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‘Game-changing’ £6.9million Alzheimer’s study launched

‘Game-changing’ £6.9million Alzheimer’s study launched

A £6.9million study to detect the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease has been launched this week. Funded by the Medical Research Council and the National Institute of Health...
Dementia ‘atlas’ reveals care disparities across England

Dementia ‘atlas’ reveals care disparities across England

The publication of an online ‘dementia atlas’ today has revealed significant variations in the provision and quality of care for those with dementia across England. The area where...
CQC takes action to protect residents at Liverpool dementia care home

CQC takes action to protect residents at Liverpool dementia care home

The Care Quality Commission has put Aaron Lodge Care Home, Liverpool into special measures following concern about the safety of residents.  Aaron Lodge, a residential dementia care home...
New drug shown to reduce brain shrinkage in Alzheimer’s disease

New drug shown to reduce brain shrinkage in Alzheimer’s disease

New research has shown that the drug LMTX may slow down brain shrinkage in some people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease by up to a third. This research was shared at the...

Government recommendations not improved care quality for terminally ill

A report published today has raised questions about whether government recommendations have improved the experiences of those living with terminal illness.  The report from Sheffield Hallam...

Oxfordshire care home and council not up to ‘expected standard’ handling neglect complaint, says Ombudsman

An investigation into a complaint at an Oxfordshire care home, which resulted in a dementia patient’s death, has shown substandard investigations by the care home and council are to...
Care provider prosecuted by CQC after vulnerable dementia suffer dies at nursing home

Care provider prosecuted by CQC after vulnerable dementia patient dies at nursing home

A care provider that failed in its duty to provide safe care and treatment has been fined £190,000 by Bradford Magistrates’ Court. The CQC brought the prosecution following the death...
Over half of people put off dementia diagnosis, says Alzheimer’s Society

Over half of people putting off dementia diagnosis, says Alzheimer’s Society

56% of people put off seeking a dementia diagnosis for up to a year or more, with one in three saying they think dementia and memory problems is just 'a part of the ageing process', an...
Vulnerable patients suffering due to poor hospital discharge, says Ombudsmen report

Vulnerable patients suffering due to poor hospital discharge, says Ombudsman report

Patients are being sent home alone, afraid and unable to cope and in some cases without their relatives or carers being told, according to a report by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman....
Dementia UK Puckers Up for Red Lippy Day

Dementia UK Puckers Up for Red Lippy Day

Today marks Red Lippy Day - a campaign designed to raise funds for specialist dementia nurses, working in partnership with Dementia UK. Jules Osmany, from Northampton, launched #redlippyday in...

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