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Multi-Morbidity Re-Visited (BBC News / Academy of Medical Sciences / Health Foundation / JGCR)

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Academy of Medical Sciences has produced a report on the unprecedented burden of “multi-morbidity”, i.e. the clustering of two or more physical and mental health conditions in the same patient. This is a summary of emerging evidence on … Continue reading →

Renewed Call for Parity of Esteem for Mental and Physical Health (BBC News / Department of Health)

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Professor Dame Sally Davies, England’s Chief Medical Officer, has expressed support for giving mental health services a higher priority, with targets for waiting times and better protection for funding. Mental illness is estimated to cost between £70bn and £100bn … Continue reading →

Nutritional Care to Prevent Malnutrition Among Dementia Patients (Nursing Standard)

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

Summary An estimated 1.3 million people over the age of 65 are believed to be malnourished in the UK. This article touches on steps to improve the nutritional status of patients at New Cross Hospital, among other related topics. Full … Continue reading →

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HEE’s Strategic Framework for 2014-2029 (Health Education England)

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Health Education England (HEE) predicts that changing patterns of care, involving more care delivered closer to home by a more integrated and flexible workforce, require corresponding changes in education and training. The HEE strategic framework for 2014-2029 addresses the … Continue reading →

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Parity of Esteem for Mental and Physical Health (House of Lords Library)

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This House of Lords Library briefing note offers a background summing-up in readiness for the debate to be held on October 10th 2013 about achieving parity of esteem for mental and physical health. This is a requirement of the … Continue reading →

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Whole-Person Care: Towards Parity Between Mental and Physical Health (Royal College of Psychiatrists)

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This Royal College of Psychiatrists report discusses steps to achieve greater “parity of esteem” for mental health compared with physical health services. “…mental health does not receive the same attention as physical health. People with mental health problems frequently … Continue reading →

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