Article: National briefs: New review of dementia drugs.(News)

Article: 'Dangerous' dementia drugs to be reviewed
The Independent - London;  June 20, 2008 ;     156 words ...The prescribing of powerful anti-psychotic drugs to patients with dementia is to be...review at the launch of a proposed national dementia strategy to improve care for the...Mr Lewis said: "This first-ever national dementia strategy ... will set out how we...

Article: STRATEGY TO BEAT DISEASE; Top doctors to oversee dementia care.(News)
Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England);  February 3, 2009 ;     266 words ......unveil today the long-awaited National Dementia Strategy, which is aimed...But a review of the use of anti-psychotic drugs - one of the most controversial...tripling. She said: The first National Dementia Strategy will set out how...

Article: WORLD TODAY: Care 'landmark'.(News)
Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England);  June 19, 2008 ;     51 words ...AN immediate review into the use of anti-psychotic drugs to treat dementia was announced today by Health Minister Ivan Lewis ahead of the release of the first National Dementia Strategy. Neil Hunt, chief executive of the Alzheimer's Society...

Article: More help for people with dementia.
M2 Presswire;  June 19, 2008 ;     700+ words ......Review on the use of Anti-Psychotic Drugs Health Minister...on the first ever National Dementia Strategy. The full...prescribing and use of anti-psychotic drugs to treat sufferers...publication of the National Dementia Strategy in the...this first ever ...

Article: 'Landmark day' in dementia drug laws inquiry; POLITICS.(News)
The Birmingham Post (England);  June 20, 2008 ;     194 words ......As he launched a consultation which will produce the first National Dementia Strategy in the autumn, Mr Lewis said that the review of prescriptions for anti-psychotic drugs will be completed before this strategy is published. Neil Hunt...

Article: Anti-psychotic drugs 'not
Yorkshire Post;  April 28, 2008 ;     384 words ......to stop the inappropriate prescribing of powerful anti-psychotic drugs to Alzheimer's patients, an influential group of MPs...and make the five point plan a key element of the National Dementia Strategy. Best practices are not enough - safeguards...estimated 150,000 people with dementia ...

Article: Backing for new strategy
Lincolnshire Echo;  August 9, 2007 ;     101 words ......been backed by Lincolnshire's mental health body. The new National Dementia Strategy, out on Tuesday, aims to bring the condition out...Government treating dementia as a national priority." The National Dementia Strategy can be viewed at http://www.dh .gov.uk/en/index...

Article: Connect for Care makes dementia breakthrough.(Business)
The Journal (Newcastle, England);  November 13, 2008 ;     552 words ......showcased the device at the recent National Dementia Congress in Bournemouth and received...boost on the back of the Government's national dementia strategy which will be published...international interest and the Government's national dementia strategy has also been discussed...

Article: Plans to improve care for dementia sufferers welcomed in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire Echo, The;  February 13, 2009 ;     365 words ......specialists to provide early diagnosis and treatment. The first National Dementia Strategy, backed by pounds150 million over the first two...we meet the recommendations and targets outlined in the National Dementia Strategy. "We are working with 2gether NHS Foundation Trust...

Article: Bristol Residents to Help Government Improve Dementia Care; Consultation event examines the future of care for people with dementia.
M2 Presswire;  July 23, 2008 ;     700+ words ......after publication of the first ever National Dementia Strategy for consultation. He will...services. That is why this first ever National Dementia Strategy is so important. It will...implementation of the first ever National Dementia Strategy there will be greater recognition...

Article: WORLD TODAY: Dementia plans; HEALTH.(News)
The Journal (Newcastle, England);  February 3, 2009 ;     26 words ...A SENIOR doctor will oversee dementia care in every hospital in England, the Government will announce today when the long-awaited National Dementia Strategy is unveiled.

Article: Cash plea over dementia work ; The Government must triple its annual investment in dementia research to pounds96m in five years, says two charities.
Express & Echo (Exeter UK);  June 30, 2009 ;     212 words ......Alzheimer's Society called on the Government to commit to a national dementia research strategy. Neil Hunt, chief executive of the Alzheimer...pounds32m. "In February, the Government launched the first ever National Dementia Strategy, backed by pounds150m to improve the lives of...

Article: Hospitals dementia supremo.(News)
Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England);  February 3, 2009 ;     277 words ......Services Minister Phil Hope will unveil the long-awaited National Dementia Strategy, which is aimed at improving diagnosis and...sufferers to care homes. But a review of the use of anti-psychotic drugs - one of the most controversial aspects of caring...chief executive of Alzheimer's ...

Article: NORTH TODAY: Have your say; DEMENTIA.(News)
The Journal (Newcastle, England);  January 31, 2009 ;     52 words ......and growing health problems. Sunderland Council is hosting 'Dementia a matter for everyone' at the Stadium of Light on Thursday. Speakers include the co-author of the National Dementia Strategy, Professor Sube Banerjee. Tel: (0191) 561-1006.