Category Archives: health

Dementia loved ones ‘benefit from visits’

January 2, 2016   Alzheimer’s, Carers, dementia, Featured Article, health

People with dementia feel happy long after a visit or experience they may have forgotten

Spending time with loved ones with dementia is important even after they fail to recognise the faces of friends and family, a dementia charity says.

A survey found that 42% of the public think there is no point in keeping up contact at this stage.

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Care sector ‘at risk despite promises of more money’

December 9, 2015   Carers, Featured Article, health, ukcuts
By Nick Triggle Health correspondent

Vital care services for older and disabled people in England remain at risk – despite government attempts to protect the sector, care leaders say.

Last month, George Osborne announced plans he said would lead to an above-inflation rise in care budgets.

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GPs should urge patients ‘to go online’

December 8, 2015   Carers, Featured Article, health, internet
By Hugh Pym Health editor

GP practice should get 10% of patients to go digital by 2017.

GPs should actively encourage patients to go online for booking appointments and ordering repeat prescriptions, according to a review of digital services in the NHS in England.

Baroness Martha Lane Fox, former internet entrepreneur and government adviser, wants the NHS to push forward with an IT revolution.

Her recommendations include ensuring every NHS building provides free wi-fi.

She says every GP practice should get 10% of patients to go digital by 2017.

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