Louis Appleby is leaving Mental Health
Posted: 4th March 2010
Louis is stepping down as the National Director for Mental Health at the end of March to take up a similar post on the health of offenders.
One in three admit to avoiding people with dementia
Posted: 1st March 2010
One in three (32 percent) people are uncomfortable around people with dementia according to new research said, Care Services Minister, Phil Hope as he launched a new awareness campaign.
Experts unite to boost dementia research
Posted: 1st March 2010
Leading voices from dementia research met recently to drive up the volume, quality and impact of work in the field.
Helping hand for care and support housing
Posted: 1st March 2010
Older people needing care and support will benefit from new and refreshed local housing strategies that promote dignity, respect and choice.
Let’s dance 4 free
Posted: 1st March 2010
People all over the country are being invited to body pop and foxtrot for free at thousands of dance classes next weekend as part of the new Let’s Dance campaign.
Pilot Sites Sought by Skills for Health
Posted: 19th February 2010
Skills for Health are developing a learning/training resource, which can be used as a basis for the provision and commissioning of training. This resource will be rolled out across public service, independent and voluntary employers. They require pilot sites in various settings across England.
Stay Safe in Swindon
Posted: 16th February 2010
Six apprentices from BMW have raised £295.40 for the ‘Safe Place Scheme’, which is being led by Energy2work in Swindon in conjunction with Wiltshire Police and local businesses.
Multi-Systemic Therapy Briefing
Posted: 16th February 2010
The Department of Health and The Department for Children, Schools and Familes, in partnership with the Youth Justice Board have brought together the Reaching Out: An Action Plan on Social Exclusion (September 2006) and the Care Matters: Time for Change (2007), to establish ten pilot sites of Multi-systemic therapy, with tapered funding over four years.
Professor Alistair Burns appointed as the new National Clinical Director for Dementia
Posted: 25th January 2010
Professor Burns will promote better care of people with dementia within the NHS and social care communities and provide leadership for the implementation of the National Dementia Strategy.
Professor David Oliver appointed as the new National Clinical Director for Older People
Posted: 25th January 2010
Professor Oliver will promote better care of older people within the NHS and social care services and will provide clinical leadership for the cross Government Ageing Strategy – "Building a Society for all Ages"