Introducing the national dementia CQIN
In this blog Alistair introduces the National Commissioning for quality and innovation (CQIN) plan. The CQIN will be introduced in April with the aim of improving some areas of dementia care in hospital. The CQIN aims to increase awareness around … Read more → – Introducing the national dementia CQIN
Shared Lives
Shared Lives Plus is the UK network for small community services for older and disabled people, including Shared Lives (formerly called Adult Placement), Homeshare and micro-enterprises. In Shared Lives, an approved individual or family includes an older or disabled person … Read more → – Shared Lives
Dementia Adventure: How nature and adventure can enrich the lives of people with dementia
Dementia Adventure is an award winning social enterprise which provides holidays and a variety of nature based adventures for people living with dementia . This can include sailing breaks, holidays abroad, or days out walking. Costs of adventures are kept … Read more → – Dementia Adventure: How nature and adventure can enrich the lives of people with dementia
The importance of the healthcare environment
In this blog Alistair talks about the importance of the healthcare environment for people with dementia. Key points Enhancing the healing environment, produced by the Kings Fund stresses the improtance in managing and ehancing the care environment to provide better … Read more → – The importance of the healthcare environment
Developing an outcomes-based approach in mental health
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 → – Developing an outcomes-based approach in mental health
Integrated care for patients and populations: improving outcomes by working together
This report by the King’s Fund and Nuffield Trust aims to support the development of the Department of Health’s national strategy on integrated care and to feed ideas directly into the ongoing work of the NHS Future Forum. Read more → – Integrated care for patients and populations: improving outcomes by working together
People at risk of developing Alzheimer’s could be spotted ten years before the disease develops
People with Mild Cognitive Impairment who are at risk of developing Alzheimer’s could be spotted ten years before the disease develops according to a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry. Read more → – People at risk of developing Alzheimer’s could be spotted ten years before the disease develops
Extra money to help people leaving hospital
A one-off additional £150m will be allocated to Primary Care Trusts in England, for immediate transfer to local authorities for investment in social care services which also benefit the health system. Read more → – Extra money to help people leaving hospital
Safeguarding adults at risk of harm: a legal guide for practitioners
This guide produced by the Social Care Institute for Excellence is aimed primarily at practitioners working in various settings for organisations involved in safeguarding. It is intended to serve as a pointer to the law and to how it can be used. Read more → – Safeguarding adults at risk of harm: a legal guide for practitioners
Better Care Better Value indicators
The Better Care Better Value indicators compiled by the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement identify potential areas for improvement in efficiency whilst improving quality. They can help to stimulate ideas on where commissioners should focus their attention in re-designing and shifting services away from the traditional setting of the hospital and out towards community based care. Read more → – Better Care Better Value indicators
