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• BBC Panorama programme - Undercover Hospital Abuse Scandal
  24/05/19

  The National Dignity Council (whilst recognising that there are two sides to every story) are appalled by the events that unfolded on this weeks Panorama programme. 

  We are often asked why we still need the Dignity Campaign, this is why. 

• Quality Matters summary action plan: second edition
  22/05/19

  This summary action plan sets out priorities to improve adult social care.

• Recognising the responsibilities and contribution of registered nurses within social care
  22/05/19

  Skills for Care is delighted to announce for the first time a statement of role, knowledge and skills for the 42,000 registered nurses working in social care has been launched.

• Health inequalities among older LGBT people in the UK
  22/05/19

  Research reveals that a lifetime of prejudice and stigma is leading to worse physical and mental health, poorer access to health and social care, as well as greater levels of social isolation and loneliness among older LGBT people.

• Advance care planning
  22/05/19

  This quick guide from NICE on advanced care planning is aimed at registered managers of care homes and home care services.

• Making Homes More Dementia-Friendly through the Use of Aids and Adaptations
  22/05/19

  This paper reports on a pilot study that aimed to explore the impacts of aids and adaptations on the wellbeing of people with dementia and their families living at home.

• Music-based therapeutic interventions for people with dementia
  22/05/19

  A review into music-based therapeutic interventions for people with dementia.

• e-Dementia e-learning programme updated with new sessions
  22/05/19

  Health Education England e-learning for Healthcare has been working with the University of Bradford to review, add new content and update sessions within the e-Dementia e-learning Programme.

• Technology to keep dementia patients out of hospital
  22/05/19

  The idea is to keep people safe and independent in their own homes, rather than needing to go to hospital. 

• Importance of communication in health and social care
  22/05/19