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»Call by GPs to screen carers for depression
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has said that unpaid carers should be screened for depression - and that more should be done to improve the support and services available to them. .. read more »
Cap on elder care costs in England promised in Queen's Speech
In the Queen's speech today (May 8) the Government announced its intention to cap the costs of care for older people at £72,000. The figure is just over double the one recommended by the &pou.. read more »
Festival celebrates creativity of older people
A month-long festival to celebrate and encourage creativity in older people starts today (May 1) The Gwanwyn Festival, held annually during May, celebrates older age as time when people can take a .. read more »
GPS tracking devices being used for dementia sufferers in Sussex
GPS locators are being used to help people with dementia in Chichester whose carers and partners are worried about them going missing and having accidents. Chichester District Council runs the Chi.. read more »
Welsh Health Minister announces plans to tackle delays discharging patients awaiting care decisions
New Welsh Government Health Minister Mark Drakeford has pledged to tackle delays in discharging patients caused by wrangling over who will pay for future care. 'Bed-blocking' delays can occur when .. read more »
Social services minister puts 'Wellbeing' at heart of services
Social Services Minister Gwenda Thomas has published a document aimed at improving the well-being of those who receive care and of carers. The document, called the Well-being Statement, sets out th.. read more »
Nurses warn 'culture of fear' deters whistle-blowers
At its annual conference in Liverpool the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has warned that a "culture of fear and intimidation" is stopping its members speaking out about poor care in some workplaces... read more »
PM defends proposals to make trainee nurses do 'basic' care work
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, has today (April 22) defended proposals to ensure trainee nurses in England undertake a year's work as healthcare assistants in hospitals before starting their nur.. read more »
One week left to nominate care heroes for Wales Care Awards
The deadline for nominations to the Wales Care Awards 2013 has been extended until April 22. There's just one week left to nominate in categories including: Nurse of the year Residential care p.. read more »
One in six dementia sufferers feel lonely and isolated, report reveals
More than 60% of people who have Alzheimer's say they feel anxious or depressed and just over a third say they've lost friends since being diagnosed with the disease, according to a new report publi.. read more »
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