Alzheimer’s Society has published new research for Dementia Action Week (13-19 May 2024) that shows the economic impact of dementia in the UK. The research was conducted by CF (Carnall Farrar Ltd), who analysed the records of 26,000 people dating back seven years. The statistics produced include: You can find out more about Dementia Action Week…
Christians in Care has launched a new website to provide an online home to support Christians working in the UK care sector. Christians in Care is a network that provides safe spaces for Christian carers to share the highs and lows of working in social care. You can find out more here: http://www.christiansincare.org/
All Wales has produced a protocol for the appropriate prescribing of antipsychotics for people living with dementia. The document aims to guide best practice in the initiation, monitoring, review, tapering and stopping of antipsychotics where they are prescribed for people living with dementia who express distress. It also provides advice to generalists and specialists on…
A survey has been launched for unpaid carers who have a health condition that looks at their experiences of applying to, and being in, paid work. The survey forms part of research being undertaken by Carers Trust, Simplyhealth and Business in the Community to look at carers’ experiences of balancing their health needs with employment,…
A new online resource hub providing advice and support has been launched for unpaid carers by GoodOaks Homecare. The ‘You are not alone’ campaign features free support guides and resources, and has been influenced by polling undertaken by GoodOaks Homecare that asked 1000 carers about their support, wellbeing and future plans. Ben Ashton, founder of…
The King’s Fund has undertaken a research project commissioned by the Alzheimer’s Society to look at the role Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) can play in dementia diagnosis and care. They looked at the opportunities ICSs present to approach dementia differently and to improve diagnosis rates. They also identified barriers and enablers to improving dementia diagnosis…
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has produced a toolkit, funded by the Department for Health and Social Care, to support local areas in thinking about and creating plans for housing older adults. The Toolkit is broken down into ten steps, with a business case template at the end, and is freely downloadable. You…
Dementia UK has announced a newly created LGBTQ+ Admiral Nurse service to provide support for the LGBTQ+ community who are affected by dementia. The service will provide clinical guidance as well as raise awareness, promote inclusivity and influence policy work, research and education resources that are developed by Dementia UK. You can find out more…
A study published in the BMJ has again highlighted the dangers of prescribing antipsychotics to people with dementia. This latest study shows that antipsychotic use in people with dementia is associated with elevated risks of a wide range of serious adverse outcomes including stroke, blood clots, heart attack, heart failure, fracture, pneumonia and acute kidney…
Ahead of the next General Election, Carers UK has published their manifesto for unpaid carers, calling on the next government to commit to a funded, cross-government 10-year National Carers Strategy. Carers UK has made a range of recommendations for politicians and policy-makers, and has also drafted an open letter to the future Prime Minister which…