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• £5 million fund to develop support for unpaid carers
  15/07/19

  The Carers Innovation Fund will invest in new projects to improve carers’ wellbeing.

• Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)
  15/07/19

  Caroline Dinenage MP has this week written to members of Parliament announcing that the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) will come into force in October 2020.

• Guide to helping commissioners and providers be more flexible and innovative in their approaches to respite and carers’ breaks
  15/07/19

  With research finding 46% of unpaid carers are unable to take a break in the last five years - new guidance from SCIE & Carers UK on expanding and improving regular breaks for carers.

• Addressing older men’s experiences of loneliness and social isolation in later life
  15/07/19

  This two-year study from The University of Bristol highlights older men’s experiences of loneliness and social isolation in later life.

• Updated: NICE guideline on CG161 Falls in older people: assessing risk and prevention
  15/07/19

  After considering the evidence and consulting with experts, NICE has to update this guideline.

• Medicines in health and social care
  15/07/19

  CQC’s report shows the common areas of risk when using medicines across health and social care in England.

• Safeguarding resources
  15/07/19

  Training, improvement support, consultancy and resources to help local authorities, health and care providers, safeguarding boards, churches and faith groups to safeguard adults and children at risk of abuse or neglect. 

• 7 Technological Innovations for Those with Dementia
  14/07/19

  While time has not brought a cure for dementia, it has brought new technological innovations which can ease the caregiving burden and help keep those diagnosed more comfortable and safe.

• Guide to making the most of volunteers' talents: Age-friendly and inclusive volunteering
  14/07/19

  A new guide to supporting, recruiting and retaining older volunteers was launched as part of National Volunteers’ Week.

• Dementia and housing
  14/07/19

  Key areas that will help to support people living with dementia.