The new public health outcomes framework, recently published by the Department of Health, sets out the desired outcomes for public health and how these will be measured.
A one-off additional £150m will be allocated to Primary Care Trusts in England, for immediate transfer to local authorities for investment in social care services which also benefit the health system.
In this blog Professor Alistair Burns, National Clinical Director for Dementia for England, talks about fragility fractures and the association with dementia.
The final workshop in the Caring for our future engagement brought together the discussion leaders and reference group members to articulate their vision for care and support in 2025 and identify the practical steps required to achieve that vision.
The Department of Health has worked with primary care organisations including the Royal College of General Practitioners to bring together clinical service and outcome data on each GP practice in England.
The purpose of this document is to support emerging health and wellbeing boards as they engage with the refresh of Joint Strategic Needs Assessments and develop their preparatory joint health and wellbeing strategy.
Dementia has been made a high level priority for action in the recently published Operating Framework for the NHS in England 2012/13.
The national Early Signs and Symptoms campaign encourages people to recognise the signs and symptoms of dementia and to speak to their GP if they have any concerns.
In partnership with the Department of Health, the Design Council has asked teams to produce innovative new ideas that will help improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers.
The government has announced an £800 million investment in health research over the next five years today, including £18 million for dementia research.