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Transformation of Health and Care in Wales: a Revolution from Within (BBC News / Welsh Government)

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Parliamentary Review of Health and Social Care in Wales provides an inspiring vision of future directions in service provision, with proposals which are likely to be studied more widely. Dr Ruth Hussey the former Chief Medical Officer for … Continue reading →

Dementia-Related Mortality: a Statistical Anomaly for Health Inequalities in Wales (BBC News)

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Some unexpected patterns of health inequality in Wales. The possible reasons are unclear. “ …decreased mortality for other conditions is leading to more people living longer and thus becoming at higher risk for developing dementia as age is a determining … Continue reading →

Tackling the Human and Financial Costs of Poor Mental Health at Work (BBC News / Department of Health / Monitor Deloitte / NHS Choices)

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The independent review of mental health and employers by Lord Dennis Stevenson and Paul Farmer estimates that poor mental health may cost the UK economy £99 billion per year, and that possibly 300,000 people with mental health problems may drop-out … Continue reading →

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Seven Day Working and Much More: Aiming for a More Patient-Centred, Transparent and Safe NHS (Department of Health)

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

Summary Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has re-asserted his intention to pursue the New Deal for GPs, and seven day NHS services generally; if necessary by removing the weekend working opt-out in new hospital consultants’ contracts. NHS Improvement Plans for the … Continue reading →

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Parity of Challenge for NHS Mental Health Services? (BBC News / RCN)

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Staff cuts and bed shortages, in the face of increasing demand, pose questions about the credibility of the NHS “parity of esteem” policy for mental health services. Full Text Link Reference Nurses warn of mental health services strain. London: … Continue reading →

Welsh Care Homes Review (BBC Wales / Older People’s Commissioner for Wales)

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A review of the quality of life for residents of care homes in Wales has found that many older people have an unacceptable quality of life and tend to become institutionalised quickly. Care homes tend to be perceived as … Continue reading →

Doctors’ Online Resource: Better Care for Older People (General Medical Council)

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A new online resource, developed by the General Medical Council (GMC) working with the British Geriatrics Society and Age UK, has been designed to support doctors with day-to-day care of older patients. It provides several video interviews plus practical … Continue reading →

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Dementia-Related Mortality: a Statistical Anomaly for Health Inequalities in Wales (BBC News)

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