All Older people’s services articles – Page 49
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CommentLeading patient journeys: challenging stereotypes and perceptions
Clinical leadership is urgently needed to improve the care older people receive. Steve Feast explains
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HSJ KnowledgeImprove dementia care through a pathway to early diagnosis
Launched in February, the National Dementia Strategy identifies 17 main objectives for improving the quality of services to people affected by the condition.
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NewsHealthcare Commission criticises older people's mental healthcare
Older people with mental health concerns are often denied the full range of services offered to the young
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CommentNigel Edwards on winter pressures in the NHS
The NHS has learned much from the demand surges of other winters. But while effective measures are in place, costs are significant and challenges for managers still persist
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News
Nursing and Midwifery Council publishes new guidance on caring for older people
The Nursing and Midwifery Council has published guidance on delivering compassionate care for older people.
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NewsNHS failing on falls prevention
The Royal College of Physicians has uncovered a discrepancy between what NHS organisations have told the Healthcare Commission about falls prevention and what really goes on.
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Comment
Dignity in health and social care
Some simple practical steps can greatly improve patients’ experience of dignity. But the new quality accounts must recognise this if it is to be taken seriously by frontline staff