Category Archives: dementia

Carers’ fury as ‘lifeline’ day centres face the axe

July 29, 2013   Alzheimer’s, Carers, cerebral palsy, dementia, learning difficulties

These are not leisure centres. They are a vital lifeline

Northfields in Moston and Eric Hobin, in Charlestown, will close from next year – a move now approved by the council

Two Manchester day centres are to shut in a bid to save £1.7m despite a backlash from campaigners.

Northfields in Moston and Eric Hobin, in Charlestown , will close from next year.

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Dementia services in Norfolk boosted by £750,000 of government funding

July 26, 2013   Carers, dementia, Norfolk

Dementia care in Norfolk has been boosted by £750,000 of government funding, it was announced yesterday.

Barry Dennis at Wells Community Hospital. Picture: Ian Burt Barry Dennis at Wells Community Hospital. Picture: Ian Burt

Friday, July 26, 2013
9:00 AM

ADAM LAZZARI reports…

Tens of thousands of people in Norfolk will have suffered the heartache of watching a loved one suffering from dementia.

It is estimated, nationally, one in three people over 65 will develop dementia and in Norfolk, where there are more 63-year-olds in the county than any other age, it is a growing concern.

So, news that £750,000 of Department of Health money has been awarded to four Norfolk dementia projects will be widely welcomed.

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation was awarded £249,000 to make its dementia care unit at Hammerton Court in Norwich even more dementia-friendly.

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‘Injustice’ to vulnerable NHS patient slammed

July 25, 2013   Alzheimer’s, Carers, dementia, Downs syndrome, learning difficulties, mental health, Older care, Scotland
SCOTLAND’S public services watchdog has raised concerns about the care of vulnerable adults in Scotland’s hospitals following complaints about patient treatment.

 

  • by ANDREW WHITAKER AND LYNDSAY BUCKLAND

Officials from the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland have now been asked to investigate the complaint in what the ombudsman said was an “injustice” to the 55-year-old patient, who had learning disabilities and severe dementia.

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