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Brunel University holds training event on tackling incontinence in older people
31 May 2012
Brunel University is holding a free one day training event giving advice to health professionals on how to tackle incontinence in older people. The training day is being held on Wednesday 13 June by TACT3, the UK’s largest collaborative.....
Permission granted for £5m dementia excellence centre in Caernarfon
30 May 2012
Plans for a “world class” dementia centre in Gwynedd have been given the go ahead and the £5m centre in Caernarfon will create more than 100 new jobs. The 67-bed centre at the five-acre Bryn Seiont site is the creation of.....
Nurses need "leadership development and support", nursing forum tells PM
29 May 2012
The Nursing and Care Quality Forum has written a letter to the prime minister and its initial recommendations have been published. The independent forum made up of a range of experts on nursing and care quality who work to.....
"Review the balance of spending across health, social care and welfare payments to pay for social care reform", says think tank
29 May 2012
Much of the money for the social care system can be sourced from the £140 billion of state funding that is already spent on older people, according to a new report from the health care think tank Nuffield Trust. Their report.....
Gok Wan's "Fashion Fix" for Alzheimer's Society
28 May 2012
Fashion icon, Gok Wan has personally customised a T-shirt and donated it to Alzheimer’s Society to auction. The T-shirt, from boutique fashion brand, Rare has been redesigned and totally customised by Gok, following the theme.....
Chelsea FC signed football is being auctioned to raise money for Alzheimer's Society
28 May 2012
The Chelsea FC Foundation is helping raising money for the Alzheimer’s Society, by donating a signed football, which is being auctioned off on eBay. Simon Taylor, head of the Chelsea FC Foundation said: “The Chelsea FC Foundation.....
Dementia services review underway in Carmarthenshire
28 May 2012
A report to improve and develop support services for people living with and caring for people with dementia in Carmarthenshire has been presented to the area's Health and Social Care Board. The report was developed by Carmarthenshire’s.....
Older people's debt increases, yet 1.6m older people don't claim pension credit entitlement, survey finds
28 May 2012
The amount of older people who owe money has “risen sharply” over the last year and nearly one fifth (19 per cent) of those in debt are concerned about the money they owe, suggests a survey. The research conducted on behalf.....
Older people have lost confidence in government's approach to social care, research finds
25 May 2012
Older people are not impressed with the coalition government’s approach to health and social care, according to new research from older people’s housing and care charity, Anchor. Their research found that •.....
Prime Minister attends meeting with dementia-friendly champion group
25 May 2012
The Prime Minister has met with one of the three dementia-friendly champion groups set up to meet the Government’s ‘Dementia Challenge’. The groups are committed to driving major improvements in dementia care practice and research.....
Ageism, isolation and loneliness prevalent in UK society
25 May 2012
Research from age positive charity WRVS has found the UK to be performing poorly compared to EU countries on the experience on ageing. The report ‘Ageing across Europe’ finds that loneliness and isolation amongst older people.....
Day service cuts increase isolation among disabled people
23 May 2012
Charity Mencap are growing increasingly concerned over the issue of isolation and loneliness among adults with learning disabilities, after research estimated that one in four are now stuck at home because of local authority cuts.....
New guide launched to support dementia care workers
23 May 2012
Care workforce development experts Skills for Care have this week launched a ‘Supporting Dementia Workers’ guide, dedicated to realising the potential of social care employers throughout England when facing the growing challenges.....
Nominations sought for Scotland's Dementia Awards
23 May 2012
Six award categories have been named for Scotland’s first Dementia Awards, made possible by a partnership between the Care Inspectorate and leading health organisations Alzheimer Scotland, NHS Health Scotland, NHS Education for Scotland.....
New toolkit to help Hampshire businesses and organisations tackle dementia challenge
23 May 2012
Hampshire County Council have announced a partnership with Innovations in Dementia, a national community interest company, in order to help local communities find ways to achieve a more dementia-friendly outlook, in particular through.....
Housing for later life awards
23 May 2012
Over 100 professionals attended an event to celebrate the work of providers of retirement and sheltered housing at Legal and General’s London Office on 21 May. The event was held by the Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC).....
Assistive technology embraced by home care users in Essex
23 May 2012
The drive to improve access to assistive technologies, for social care service users in Essex, has exceeded the 20% goal the local council set, with 59% confirmed as now taking up innovative ways of managing their care. New.....
Network to protect vulnerable adults reaches 200 members in four weeks
22 May 2012
A leading charity that campaigns against the abuse of vulnerable adults has revealed that 200 practitioners have joined a new support network that was only established four weeks ago. Action on Elder Abuse aims to prevent.....
Actress Carey Mulligan announced as ambassador of Alzheimer's Society at start of Dementia Awareness Week
21 May 2012
It’s Dementia Awareness Week, (20th – 26th May) and Alzheimer’s Society has announced actress Carey Mulligan as their newest ambassador. The Bafta-winning actress has chosen to support Alzheimer’s Society as her grandmother.....
Department of Health strategy enabling online access to GP records - ADASS and Alzheimer's Society comment
21 May 2012
Directors of Adult Social Services, (ADASS who represent the directors of adult social services in local authorities in England) welcome the government’s ten-year framework for a health and social care information strategy. The.....
Carers for loved ones with acquired brain injury not receiving enough help
21 May 2012
The brain injury association Headway are calling upon healthcare providers and social services departments to do more to help carers of someone with an acquired brain injury, after research found that failures in professional support.....
Charity sets up support network for practitioners to prevent abuse of vulnerable adults
18 May 2012
The Action on Elder Abuse, which campaigns against the abuse of vulnerable adults, has set up a support network for practitioners to help stop the abuse of older people and people with disabilities. The Adult Safeguarding ‘Practitioners.....
Nearly half of people at the end of their lives want to die at home
18 May 2012
Nearly half those at the end of their lives said they want to die at home, according to a recent survey. The research published in a report by the National End of Life Care Intelligence Network reveals that 47 per cent would like.....
Home care rises by 10 per cent
17 May 2012
The average charge for an hour of home care has risen by 10 per cent in the last three years, according to a new survey. The survey of local authorities, published by Labour, reveals the average charge for an hour of home care.....
Only a third with elderly parents discuss future care needs
17 May 2012
Only a third of those with elderly parents have discussed their future care needs and options of long-term care, according to new research. The research from community website engagewithyou.com shows only a third have had the.....
Over 130,000 people back Age UK's Care in Crisis campaign
17 May 2012
More than 130,000 people have backed Age UK’s Care in Crisis petition, calling for the Government to end the crisis in care, for older people in England. The Age UK petition warns the Government that 'Care Can’t Wait'. The petition.....
Free training for GPs on how to manage dementia
16 May 2012
The Alzheimer’s Society and BMJ Learning have joined forces to produce a free training programme for doctors, after the charity found only 37 per cent of GPs have received sufficient basic training on dementia. The charity.....
Social services directors pay tribute to Dr Glenys Jones
15 May 2012
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services has paid tribute to Dr Glenys Jones, “a towering figure in adult social care”, who died last Wednesday. Dr Jones, who was formerly, chairman of the Older People's Committee.....
Older people should expect to work longer and use property wealth to fund care costs, says think tank
15 May 2012
Older people should expect to work longer and draw upon property wealth to help fund care costs, argues the leading think tank on longevity and demographic change. In its report ‘Retirement in flux, Changing perceptions of retirement.....
Half a million people to lose disability benefits as Government goes ahead with benefits reform.
15 May 2012
Work and Pensions Secretary, Iain Duncan Smith, has revealed he is still going ahead with plans to reform disability benefits. The move will mean over two million claimants being reassessed over the next four years. The number.....
Welsh Government targets stroke rates in public consultation
14 May 2012
The Welsh Government has announced ambitious plans to ensure that stroke rates in Wales are among the lowest in Europe by 2016, having published a report ‘Together Against Stroke’ which is open for public consultation and advise on.....
Police launch appeal after vulnerable woman with Alzheimer's goes missing
11 May 2012
Police are appealing for help in finding a vulnerable, elderly woman with dementia who went missing this morning in Trowbridge in Wiltshire. Lillian Hall has Alzheimer’s and recently her symptoms have worsened. She was.....
Leading homecare organisation and care and dementia charities respond to Queen's Speech
10 May 2012
There has been more response to yesterday’s Queen’s Speech and the announcement of the England only, draft care and support bill. The draft bill would lay out how government would modernise the care and support for older people.....
Alzheimer's Society criticises police for shooting man with Alzheimer's with Taser stun gun
10 May 2012
The Alzheimer’s Society has called for more training for police and healthcare professionals, after a farmer with Alzheimer’s was shot with a Taser stun gun by police, during a struggle to section him under the Mental Health Act. The.....
Television stars to run Olympic marathon route for Alzheimer’s Society
09 May 2012
Star of television dramas Great Expectations, Married.Single.Other and Exile, actor Shaun Dooley is running the Bupa London 10,000 to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society. He chose to support Alzheimer’s Society after working.....
Osteoarthritis cases set to double by 2030, but "something can always be done", says Arthritis Care
09 May 2012
With this year's Arthritis Care Week taking place from 14th to 20th May, osteoarthritis (OA) cases are set to double to over 17 million by 2030, a leading expert has claimed. The prediction comes as a new survey, OANation 2012,.....
Queen's Speech - Response to the announced draft care and support bill
09 May 2012
In today’s Queen’s Speech, there was a declaration to modernise the support and care for older people and disabled people, with the England only, draft care and support bill. In response, the Association of Directors of Adult.....
Poorest older people must be priority for extra social care cash, warns major think-tank
08 May 2012
The Centre for Social Justice is urging ministers to prioritise the poorest older people when they respond to the Dilnot report. The CSJ warns elderly home owners should not be the first priority and that “urgent steps should.....
Charity launches twitter campaign to get new care laws in the Queen's speech
08 May 2012
Age UK has launched a twitter campaign in a bid to get new legislation on care in the Queen’s Speech. The Queen’s Speech will take place tomorrow, when the Government sets out its legislative programme for the forthcoming session.....
"Social care is in crisis", warn health and social care leaders in letter to PM
08 May 2012
Health and social care leaders have written an open letter to the prime minister requesting he shows leadership on social care reform. The letter calls on the PM to personally convene a care summit to lead urgent action to tackle.....
"Unpaid carers battle for years without help", says new charity for carers
08 May 2012
Many unpaid carers are struggling for years to look after sick or disabled family members or friends without help, research from new leading carers’ charity, Carers Trust has found. Apart from support from family and friends,.....
Parties contest social care ahead of local elections in Scotland
03 May 2012
A commitment to driving up social care standards has been among the key issues embraced by parties in Scotland, as communities place their votes in the local elections today. Ruling party the SNP last week launched a ‘mini-manifesto’.....
People with dementia undiagnosed because they don't visit their doctor, Alzheimer's Society survey reveals
03 May 2012
Don’t be afraid to visit your GP if you’re suffering the symptoms of memory loss is the message from Alzheimer's Society as it revealed that two thirds of GPs say many people living with dementia are not being diagnosed because they.....
A diet containing omega 3 fatty acids could lower chances of Alzheimer's, says study
03 May 2012
A diet containing foods with omega 3 fatty acids including fish, chicken, salad dressing and nuts could lower levels of a protein linked with Alzheimer’s, a new study suggests. The New York study identified the diets of 1,219.....
Policy Framework published to address Northern Ireland's long-term care challenge
02 May 2012
Northern Ireland Health Minister Edwin Poots has launched a new ‘Policy Framework’ designed to lead the way in the modernisation of care services by setting clear standards for caregivers, as communities look to cope with a rising.....
Research shows benefits in old age of computer use and exercise
02 May 2012
A lifestyle involving combining moderate exercise and mentally stimulating activities like using a computer, could decrease the risk of mild cognitive impairment. Research was published yesterday, (Monday) from a study involving.....
Opposition MPs urge Government to avoid any more delays over social care White Paper
02 May 2012
July 16th is the date set for the launch of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Local Government’s report on the future of social care, chaired by Conservative MP for South Derbyshire Heather Wheeler, which will contribute.....
Charity calls for care reform to be recognised as an "economic opportunity"
02 May 2012
Known as the ‘voice of carers’, charity Carers UK has called for care market growth to be recognised as essential for the wider economy, benefitting both public and professional life through the development of new business models,.....
Care equipment Code of Practice receives support of the CQC
01 May 2012
Care providers throughout England will be asked to demonstrate their compliance with the CECOPs’ Code of Practice, after regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) officially recognised the Scheme as essential to the supply of disability-related.....
Champion Group holds first meeting to address PM's "dementia challenge"
01 May 2012
The Dementia Health and Care Champion Group, part of a Department of Health initiative to drive improvements and action plans throughout community-based dementia care, held its first meeting yesterday to outline the main issues faced.....