Environments designed to heal – Encourages staff to work in partnership with patients to improve the environment in which they deliver care

Environments designed to heal, Nursing Older People, 2011 Feb; 23(1): 14-7 Abstract: This article explores projects in dementia and end of life care developed as part of the Enhancing the Healing Environment programme. This nurse-led initiative, devised by charity the King’s Fund in 2000, encourages staff to work in partnership with patients to improve the [...]

Managing dysphagia in older people with dementia

Managing dysphagia in older people with dementia, British Journal of Community Nursing, 2011 Jan; 16 (1): 6-10 Kyle, G – Independent lecturer, Honorary Lecturer, Thames Valley UniversityRecognized teacher, University of Ulster Abstract: In the UK there is an increasing ageing population, bringing with it a host of degenerative conditions such as dementia. Dementia is a [...]

Alcohol Misuse – New webpage from Department of Health, Policy, Statistics & Information on Alcohol improvement programme

Alcohol Misuse , April 2011, Department of Health Click on the title above to access the range of resources available A new webpage outlining Department of Health responsibility and progress on alcohol policy in the UK. It includes policy guidance, statistics and information on the Alcohol Improvement Programme. Lancashire Care staff can click on the title [...]