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Dementia Case-Finding in Hospitals: Qualitative Research Into Disparate Perceptions of Primary and Secondary Care Staff in England (BMJ Open)

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

Summary Hospitals in England have been conducting case-finding of people with dementia among older people, who were admitted on an unplanned basis, since 2012/13; although the methods to be used were undefined. A recent article investigates the views of staff … Continue reading →

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Post-Diagnostic Dementia Support Too Patchy? (BBC News / RCGP / Alzheimer’s Society)

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A survey of GPs, commissioned by the Alzheimer’s Society, indicates that it is felt there is often inadequate post diagnosis support for people with dementia (and their families and carers) from the NHS and social services in the UK. … Continue reading →

Posted in Alzheimer's Society, BBC News, Charitable Bodies, Commissioning, Community Care, Diagnosis, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), In the News, Integrated Care, Management of Condition, Models of Dementia Care, National, NHS, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Patient Care Pathway, Person-Centred Care, Proposed for Next Newsletter, Quick Insights, Standards, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Ageing and Dementia, Ageing and Society, Ageing Population, Barriers to Older People Accessing Help and Support, Barriers to Support, Care and Support, Caregiver Support, Carer Support, Carer Support Services, Caring for Family Carers, Case Finding, Case Finding for Patients with Dementia, Dementia Case Finding, Dementia Case Finding Debate: Unexpected Alliances, Dementia Case Finding Scheme, Diagnosis and Referral, Diagnosis and Support, Diagnosis Rates, Disclosure of Diagnosis, Doctors: GPs, Early Diagnosis, Family Carers, Family Doctors, Family Support, GPs, Improving Dementia Diagnosis Rates, Information and Advice Services, Integrated Care Coordinators, Integrated Services, Post-Diagnosis Support, Post-Diagnostic Dementia Support, Post-Diagnostic Support, RCGP, Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), Timely Diagnosis | 1 Comment

Overview of General Practice in England (House of Commons Library / BBC News / BMA / NAO / BMJ / Nuffield Trust)

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

Summary This House of Commons Library briefing note supplies information on NHS primary medical services provided by GPs in England. It has been updated to cover elements of the new GP contract; including the introduction of named GPs for people … Continue reading →

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Loneliness and Social Isolation: Review of HWBs’ Priorities (Campaign to End Loneliness)

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary An earlier Campaign to End Loneliness publication, “Ignoring the health risks?”, examined the importance Health and Wellbeing Boards (HWBs) across England had given to the public health issues arising from loneliness and isolation within their strategies. This “Still ignoring … Continue reading →

Named GPs to Coordinate the Care of Frailest Patients (BBC News / NHS Choices / Department of Health / BMA / NHS Employers)

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The British Medical Association and NHS England have agreed that next year’s GP contract will involve GPs taking more direct responsibility for the most vulnerable and elderly patients. It is anticipated that this move will relieve pressure on hospital admissions. This move is reported to be a resurrection of the “Old-fashioned … Continue reading →

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