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Everybody deserves a dignified death

Help the Aged has today responded to news of a new £1 million programme funded by the Department of Health, aimed at transforming physical environment in which the NHS cares for thousands of dying patients and led by the King's Fund. Director o...Everybody deserves a dignified death
15 May 2008

Carers face daily struggle between working and caring

New survey shows nearly half of those caring for an older relative or dependent agree that it is not possible to combine being a carer with a career Right care Right deal, the national campaign launched to build public awareness and support for the...Carers face daily struggle between working and caring
15 May 2008

Regulate anti psychotic drugs now

Help the Aged have today backed an MPs bid to regulate the prescription of anti-psychotic drugs for people with dementia in care homes. Lizzie McLennan, Policy Officer at Help the Aged said: "Help the Aged supports David Taylor's bid to regulate t...Regulate anti psychotic drugs now
14 May 2008

A 'fair Britain' should mean equal rights for older people, says Help the Aged

Reacting to the draft legislative programme announced today by Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Paul Cann, Director of Policy at Help the Aged, says: “If the Prime Minister is serious about creating a ‘fairer’ Britain, he must go back... A 'fair Britain' should mean equal rights for older people, says Help the Aged
14 May 2008

Inpatient survey results show 'unacceptable variations' in quality of care

Help the Aged today responded to the results of the Healthcare Commission's INpatient survey of hospitals in 2007. Charlotte Potter, Senior Health Policy Officer at Help the Aged, said: 'These results show the NHS is achieveing high levels of patie...Inpatient survey results show 'unacceptable variations' in quality of care
14 May 2008


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