All Older people’s services articles – Page 33
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NewsPrince Charles praises trusts for hospital food improvement
The food hospital patients are given “should help rather than hinder recovery”, the Prince of Wales said yesterday at a reception to celebrate trusts that have improved the quality of their catering.
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HSJ Knowledge
How to meet QIPP challenges in end of life care services
A review of palliative care services at one PCT led to the creation of a commissioning strategy that met both the DH’s end of life brief and the QIPP challenges. Andrea Ching explains what NHS Berkshire West did.
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NewsSpecialist care housing model costs NHS less
Specialist housing integrated with care provision puts less strain on the NHS than residential care homes, according to an independent evaluation for the Department of Health.
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HSJ Local
Delayed transfers of care major issue in Cambs
PERFORMANCE: Delayed transfers of care could become a major issue in Cambridgeshire this winter, the NHS Cambridgeshire board was told.
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HSJ Local
Warning over social care budget cuts in West Sussex
FINANCE: Local campaigners in West Sussex have written an open letter warning of the negative impact of social care budget cuts on vulnerable adults.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow specialist housing can improve the lives of older patients while cutting care costs
Specialist housing is an investment that could save the NHS millions a year and make lives happier, says Jeremy Porteus
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NewsCare homes review website planned
Care homes for older people are to be reviewed and rated by members of the public on a new website, under plans being developed by the government.
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Blogs
Is community care, as we know it, dead?
Reports of the death of community care have not been exaggerated.
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NewsSouthern Cross care homes transfer ends
The care homes formerly run by Southern Cross have all been transferred to new operators, the government has announced.
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NewsPolice charge 10 in Winterbourne case
Police have charged 10 people in connection with the abuse of residents with learning disabilities at the Winterbourne View care home near Bristol.
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NewsMinisters focus on older people's care ahead of Operating Framework launch
Ministers are stressing the importance of supporting care for older people as they prepare to release the NHS Operating Framework today.
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CommentFrom Tokyo to Torbay, integrating services will prove to be the future
Healthcare services in Torbay, England and in Tokyo, Japan both provide valuable insight into how the health service in the UK might look in the future. In getting ready, there are some stark lessons to learn, writes Mark Britnell.
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HSJ KnowledgeWhy behaviour change marketing can still deliver long-term cost savings
The spending freeze on public sector communications amd marketing spending, in place since 2010, has seen fewer public awareness campaigns receive government funding. But this could be counter-productive, argues Mark Blayney Stuart, when evidence suggests there are clear financial benefits to be had.
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NewsHome care services to have CQC inspections
Home care services are to be subject to inspection under a programme announced by the Care Quality Commission.
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NewsCare home company administrations double
The number of UK care home firms which have recently gone into administration has doubled, according to the latest analysis.
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News
Call to introduce national hydration strategy
The government should introduce a nationwide policy to ensure elderly patients in hospitals do not get dehydrated, a former head of Age Concern has said.
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Comment'Healing our finances needs a long term, not short term, strategy'
The financial problems of the NHS are extremely serious – but more like anaemia than haemorrhage. It is the financial equivalent of a long term medical condition, says Nick Bosanquet.
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NewsPatients Association attacks care of older people
Tough action is needed against hospitals that neglect patients, the Patients Association has said.
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NewsScottish NHS performance praised
The NHS in Scotland has significantly improved the quality and safety of its healthcare over the past year, according to a report.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow to improve care standards for dementia patients
Plenty of information and well designed bays help patients with dementia cope. Alistair Burns explains how.