Study Highlights Life Expectancy After Dementia Diagnosis
A recent study has provided insights into how long individuals diagnosed with dementia can expect to live. Findings suggest that survival rates vary widely, averaging…
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Mental Health
Edenmore Nursing Home Unites for Mental Health Awareness
According to Mind, 1 in 4 people will experience mental health challenges, and Edenmore Nursing Home is passionate about supporting initiatives that make a meaningful…
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MPs to Examine the State Of Community Mental Health Services in New Inquiry
The Health and Social Care Committee has, this week, launched an inquiry to examine the provision of community mental health services for adults with severe…
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Royal Navy Charity’s Care Homes Adopt Acclaimed ‘Butterfly Approach’ Dementia Model
A charity serving Royal Navy and Royal Marine veterans is set to enhance the high-quality offering at its two care homes with the adoption of…
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Railway 200 Stands With Alzheimer’s Research For A Cure
Railway 200, a new campaign to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway, announced Alzheimer’s Research UK as its charity partner. The celebration will last…
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Government Unveils Major Mental Health Care Reforms
New laws will give patients sectioned under the Mental Health Act more dignity and say over their care in long-awaited updates have been introduced in…
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‘Strictly’ Dance Moves Help People With Dementia
Volunteers from UK Power Networks swapped desks for dance moves, as they helped lead activities for elderly people at Stones End Day Centre in Southwark….
Read more...Report Reveals Serious Gaps In Dementia Support
The Living well with dementia – better community provision for all report from national volunteering organisation, Royal Voluntary Service and the University of Birmingham reveals…
Read more...England’s NHS Mental Health Services Treat Record 3.8 Million People Last Year
Around 3.8 million people were in contact with NHS mental health, learning disability and autism services over the last year, up almost two fifths compared…
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Local Care Home Supports World Mental Health Day
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Cepen Lodge care home in Chippenham have been marking World Mental Health Day by taking part in a range of…
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Addressing Barriers to Personalised Mental Health Care for BAME Communities
People from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities facing mental illness or distress encounter barriers in accessing personalised mental health care, including Personal Health Budgets…
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Alzheimer’s Society Reveals The Reality Of Dementia Happening Behind Closed Doors
Dementia charity, Alzheimer’s Society, has launched a powerful new campaign to shed light on the hidden reality of dementia and the devastating impact of a…
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Dementia Care Manager Heads To Geneva To Discuss ‘Anticipatory” Grief In Dementia At Alzheimer Europe Conference 2024
HC-One Dementia Care Manager, Amy Pepper, is set to speak at the world-leading Alzheimer Europe Conference 2024 about the “under researched” area of anticipatory grief,…
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Shining a Light on Dementia Care Innovation for World Alzheimer’s Month
In honour of World Alzheimer’s Month this September, Care England is highlighting the outstanding contributions of its members in supporting individuals living with dementia across…
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£9m Investment Championing The Next Generation Of Dementia Researchers
Alzheimer’s Society will be investing £9million into funding three new Doctoral Training Centres designed to support and nurture dementia researchers at the start of their…
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