Advance care planning for the end of life
The National Institute for Health Research has announced a new study into the initiation of advance care planning (ACP) for those entering end of life care. Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2012
General Practice Awards 2012
Three leading primary care magazines, Nursing in Practice, Management in Practice and GP Business, have come together to to celebrate the success of primary care with the General Practice Awards 2012. Read more »
Alzheimer's Disease International 2012 conference presentations
The Presentations from the 27th International Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) are now available via the ADI website. Read more »
Audit tool: GP prescribing of antipsychotics to people with dementia
This tool developed by NHS London aims to obtain a baseline of current levels of GP prescribing of antipsychotics to people with dementia across London. Read more »
Quality and Outcomes Framework for 2013-14
The Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) rewards practices for the provision of ‘quality care’ and helps to standardise improvements in the delivery of clinical care. Practice participation in QOF is voluntary but most practices on General Medical Services (GMS) contracts, as well as many on Personal Medical Services (PMS) contracts, take part in QOF. It… Read more »
Circle Dance Group Cheltenham
This group is open to anyone interested in joining a fun, relaxed and sociable dance group, but is particularly suited for people with memory problems or dementia and family carers living in Cheltenham. Read more »
Ourhealth: informing, supporting, connecting
By providing information on the services available and how these services are performing in the South West, the Ourhealth website helps patients and carers work with health and care professionals to improve their experiences and the experiences of others. Ourhealth will roll-out across the South of England by the end of December 2012, building on the pilot project in the South West. Read more »
Dementia: a worldwide public health priority
The report, published by the World Health Organisation and Alzheimer’s Disease International, calls on countries to promote a dementia friendly society, improve attitudes to and understanding of dementia, invest in health and social systems and increase dementia research. Read more »
Our health – information about dementia services, South of England
Our health provides provides general practice and locality-level data on dementia services and diagnosis rates. Read more »
Introducing the dementia CQUIN in Bristol
University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust has taken a systemic approach to introducing the national dementia CQUIN. Read more »