NHS England’s Dementia Team have just published their new guide My Future Wishes: Advance Care Planning (ACP) for people with dementia in all care settings. NHS England developed the guide, in response to the Dementia Challenge 2020 which maintains that “By 2020 we would wish to see… All people with a diagnosis of dementia being given … Continue reading “NHS England’s new guide: Advanced Care Planning for people with dementia”
National Dementia Care Awards
9th National Dementia Care Awards 2018 Entries Now Open! The Awards were created to celebrate the very best people in dementia care, culminating in our prestigious and glittering Gala Dinner on 8 November 2018, at the Hilton Brighton Metropole in Brighton – as part of the 13th UK Dementia Congress, we are proud to highlight excellence and innovation, and to … Continue reading “National Dementia Care Awards”
Petition to allow carers to study more than 21 hours a week and claim Carers Allowance
We’re in an exciting time of youth political engagement and social movement leadership. Within those movements, there is a petition that has been started by 19 year old young adult carer Lucy Prentice of Pencadar, Wales. Lucy has been a carer for her disabled mother since age 11 and attends college part-time. She, like many … Continue reading “Petition to allow carers to study more than 21 hours a week and claim Carers Allowance”
Carers’ voices: Annie’s blog on the ‘Don’t Screen Us Out’ campaign’
This New Year blog is by Annie who talks about the ‘Don’t Screen Us Out Campaign‘ which has particular salience for her and her life with her son Tom. Annie’s Blog Having had a tricky Christmas and New Year – the washing machine died on me (again!) on Christmas Eve…and when you have my … Continue reading “Carers’ voices: Annie’s blog on the ‘Don’t Screen Us Out’ campaign’”
More funding for social care?
On 19 December the Department of Communities and Local Government announced that councils will be able to raise tax by up to 5.99% to address shortfalls in social care funding: Government sets out further measures to support councils to deliver services This announcement will be welcome good news for many but will also have lead to some mixed … Continue reading “More funding for social care?”
Caregiver campaigns in the news: John’s Campaign
John’s Campaign was founded in 2014 by Nicci Gerrard and Julia Jones. It campaigns for the rights of people with dementia to be supported by their family carers. Nicci Gerrard’s recent article in the Guardian “How a simple plan to give dignity to dementia patients changed society“ (3/12/17) talks about the origins of the campaign and what it has achieved. … Continue reading “Caregiver campaigns in the news: John’s Campaign”
Caregivers’ voices: Jean’s Christmas blog
This blog for Christmas is written by Jean who has taken some time out to write for us about her role as a carer and her interest and participation in research. If Jean’s blog inspires you to write about your own experiences as a caregiver we would be very happy to post your blog … Continue reading “Caregivers’ voices: Jean’s Christmas blog”
New NHS NIHR review: Comprehensive Care – Research on older people living with frailty in hospitals
This themed review covers key aspects of caring for older people living with frailty in hospital including caring environments. It features 33 published studies & 20 ongoing research projects Read more
Caring for family and friends in the UK
By Fiona Carmichael, Professor of Labour Economics at the University of Birmingham Unpaid caregiving is undertaken by around 6.5 million people in the UK, that’s about 10% of the population. Caregivers provide help and support for ill, frail or disabled family members and friends. Many do not think of themselves as carers, they just see … Continue reading “Caring for family and friends in the UK”