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Protecting Mental Health

In a guest blogas part ofthe Department of Health's Week of Action…

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New pilot to protect people with dementia against house fires

People with dementia in Staffordshire are being given help and support to…

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Undernutrition a major problem among people with dementia, study shows

Nutrition is a key factor in the wellbeing of people with dementia,…

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Preparing for the housing needs of people with dementia

A recent survey found that smaller housing associations are, in general, not…

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Care workers sentenced for abuse of elderly care home residents with dementia

Four care workers have been sentenced for abusing elderly residents with dementia…

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Financial rewards for NHS improving physical health of those with mental illness

NHS England has announced that tackling the poor physical health of those…

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Asda ‘mental patient’ row named ‘mental health moment’ of 2013

Charity Rethink Mental Illness has named the Asda ‘mental patient’ costume scandal,…

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Cameron reveals dementia research funding boost

Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that the government plans to double…

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CQC launches review of dementia care

Care regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is to inspect more than…

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Memory Bank provides benefits to people with early-stage dementia

A reminiscence resource pack has been shown to have a range of…

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