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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 →

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 →

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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Integrated Personal Commissioning (NHS England)

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Integrated Personal Commissioning involves a voluntary approach to joining-up health and social care for people with complex needs. NHS England, the Local Government Association, Think Local Act Personal and the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services recently invited … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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