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…
A book has been launched that features 26 research projects that have been led by groups of people with dementia. ‘People with dementia at the heart of research – Co-producing research through the Dementia Enquirers model’ is authored by Rachael Litherland from Innovations in Dementia and Philly Hare, who before her retirement worked for Innovations…
Join Dementia Research has added to its library of resources by publishing an easy read version of their information on taking part in dementia research. You can view and download the easy read leaflet here: http://news.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Take-part-in-Dementia-research-Easy-read-SCREEN-1.pdf Browse all of the Join Dementia Research resources here: https://news.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/join-dementia-research-materials/
The Scottish Government has announced up to £9.2m of funding over three years to augment the Support in the Right Direction (SiRD) programme, which aims to promote choice and control for people who access social care services and their families/carers. The funding will enable 33 third-sector organisations in Scotland to provide independent advice, advocacy, information and support…