Latest news

• Living well through activity in care homes - the toolkit
  22/11/16

  A free resource developed by the College of Occupational Therapists.

• Innovations in Dementia, e-book
  22/11/16

  A new resource sponsored by Alternative Futures Group and developed by In Control working with Helen Sanderson Associates.

• Individuals with dementia living in extra care housing: an initial exploration of the practicalities and possibilities
  22/11/16

  A Housing LIN report that looks at the way in which organisations support people with dementia to move into or stay in an extra care scheme.

• The Missing Million: In Search of the Loneliest in Our Communities report
  22/11/16

  Published by the Campaign to End Loneliness this report provides a comprehensive overview of the existing methods being used to identify and engage with people experiencing loneliness.

• Lack of dementia training for homecare workers
  22/11/16

  The Alzheimers Society have identified that over one third of home care workers have no dementia training.

• Free Advice Guide - Being Winter Wise
  31/10/16

  Free advice from Independent Age about staying warm and healthy during winter months.

• The Helpcare project
  26/10/16

  The Helpcare project has been running for just over a year now and the interim report is now available.

• Dignity Champions are now linking with schools
  26/10/16

  It has been very pleasing to hear about the number of Champions who are now using the Dignity Do card for children to link with schools and young people.

• Dignity Audits
  26/10/16

  The National Dignity Council has produced a suite of audits that enable you to think about a range of topics and the ways in which you evidence and operate a dignified approach.

• Rolling Back the Years
  26/10/16

  Rolling Back the Years - uses traditional reminiscence material but in a very different way.

• Managing medicines for adults in the community
  26/10/16

  Interested in being consulted on managing medicines for adults in the community?

• Enhanced health in care homes
  26/10/16

  Across England six Vanguards are working to improve the quality of life, healthcare and planning for people living in care homes.

• The Dementia evidence toolkit
  26/10/16

  Direct access to recent research to support decisions about services and cost.

• Health Education England
  26/10/16

  Health Education England has produced a dementia Guide for Carers and Care Providers.

• CQC released their state of care report this month
  26/10/16

  There are two versions of the report available that might interest the sector, a care sector specific version and one with an equality and health and social care focus.

• Mental health for employers
  26/10/16

  Public Health England on line toolkit to help organisations support the mental health and well-being of their employees.

• Suffolk Care Awards
  26/10/16

  This inaugural event showcased some of the wonderful work that is taking place in Suffolk.

• SCIE's dementia resource
  26/10/16

  New sections raise awareness of how support can be offered to LGBT and BME people living with dementia.

• Transforming Care Partnerships
  26/10/16

  Following Winterbourne there is now a national plan to close 35-50% of inpatient beds around the country and develop the right support in the community.

• Keeping abreast of Adult Social Care Law
  26/10/16

  In the Autumn 2016 edition of Community Living there is a report on a seminar around social care law held in June.