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Philippa Lynch
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31 Aug 2017 - 14:54

null Identifying cost effective programmes for mental ill health

Public Health England has published a new tool designed to identify the most cost-effective programmes to help prevent mental ill health in local communities. The Return on Investment tool (Excel file), launched by Public Health England (PHE) and developed in partnership with the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), identifies cost-effective programmes proven to... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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31 Aug 2017 - 15:03

null Views on home care services

Across England there are more than 5,500 home care providers, collectively helping an estimated 673,000 people to continue living independently within their communities. Home care services help people live at home for longer by offering support, such as regular visits from a carer to help with personal care, getting dressed, using the toilet, shopping and preparing meals. Over the last year,... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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31 Jul 2017 - 10:55

null Using technology to support people with dementia

Technology has so much to offer people living with dementia and their carers: access to information, advice and entertainment, as well as reassurance for a carer who does not live near a loved one. Used sensitively and thoughtfully, technology enhances, rather than replaces human relationships and interactions.   Find out more and access examples in SCIE's new dementia and technology... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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25 Jul 2017 - 14:11

null Support the development of an app rating locations, venues and shops on their accessibility

Please show your support for the proposal to develop the 'Accessibility ratings' app - an app that allows the public to rate and comment on locations, venues and shops on their accessibility. The proposed development is through a program called ‘App Movement' by Digital Civics.   This is a not-for-profit project and in order to get to the design stage the... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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25 Jul 2017 - 14:12

null Get involved in the next Silver Sunday - 1st October 2017 - Silver Sunday is an annual day of fun and free activities for older people across the UK

Silver Sunday is an annual day of fun and free activities for older people across the UK. Led by The Sir Simon Milton Foundation, it celebrates the value and knowledge they contribute to our communities while combating loneliness and isolation. Everyone can get involved, whether that’s organising an event, spreading the word, or simply attending an activity. The next Silver Sunday is on 1... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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11 Jan 2017 - 15:17

null Combating loneliness

There is growing recognition that loneliness is a serious problem, with far reaching implications, not just for individuals, but also for wider communities, which merits the attention of local authorities. Whilst in the past, loneliness was sometimes viewed as a trivial matter, it is increasingly understood to be a serious condition which can affect a person’s mental and physical health very... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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23 Nov 2016 - 15:41

null Music, singing and wellbeing: what works?

What music and singing interventions work to improve wellbeing of adults? This research from the What Works Centre for Wellbeing looks at all the available evidence to support better decision-making. Participatory music or singing interventions including listening and performing. This includes music therapy offered to enhance wellbeing but... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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07 Nov 2016 - 10:44

null Heritage2health

Heritage2health is a coordinated approach to shared learning and understanding between health, social care, the creative industries, heritage and countryside sector. It seeks to bring these rich and diverse sectors together to develop shared solutions to empowering and improving wellbeing and participation of vulnerable groups. Heritage2health's focus is to work with people who consider... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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14 Oct 2016 - 08:47

null Growing older in the UK - report by the British Medical Association

The UK’s ageing population and its families are being failed by a flawed and fragmented health and social support regime, a wide-ranging report by the BMA warns. The report, Growing Older in the UK, pinpoints how the health and life chances of older people of this and future generations are harmed by holes in the safety net of health, social and other welfare services. Across six chapters... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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27 May 2016 - 09:02

null Just what the doctor ordered: social prescribing - a guide for local authorities

On 18 May, the LGA published a new report on ‘social prescribing’. This is a useful resource on how councils can more effectively connect people with local community services and activities in order to improve the health and wellbeing of their population. The report can be downloaded at: http://www.local.gov.uk/web/guest/publications/-/journal_content/56/10180/7825223/PUBLICATION The... See more
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