Cameron announces £300m for Dementia research and staff training
More than £300 million is to be spent by the Government on research into dementia while all NHS staff will have to undergo training in the condition, Prime Minister David
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Study reveals dementia diagnosis deficit
One in seven patients with a history of dementia are not being identified as having the condition when they are admitted to hospital in England, a study suggests. Failure to
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Women hit hardest by effects of dementia
Women are hit hardest by the dementia epidemic sweeping Britain, according to a new study. The illness is not only the leading cause of death among British woman, but they
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£30m boost aims to address ‘desperate’ lack of dementia treatments
A network of dementia research centres is being launched with £30 million in funding to find a cure for the disease. Alzheimer’s Research UK, the world’s largest dedicated dementia research
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Welsh Inspectorate engage workforce for Dementia Friends
The Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) have rolled out information sessions to their entire workforce enabling them to become a Dementia Friend. CSSIW senior management, including Chief Inspector
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100 new dementia champions to graduate in Edinburgh
Today will see 100 health and social services professionals from all parts of the country graduate to become the latest additions to Scotland’s Dementia Champions Programme. The event at
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Bupa annouce plans to increase dementia specialists
Bupa Care Services has announced plans to extend its “Dementia Ambassadors” programme in Scotland, ensuring at least three will be located in each of its care homes across the country.
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Judge awards pensioner £60K in deprivation of liberty case
A sick 91-year-old retired civil servant who was an RAF gunner during the Second World War is to get £60,000 damages after local authority social services staff moved him to
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Study attributes 76% of cognitive decline due to lifestyle
Lifestyle is responsible for about three quarters of brain ageing – but there are “simple and effective ways” to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of
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Housing and dementia practice development workshops
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) are working with the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland and the Joint Improvement Team (JIT) to deliver ‘Informed About Dementia’ sessions for housing
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