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New physical restraint guidance for people with dementia, learning disabilities and mental health problems
19 Dec 2013
The Royal College of Nursing is holding a consultation on behalf of the Department of Health on alternatives to physical restraint in adult social care settings and special schools. The proposed guidance.....
Leading domiciliary care voices challenge Government to secure Care Bill funding
17 Dec 2013
Scheduled for implementation in just over one year’s time, the Government’s historic Care Bill is largely welcomed by the sector for measures that target the challenges of an ageing population, including the rise of dementia. With.....
People with learning disabilities still being left in 'institutions' despite Winterbourne View scandal
16 Dec 2013
Mencap and The Challenging Behaviour Foundation have called the lack of progress in the care of people with learning disabilities ‘shocking’, after the ‘Learning Disability Census’ revealed nearly a quarter cared for in hospital have.....
Government report reveals 'postcode lottery' for dementia diagnosis and support
02 Dec 2013
The figures in a ‘State of the Nation’ dementia report released by the Department of Health (DH) show that fewer than half of people with dementia receive a diagnosis, and that there are huge disparities in support for the condition.....