health: One Year On (NHS England / BBC News)

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary NHS England’s “Five Year Forward View for Mental Health: One Year On” report marks the anniversary of the independent Mental Health Taskforce’s Five Year Forward View for Mental Health for the NHS in England. It summarises progress made in the … Continue reading →

Five Year Forward View For Mental Health: Implementation Plans (NHS England / BBC News)

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

Summary Implementation plans are outlined regarding NHS England’s response to the Mental Health Taskforce’s recommendations for improving mental health care. The following report is a “blueprint” for coming changes in the NHS. It indicates what the public and service users … Continue reading →

English Longitudinal Study of Ageing Challenges Some Stereotypes About Older People and Sexuality (BBC News / Archives of Sexual Behavior)

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A survey conducted by the University of Manchester indicates that 54% of men and 31% of women over the age of 70 are sexually active. Sexuality and the need for intimacy among older people have been overlooked previously. The … Continue reading →

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Pilots to Support Carers Remain in Paid Employment (Department of Health)

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

Summary Nine pilot areas will be involved in discovering how to help carers balance work and their caring responsibilities. The pilot areas will explore how technology (such as smart phones, social media and email alerts) can be used to ease … Continue reading →

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Social Care Jargon Buster (Think Local Act Personal)

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary There is a plain English guide to commonly used social care terms and phrases. The “Social Care Jargon Buster” was commissioned by Think Local Act Personal and produced by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), with contributions from … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Integrated Care: Findings from 16 Integrated Care Pilots in England (RAND Europe)

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This RAND Europe evaluation report summarises the results from 16 different pilot projects sponsored by the Department of Health to explore ways of integrating patient care from different local providers. Local decision-makers should not underestimate the challenges involved in … Continue reading →

Posted in Commissioning, Community Care, Department of Health, For Doctors (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Integrated Care, Management of Condition, National, Nuffield Trust, Patient Care Pathway, Quick Insights, Standards, Systematic Reviews, UK | Tagged Benefits of Integrated Care, Co-Production, Commissioning Environment, Community Budgets, Community Care Assessments, Continuity of Care, Cooperation, Cost-Effectiveness in Health Care, Delayed Transfers of Care, Department of Health, Discharge Planning, Discharge Support, Early Supported Discharge (ESD), Early Supported Discharge Teams, Ernst & Young LLP, ESD: Early Supported Discharge, Evaluation of UK Integrated Care Pilots, Health and Social Care Integration, Health Care Organization and Administration, Health Care Services Capacity, Hospital Discharge, Hospital Use and Costs, Housing, ICP: Integrated Care Pilots, Integrated Care and Support: Our Shared Commitment, Integrated Care Pathway, Integrated Care Pilots (ICP), Integrated Care Pilots in England, Integrated Commissioning, Integrated Discharge Process, Integrated Home and Community Care Services, Integrated Teams, Integration, Integration of Health and Social Care, Program Evaluation, RAND Europe, University of Cambridge | Leave a comment

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