Tag Archives: Rotherham

Primer on Social Prescribing (LGA / King’s Fund / CRD / BMJ Open)

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary An investigation into the concept of social prescribing, with case studies. “Social prescribing – sometimes called community referrals – is a means of enabling primary care services to refer patients with social, emotional or practical needs to a range … Continue reading →

UK’s Oldest Woman Dies (BBC News)

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The UK’s oldest woman and former concert pianist, Gladys Hooper, aged 113, passed away at Highfield Nursing Home in Ryde (the Isle of Wight) today. It is understood that the new oldest person in Britain is now Bessie Camm, … Continue reading →

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Three Models of Dementia Assessment and Diagnosis (NHS England / NHS IQ)

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

Summary Three different models of diagnosis and care for people with dementia have been cited by NHS England as examples of good practice. These schemes are based at Gnosall in Stafford, Northumberland, and Rotherham and Doncaster. Indicative costs and other … Continue reading →

National Conversation on Local Health Inequalities, Plus Supporting Indicators and Local Authority Profiles (PHE / Health and Sport Committee: Scotland / UCL IHE)

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Public Health England (PHE) has released a collection of documents to promote the national conversation on health inequalities. The “National Conversation on Health Inequalities” event was part of a wider programme on the reduction of local differences in health … Continue reading →

Improving Local Public Health and Reducing Health Inequalities (King’s Fund / Public Health England)

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The following King’s Fund report offers information – and supplies links to resources – about nine key areas for council leaders to consider when trying to decide which aspects of public health may need to be prioritised. The nine … Continue reading →

Weekend Hospital Care: Seven-Day Working (BBC News / NHS England / HEE / GMC)

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

Summary NHS England medical director Professor Sir Bruce Keogh has announced that hospitals in England will be required to ensure consultants and key diagnostic tests are available seven days a week. Research into the “weekend effect” has suggested for some years that hospital mortality … Continue reading →

Dementia Scheme for Professionals Listening to Carers: Triangle of Care, 2nd Edition (Guardian Professional: Social Care Network / Carers Trust / RCN)

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

Summary There is a fresh initiative to ensure family carers are involved by hospital staff, so that they are enabled to give and receive information about relatives with dementia. Carers should be offered suitable opportunities to participate and have their … Continue reading →

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