Applications for Workforce Development Dementia Fund now open
The Department of Health has commissioned Skills for Care to support the delivery of a national learning and development programme for the adult social care workforce supporting people with dementia....
View ArticleProgress in implementing the 2010 Adult Autism Strategy
The National Audit Office (NAO) sent a memorandum to the Public Accounts Committee during July 2012 in which they say considerable progress has been made in implementing the Adult Autism Strategy....
View ArticleBowel cancer campaign is relaunched
The Department of Health has today relaunched the Be Clear on Cancer bowel cancer campaign. Incorporating TV and radio advertising as well as face-to-face events around the country, the campaign, which...
View ArticleDementia campaign launches
The Department of Health has launched a campaign, supported by the Alzheimer’s Society, to encourage people to talk to loved ones showing signs of dementia. The three-month campaign in England,...
View ArticleGovernment holds dementia research showcase event
The government is holding an event today to showcase the UK’s research facilities and discuss how to drive forward international research on dementia. As part of the Prime Minister’s Challenge on...
View ArticleNew principles set out for hospital food
New standards setting out what patients should expect from NHS hospital food have been announced by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. A set of basic principles covering the quality of food, nutritional...
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Resources available for Self Care Week 2012
Resources are now available for Self Care Week 2012, to help NHS, social care and voluntary sector organisations run local initiatives. This year, Self Care Week will run from 12-18 November. Self Care...
View ArticleHealth Secretary announces funding for care homes and wards specially...
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced dedicated funding to create care environments for people with dementia that help reduce anxiety and distress, and help people feel safe. Up to £50 million...
View ArticleFund to create and modernise homes for independent living
The Department of Health today opened a £300 million fund to provide new and modernised homes designed to meet the needs of older people and people with disabilities. Local authorities will be able to...
View ArticleNew Hospital 2 Home discharge pack to support care of older people
Today, Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb, launched the Hospital 2 Home resource pack designed to support older patients returning from hospital. The Hospital 2 Home resource is designed to make it...
View ArticleApplications for Workforce Development Dementia Fund now open
The Department of Health has commissioned Skills for Care to support the delivery of a national learning and development programme for the adult social care workforce supporting people with dementia....
View ArticleProgress in implementing the 2010 Adult Autism Strategy
The National Audit Office (NAO) sent a memorandum to the Public Accounts Committee during July 2012 in which they say considerable progress has been made in implementing the Adult Autism Strategy....
View ArticleBowel cancer campaign is relaunched
The Department of Health has today relaunched the Be Clear on Cancer bowel cancer campaign. Incorporating TV and radio advertising as well as face-to-face events around the country, the campaign, which...
View ArticleDementia campaign launches
The Department of Health has launched a campaign, supported by the Alzheimer’s Society, to encourage people to talk to loved ones showing signs of dementia. The three-month campaign in England,...
View ArticleGovernment holds dementia research showcase event
The government is holding an event today to showcase the UK’s research facilities and discuss how to drive forward international research on dementia. As part of the Prime Minister’s Challenge on...
View ArticleNew principles set out for hospital food
New standards setting out what patients should expect from NHS hospital food have been announced by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. A set of basic principles covering the quality of food, nutritional...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Resources available for Self Care Week 2012
Resources are now available for Self Care Week 2012, to help NHS, social care and voluntary sector organisations run local initiatives. This year, Self Care Week will run from 12-18 November. Self Care...
View ArticleHealth Secretary announces funding for care homes and wards specially...
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced dedicated funding to create care environments for people with dementia that help reduce anxiety and distress, and help people feel safe. Up to £50 million...
View ArticleFund to create and modernise homes for independent living
The Department of Health today opened a £300 million fund to provide new and modernised homes designed to meet the needs of older people and people with disabilities. Local authorities will be able to...
View ArticleNew Hospital 2 Home discharge pack to support care of older people
Today, Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb, launched the Hospital 2 Home resource pack designed to support older patients returning from hospital. The Hospital 2 Home resource is designed to make it...
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