Article Category: Policy/Politics

A vote for better care?

As we approach another general election campaign, how do the main political parties shape up to the priorities set by campaigning organisations in dementia care? Simon Denegri examines their policies and prospects. Author/s: Simon Denegri For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if...

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Launched with a quiet fanfare

Excitement was kept under firm control at the launch of the first UK drug for Alzheimer’s disease. For a lucky few it is certainly beneficial, but as potential demand is so huge, financial and ethical issues must be faced. Robert Short describes the effects and efficacy of donepezil (Aricept). Author/s: Robert Short For the full...

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A small step forward

Aricept may be good news in the long term, but for now it will increase demands on hard-pressed services, writes Harry Cayton. Author/s: Harry Cayton For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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Guinea pigs in a flawed experiment

A culture of secrecy and fear in health trusts and social service departments inhibits criticism of the community care changes. But when anonymity is guaranteed, practitioners agree on many serious and worsening faults, as Roger Hadley reports. Author/s: Roger Hadley For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full...

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Small changes that make all the difference

Carers in East Dorset have a real opportunity to communicate their views on services and influence policy decisions at Trust level. Lesley Ann Wareing and Julian Assey describe how this came about. Author/s: Lesley Ann Wareing, Julian Assey For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive...

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Dipping in to a poisonous problem

The furore about BSE has ensured a huge cash injection for research. Una Holden-Cosgrove argues that more attention should be paid to another condition equally horrific in symptoms and course – organophosphate poisoning. Author/s: Una Holden-Cosgrove For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available...

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Speaking out for advocacy

Advocacy is critical to the achievement of key community care principles of empowerment but, says Jan Killeen, what is entirely missing is direction from government on how authorities are to provide the service for those who need it. Author/s: Jan Killeen For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The...

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No quick fix for a long-term problem

The Law Commission’s report on mental incapacity contains many ideas that could benefit people with dementia and their carers. Clive Evers outlines the proposals. Author/s: Clive Evers For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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No quick fix for a long-term problem

Financing long-term care is an issue close to the hearts of the voters of “middle England”, and thus high on the agenda of all political parties. But what solutions will they offer? Simon Denegri hunts for clues at the annual round of party conferences. Author/s: Simon Denegri For the full article please see the PDF...

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Who pays? Negotiating a new care contract

The issue of who pays for long-term care is rising up the political agenda, largely by force of public concern. Simon Denegri considers the direction of debate. Author/s: Simon Denegri For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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