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On the Potential Role of Local Pharmacies in Reducing Health Inequalities and Cutting Waiting Times (BBC News / BMJ Open)

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

Summary Research by Durham University indicates that 89% of England’s population lives less than a 20-minute walk away from a local pharmacy. Pharmacies are capable (potentially, given funding and promotion) of providing a wider range of health services by virtue … Continue reading →

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On Pharmacists, Community Pharmacies and Public Health (NHS England / Department of Health / NHS Confederation / LGA / Pharmacy Voice / Royal Pharmaceutical Society)

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Deputy Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for NHS England has explained why pharmacists are a valuable resource offering the public access to expert health advice and support. Full Text Link Reference Howard, C. (2014). How we should all make better … Continue reading →

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The Earlier, The Better Campaign Targeted at Older People (BBC News / NHS England)

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary People worried about their health, especially those over 60, should not just “soldier on”; they are advised to seek help quickly, according to NHS England‘s “The Earlier, The Better” campaign. Greater use of self-care information sources, local pharmacy services and … Continue reading →

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More on Emergency Admissions and Provision for Winter Pressures (NHS England / BBC News / BMJ Open / NHS Choices / Monitor / BMA)

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary NHS England is distributing a further £150 million to help hospitals in England maintain their A&E services over winter. This is in addition to the £250 million allocated to the most at-risk hospitals in September, and is intended for … Continue reading →

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Pharmacy Led Reviews of Anti-Psychotic Prescribing for People with Dementia (BMC Psychiatry)

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

[A brief reference to this item appears in: Dementia and Elderly Care: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 3 Issue 3, October 2012]. Summary Antipsychotics prescribed for people with dementia are associated with approximately 1800 excess deaths in the UK … Continue reading →

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Automated Pill Dispenser Project Evaluation (Improvement and Efficiency West Midlands)

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 2 Issue 10, May 2012]. Summary This end of project evaluation report, from Improvement and Efficiency West Midlands, covers the PivoTell automated pill dispenser. Mark 3 … Continue reading →

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