New website launched to explore better end-of-life dementia care  

A reminiscence smartphone app is helping people with dementia in hospital cope with what can be a disorientating, frightening and confusing experience.  The Ad-Memoire app, featuring TV ads from the 1950s – 1970s, is designed to stimulate fond memories when patients are shown them on a tablet or iPad.  Funding from the Alan Boswell Group…

BBC Radio 4’s ‘Rethink’ programme, which looks at current issues and how they can be approached differently, has focused on care.  In the episode, Rethink considers some of the ideas that could change social care in the UK, and asks:  ‘How can we reform the care system so it works better for everyone involved? And…

A report published by the House of Lords Integration of Primary and Community Care Committee has highlighted a lack of coordination between the everyday primary and community services relied on by people using the NHS. This is leading to sub-standard care, missed opportunities for home or community-based treatments, and undue strain on hospitals.     It recommends…

As the political row intensifies over government plans for a “cap” on individual social care costs, the Commons Committee on Health and Social Care said that the proposed National Insurance hike would provide “insufficient funding” for social care over the next three years. The committee’s verdict follows an inquiry which heard evidence that 200,000 people…

The Photobook Project, a Community Interest Company that supports people living with dementia to document, share and celebrate their experiences and perspectives through the lens of a single-use camera, has published its 2-year Impact Report.   The report details the key achievements and approach of the Photobook Project and shows how it links to the Five…

Greensleeves Care has announced its ‘Big Warm Up’ – a series of community events taking place across Greensleeves Care homes in England on Saturday 25 January 2025.  ‘Big Warm Up’ events include afternoon teas, community shows, competitions and acts to inspire and pay tribute to warmth and care. The celebrations are open to all ages…