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National Dementia Diagnosis Statistics for England (NHS Digital)

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Statistical information on recorded dementia diagnosis rates (DDRs) continues to be published monthly by NHS Digital, formerly the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC). “68.7% of those aged over 65 estimated to have dementia, have a coded diagnosis … Continue reading →

Dementia Diagnosis Rates in England (NHS Digital / NHS England)

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary NHS Digital – formerly the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) – continues to release monthly statistical information on recorded dementia diagnoses Full Text Link Reference Recorded dementia diagnoses, June 2018. [Online]: NHS Digital, July 13th 2018. Background information on … Continue reading →

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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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BBC’s NHS Tracker Service: Re-Launched (BBC News)

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The BBC has launched a new improved version of the online NHS Tracker, in readiness for anticipated Winter-pressures. This service allows local variations in service performance to be viewed by postcode. Updates will be added to reflect monthly and … Continue reading →

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National Clinical Director for Dementia: Further Diagnosis Rates-Related Letter to CCGs (NHS England)

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Professor Alistair Burns, NHS England’s National Clinical Director for Dementia, has written another letter to CCGs about progress on national dementia diagnosis rates and priorities for post-diagnostic dementia treatment / support. National dementia diagnosis rates for November 2016 are … Continue reading →

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GP Incentive Schemes to Reduce Referrals to Hospital? (BBC News / Pulse / NHS England / Department of Health)

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary GP practices may sometimes receive incentive payments for reducing the number of patients referred to hospital, according to an investigation by Pulse. The aim of NHS leaders is to reduce inappropriate patient referrals, i.e. where patients can be better … Continue reading →

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Evidence Versus Mythology: Challenging Cherished Orthodoxies (British Journal of General Practice)

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A brief communication in the British Journal of General Practice points to recent evidence raising some interesting questions which many might prefer to duck. This “devil’s advocate”-style letter challenges readers to question some supposedly established axioms in modern dementia … Continue reading →

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