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NICE Guideline on Support for Adult Carers (NICE)

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)’s guideline aims to assist health and social care staff to help unpaid carers; i.e. people (aged 18 and over) engaged in the unpaid care of someone, older than 16 years, who … Continue reading →

First Year Progress Review of the Carers Action Plan for 2018 to 2020 (DHSC)

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Department of Health and Social Care a has published a progress review of the first year of the action plan for carers in England. The government’s action plan for carers was first published in June 2018. Progress is … Continue reading →

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Carers Action Plan 2018 to 2020 (DHSC / BBC News)

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Department of Health and Social Care’s action plan for carers outlines plans to support carers in England, over the next 2 years. It expands on the National Carers Strategy. It sets out 64 actions across five priority topics. … Continue reading →

National Carers Week 2016 (NHS England / Carers UK)

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

Summary Dr Neil Churchill, NHS England’s Director of Patient Experience, discusses Carers’ Week, running between June 6th – 12th 2016. This annual campaign raises awareness of caring, highlights the challenges faced by carers and celebrates the contribution that unpaid carers … Continue reading →

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Improving Integration of Carer Support: Toolkit To Assist Identification and Assessment of Carer Health and Wellbeing (NHS England)

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary NHS England, in cooperation with numerous partners, has produced a new “Integrated Approach to Identifying and Assessing Carer Health and Wellbeing” toolkit. This is the latest component of their ongoing Commitment to Carers. The toolkit includes a template Memorandum … Continue reading →

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Exploration of Dementia Carers’ Lived Experience (BBC News / ARUK)

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Alzheimer’s Research UK commissioned Opinion Leader to investigate all aspects of the impact of caring for a relative with dementia. “Opinion Leader worked with families to produce a rich description of individual experiences, by conducting a series of four … Continue reading →

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Commitments to Carers: Progress Update (NHS England)

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary NHS England has published a review of progress against on 37 “Commitments to Carers” made earlier in the “NHS England’s Commitment to Carers” document of May 2014. Full Text Link Reference Change is happening for carers – Dr Martin … Continue reading →

Business Costs of Dementia (PHE / Department of Health / Dementia Challenge / Alzheimer’s Society)

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

Summary Public Health England (PHE) and the Alzheimer’s Society have released a report from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) which attempts to quantify the financial burden falling on the nation’s businesses from dementia. Employers are advised of … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Experiences and Needs of Male Carers (Carers Trust)

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This report, by the Carers Trust, investigates the experiences and needs of male carers. It assesses the adequacy of the support they receive. Full Text Link Reference Husband, partner, dad, son, carer? A survey of the experiences and needs … Continue reading →

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Dementia Friends Campaign Refreshed (BBC News / Department of Health / Dementia Challenge / Dementia Friends / Public Health England)

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Public Health England (PHE) and the Alzheimer’s Society have launched a joint campaign to encourage people to become Dementia Friends. Employers are encouraged to make it easier for people with early dementia to remain in employment and to support … Continue reading →

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