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Voluntary Sector Organisations: Improving Care for People With Learning Disabilities and Dementia (VODG)

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A recent Voluntary Organisations Disability Group “Staying put” report covers the work of the voluntary sector with care providers which aims to improve the quality of life of people with a learning disability and dementia. It addresses the issues … Continue reading →

Opening Statement From National Clinical Director for Integration and the Frail Elderly (NHS England)

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary NHS England’s new National Clinical Director for Older People and Integrated Care has released an initial statement of intent concerning future directions in national ageing policy and NHS commissioning. “As the new NCD for Older People I intend to pursue all available … Continue reading →

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Five Year Forward View’s New Care Models: Updated Support for UEC and ACC Vanguards (NHS England)

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary NHS England has released an update to the initial support package for new models of care vanguards, which now reflects the needs of all 50 vanguards. In particular, this document addresses the needs of the latest 21 vanguards; i.e. … Continue reading →

Realising the Value Programme (NHS England / Dementia / Australian Journal of Dementia Care)

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The NHS Five Year Forward View requires more support for people with long term conditions, enabling them to manage their own health. The NHS England “Realising the Value Programme” is about putting such plans into action. “NHS England is … Continue reading →

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Pilots to Support Carers Remain in Paid Employment (Department of Health)

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Nine pilot areas will be involved in discovering how to help carers balance work and their caring responsibilities. The pilot areas will explore how technology (such as smart phones, social media and email alerts) can be used to ease … Continue reading →

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Loneliness in Old Age: Male Perspectives (BBC News / ILC-UK / Independent Age)

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Increasing numbers of men face loneliness and isolation in old age, according to research by the International Longevity Centre (ILC-UK) and Independent Age. While older women are likely to remain more likely to outlive their husbands, it is also … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Ageing Manifesto (Ready for Ageing Alliance)

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Ready for Ageing Alliance has released a manifesto on ageing and demographic change, entitled “Getting Ready for Ageing”. Their report presents ideas for policy makers on coping with the challenges of an ageing society, while also offering individuals with … Continue reading →

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VCS Engagement with Health and Wellbeing Boards: Survey (Regional Voices)

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This Regional Voices report presents the results from a survey to discover how the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) is engaging with Health and Wellbeing Boards (HWBs). It features suggested good practice for boards to consider when involving VCS … Continue reading →

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Voluntary Groups: Funding to Help Vulnerable Patients (NHS England)

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary NHS England has announced which voluntary sector organisations which will share £2m to provide extra help for vulnerable people most at risk over the winter. These groups include Age UK, the British Red Cross and the Royal Voluntary Service. They … Continue reading →

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Improving Health Outcomes: Use of Voluntary / Community Sector Evidence (NHS Confederation)

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

Summary This NHS Confederation briefing discusses the use of evidence from the voluntary and community sector as a source of information when preparing Joint Strategic Needs Assessments (JSNAs) and how to thereby achieve improved commissioning decisions. It offers an overview of … Continue reading →

Posted in Charitable Bodies, Commissioning, Community Care, For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Integrated Care, Local Interest, Management of Condition, National, NHS, NHS Confederation, Person-Centred Care, Practical Advice, Quick Insights, Standards, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Asset Mapping, Care in Local Communities, Citizens Advice, Citizens Advice Bureaux, Co-Design and Co-Delivery, Co-Production, Co-Production for Wellbeing, Collaborative Working, Collaborative Working in Local Communities, Community and Voluntary Sector, Council for Voluntary Service (CVS), CVS Cheshire East, Difficult to Reach Groups, Dr Shahed Ahmad: Director of Public Health at London Borough of Enfield, Dudley Council Office of Public Health, Embedding Co-Production, Embedding Voluntary and Community Sector Evidence, Enfield Council, Equality Networks, Hard to Reach Groups, Health and Poverty Tool, Health and Wellbeing Boards (HWBs), Health Partnerships Project, Housing Associations, Impact Hub, Integrated Commissioning, Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA), JSNAs: Joint Strategic Needs Assessments, Leeds Metropolitan University, LGA: Local Government Association, Local Commissioning, Local Community Assets, Local Community Groups, Local Government Association: LGA, Local Service Providers, Local Strategic Commissioning, Marginalised Users, National Housing Federation, National Learning Network for Health and Wellbeing Boards, Proving Our Value Project, Regional Voices, Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), Social Auditing, Social Return on Investment (SROI), South West Forum, Specialist Organisations, Stronger Together, Umbrella Organisations, University of the West of England, VCS Insights, Voluntary and Community Organisations, Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations, Voluntary and Private Providers, Voluntary Care Services, Voluntary Community Sector (VCS), Voluntary Organisations, Voluntary Sector, Voluntary Sector and Ageing, Voluntary Sector Organisations, Voluntary Sector Provision, Voluntary Sector Strategic Partnerships, Vulnerable and Disadvantaged Groups, Wakefield Council, Wakefield District Wellbeing Consortium, Wellspring Healthy Living Centre (Bristol) | Leave a comment

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