Brain Waves, issue 38
The May 2011 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter, produced by Innovations in Dementia, includes features on: the ‘Circles of support’ project; Testing multimedia technology with people with dementia. Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2011
South East compendium of innovative practice
This compendium is a local enabler for change and seeks to improve outcomes for people with dementia and their carers. Read more »
OECD report on long-term care spending
Spending on long-term care is set to double or even triple by 2050, according to a new report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Read more »
Radar promotes MP disability dialogue
Radar, Royal Association for Disability Rights, is encouraging MP’s across the UK to meet more of their disabled constituents. Read more »
Long term conditions self management guide
The guide, ‘Year of Care, Thanks for the Petunias – A guide to developing and commissioning non traditional providers to support the self management of people with long term conditions’, is an important product of the national Year of Care Programme. Read more »
The BIG collection 27-28 May 2011
Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer Scotland will be holding collections at Tesco stores across the country 27-28 May 2011 to raise money as part of the charity’s biggest ever fundraising event – the BIG collection. Read more »
Change of venue for the second annual South West Dementia and Hospitals Conference
The 2011 Conference, ‘Dementia Care in Hospital – Rising to the Challenge’, will now be held on 5th July 2011 at Somerset County Cricket Club. The venue was previously Taunton Racecourse. The conference will provide opportunities to share and spread learning and positive practice about dementia care in hospital. Read more »
Government to seek legislation to protect vulnerable adults
Plans to strengthen the protection of vulnerable adults by making it a legal requirement for all local authorities to have a Safeguarding Adults Board were announced recently by Care Services Minister Paul Burstow. Read more »
Dementia: End of life care
This video from SocialCareTV, managed by the Social Care Institute for Excellence, illustrates the importance of dignity and respect, providing a ‘human touch’ and recognising people’s wishes at the end of life. Read more »
NHS clinical leaders to be boosted
At least another 60 clinical fellows will be created this year as part of the National Leadership Council’s drive to develop the next generation of leaders in many different clinical settings so that they can take a more central role in improving services for patients. Read more »