Review of end of life care
The Department of Health has launched a review of choice in end of life care to make sure adults at the end of life, their carers and family have more choice. Read more »
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NHS Change Day 2014
NHS Change Day is a frontline led movement to inspire and mobilise people everywhere, staff, patients and the public to do something better together to improve care for people. Read more »
Research and Development Strategy Consultation
NHS England are seeking your views on it’s Research and Development Strategy which is open for consultation until Thursday 30th January. Read more »
Tommy on tour
This blog documents Tommy Whitelaw’s mission to raise awareness of dementia as he tours Scotland’s towns and cities sharing his experience of caring for his mother. Read more »
The diseased Other
This film is about Alzheimer’s disease, stigma and medical reductionism. It is an artistic expression that explores scientific understandings of Alzheimer’s disease from philosophical and ethical perspectives. Read more »
Watch the G8 dementia summit live
You can watch live coverage of the G8 dementia summit on the homepage of the Dementia Challenge site on 11 December and follow #G8dementia on Twitter. Read more »
Review of NHS staff engagement
Professor Chris Ham, Chief Executive of the King’s Fund, is to lead an independent review which aims to ensure NHS staff are able to give higher quality care. Read more »
Personal experience of dementia diagnosis
Professor Alistair Burns introduces Peter Dunlop and Barbara Woodward-Carlton, a patient and a carer sharing their experiences on how getting a diagnosis can unlock the door to care and support. Read more »
A warm welcome from Alistair Burns
Professor Alistair Burns, National Clinical Director for Dementia, shares an inaugural message on the Dementia Partnerships portal. Read more »
Getting to know the person with dementia – the importance of memories
To mark World Alzheimer’s Month in September and World Alzheimer’s Day on Saturday 21 September, SCIE has launched a film about the importance of getting to know the person with dementia, learning about their memories and experience, and understanding the person’s history and their likes and dislikes. Read more »