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Protecting NHS Staff, and Patients, From Violent and Aggressive Patients (NICE)

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Violence and aggression towards hospital staff is estimated to cost £69m a year (in staff absence, loss of productivity and additional security). The following updated NICE guidance offers recommendations (including suggestions for further research) on the prevention of violent … Continue reading →

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Care Quality Commission Report on Mental Health Crisis Care (BBC News / CQC / Race Equality Foundation / NHS England)

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Care Quality Commission (CQC)’s “Right here, right now” report examines people’s experiences of the quality of help, care and support provided during mental health crises. This national review concludes that people in need of urgent mental health care … Continue reading →

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