All Older people’s services articles – Page 38
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NewsHip patient care 'epidemic' looming, warns institute
Health experts today called for better care in the NHS to deal with a potential “epidemic” of hip fractures in the coming decades.
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NewsAbuse investigation care home to close
The care home at the centre of allegations of abuse of vulnerable adult patients revealed on television is to close on Friday, its owners have said.
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NewsAction demanded over hospital deaths
Labour has called for urgent action following a report about an increase in deaths from dehydration in Scottish hospitals.
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NewsCameron to embark on new reforms
David Cameron is set to embark on a fresh round of public service reforms, radically changing the way services are delivered.
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NewsOlder women less likely to have breast cancer surgery
Older women are less likely to have breast cancer surgery than those who are younger, research suggests.
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CommentImproving end of life care: how IT processes can help comply with final wishes
Many terminally ill patients have strong views on where they would like to die and IT is offering healthcare professions a method of responding, says HSJ’s Alison Moore
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NewsCall for spot checks to improve elderly care
The Welsh government has called for spot checks to make sure health boards are treating vulnerable patients with dignity.
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NewsAssisted suicide documentary defended by Pratchett
Sir Terry Pratchett has defended his documentary about assisted suicide, which showed the moment a millionaire hotelier with motor neurone disease took a lethal dose of barbiturates to end his life.
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NewsCare abuse investigation set for next month
A serious case review into allegations that carers routinely abused vulnerable adults with learning difficulties at a residential hospital in Gloucestershire has been set for July.
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HSJ Local
Ward closures planned by Hampshire Partnership
STRUCTURE: Hampshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has been consulting on plans to close two wards providing mental health services for older people.
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Blogs
Can local authorities step up as good providers of care?
Change must come as the public sector’s dominance and budget cuts in local authorities mean there is no way for the majority of the population to get, or afford, quality care.
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NewsCancer treatment disadvantage for older patients
Older cancer patients are less likely to survive due to inadequate treatment, according to a review released today.
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HSJ KnowledgeArthritis Research UK launches new range of patient information resources
A health charity is addressing the information needs of arthritis patients head on, with a series of booklets designed to provide clear, relevant and authoritative information to
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NewsIndependent inquiry into care home abuse possible
The abuse of residents at a care home for people with learning disabilities exposed on television may receive an independent inquiry, the government has admitted.
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NewsHealth secretary sets sights on improved dementia care
Improving care for older people and support for those with dementia is a “personal priority” for the Scottish health secretary Nicola Sturgeon, she has told a conference.
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NewsCalls for government action over Southern Cross future
The government will be urged to show leadership to help secure the future of staff and residents at Southern Cross care homes as the company struggles under mounting debts.
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NewsNew adult care legislation to be pushed through
The introduction of legal protections for adults in care is to be brought forward following revelations of abuse at a Bristol residential hospital, the government has indicated.
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HSJ Local
CQC finds care of elderly patients lacking at more trusts
PERFORMANCE: The Care Quality Commission has criticised two trusts for not feeding elderly patients properly.
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NewsFour arrested over residential hospital 'abuse'
The operator of a residential hospital has apologised unreservedly and suspended a number of staff following allegations that carers routinely abused vulnerable adults with learning difficulties.
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NewsAudit Commission finds social care services improving
Local councils are improving their adult social care but need to pick up the pace, a watchdog has said.