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Tagging and the freedom movement
- Author:
- PITT Vern
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 4.3.10, 2010, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The use of GPS tagging of people with dementia to enable their freedom of movement is examined. Two opposing arguments are discussed: that GPS tagging is an infringement of personal liberty and that GPS tagging is a safe route to empowerment and independence.
Dementia: 'If we win the election...'
- Author:
- PITT Vern
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.4.10, 2010, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Politicians responsible for the adult social care brief for the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrate party explain what their parties will do for dementia care if they form the next government. The areas of dementia funding research, use of drugs, the National dementia strategy, Dementia as a national NHS priority, and future cuts in dementia spending are discussed.
Palliative role in dementia
- Author:
- PITT Vern
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.4.10, 2010, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
With funding from the King's Fund, the care and supported housing provider Housing 21 began a two year pilot for a Dementia Voice nurse service in Westminster to tackle the neglect of dementia patients' end-of-life needs. This article looks at the role of the Dementia Voice nurse appointed and the results from the pilot so far. The pilot ends in December 2010.
Putting the dementia strategy to work
- Author:
- PITT Vern
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 11.2.10, 2010, pp.28-30.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
In February 2009 the government set out its plan to meet one of the biggest challenges facing England's health and social care system - dementia. The national dementia strategy is one year old but a key study has found progress is slow. This article reports on Croydon, which has long been held up as a leader in dementia care, asking professionals and carers about how the strategy's objectives
Why dementia should be an election issue
- Author:
- PITT Vern
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 25.3.10, 2010, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Service users, carers, practitioners and service leaders give their opinions on what the next government's priorities should be for improving dementia care.
When will dementia be cured?
- Author:
- PITT Vern
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 1.7.10, 2010, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The coalition government is committed to boosting dementia research funding, The author looks at where increased resources could make a difference.
Things can only get better
- Author:
- PITT Vern
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 1.4.10, 2010, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author examines the likelihood that the key objectives of the national dementia strategy will be delivered by 2014. The issue, strategy, barriers and chances of success are discussed for the objectives of: early diagnosis and intervention; community personalised support services; improved dementia care in care homes; an informed workforce; and better dementia research.
We're thinking three steps ahead
- Author:
- PITT Vern
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 22.10.09, 2009, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The number of people with Down's syndrome developing dementia is rising as life expectancy increases. In response to this growing need, this article reports on the development of Highcroft House, one of the first Down's and dementia-specific facilities which is due to open shortly. The service will be operated by Dignus, which specialises in services for people with learning disabilities