The government has published the Mental health implementation framework, which sets out what organisations can do to make the 6 high-level objectives of the mental health strategy No Health without Mental Health a reality. Read more »
The Prime Minister has set out his dementia challenge to society, the medical profession, business and Government, alongside the Alzheimer’s Society publishing their report Dementia 2012: A national challenge. The government will focus on improving the areas that matter most for dementia: awareness, quality care and research. Read more »
This report published by the NHS Conferation’s Mental Health Network makes a number of recommendations for Government, the NHS Commissioning Board and emerging clinical commissioning groups for developing an outcomes-based approach to improving mental health. Read more »
NHS South of England officially came into effect on 3rd October 2011. It is made up of three former strategic health authorities NHS South Central, NHS South East Coast and NHS South West. Read more »
Three-quarters of the estimated 36 million people with dementia worldwide do not have a formal diagnosis, according to the World Alzheimer Report 2011. Read more »
This report from the House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts provides an overview of the proposed NHS reforms and the impact that these changes will have on the NHS. Read more »
A new approach to quality and outcomes in adult social care was recently launched today with the publication of the first Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework. Read more »
The Department of Health has launched four new sets of guidance to improve the care of vulnerable people in NHS funded care. The documents remind staff and managers across the health service of the importance of personalised care and dignity and offers practical advice on how to deliver this. Read more »
This strategy sets out six shared objectives to improve the mental health and well-being of the nation, and to improve outcomes for people with mental health problems through high quality services. Read more »
Sir Ian Carruthers, Chief Executive of NHS South West, recently wrote to South West Chief Executives and South West Directors of Adult Social Care outlining the next steps on implementing the four national priorities set out in Quality outcomes in dementia. Read more »
Alongside the Social Care Vision, the Department of Health has launched Transparency in Outcomes: a framework for adult social care – a consultation on a new strategic approach to quality and outcomes in adult social care. Read more »
Future plans for adult social care services have been published in A Vision for Adult Social Care: Capable Communities and Active Citizens. Read more »
Nothing ventured, nothing gained provides guidance on best practice in assessing, managing and enabling risk for people living with dementia. Read more »
Minister Paul Burstow recently launched the National Dementia Declaration, alongside Ruth Sutherland, CEO of the Alzheimer’s Society, at the Department of Health conference Improving Dementia Care. Read more »
Local organisations will be held to account and expected to publish how they are providing quality care for people with dementia, Care Service Minister Paul Burstow announced recently. Read more »