The Prime Ministers’s challenge on dementia
David talks about the Prime Minister’s challenge on dementia to society about how we respond to people that have dementia to support them to live the lives they want to live. Key points The Prime Minister has challenged us all to: … Read more → – The Prime Ministers’s challenge on dementia
Join David for a webchat on dementia
Following the announcement on the Prime Minister’s challenge on dementia, David will co-host a webchat with George McNamara from the Alzheimer’s Society this Friday 30 March at 12pm. Do you care for someone with dementia? Do you work with people who have dementia? … Read more → – Join David for a webchat on dementia
David is now on Twitter
David is now using twitter. You can follow him here.
Webchat on autism
On Wednesday 7 March at 2pm David will host a webchat with Mark Lever, Chief Executive of the National Autistic Society on issues around the implementation of the Adult Autism Strategy for England Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives. This presents a … Read more → – Webchat on autism
Personalisation webchat – further responses
David has provided responses to the questions raised in the Thursday 12 January webchat on Personalisation that he and Martin Routledge didn’t manage to cover in the hour’s session. If you missed the webchat, you can still see the full transcript here.
Webchat on personalisation
On Thursday 12 January at 2pm David will co-host a webchat on personalisation in social care with Martin Routledge, Programme Manager for the Think Local Act Personal Partnership. This presents a unique opportunity for you to ask questions to them both, … Read more → – Webchat on personalisation
Improving dementia services
David talks about the importance of improving dementia care services as the number of dementia patients is expected to rise over the coming years. Key points There is an increase in recognition of the importance of treating dementia. The Operating … Read more → – Improving dementia services
Developing a transformed care and support system
David gives an update on the progress made during the engagement the DH has been running in relation to the future of the care and support system. Summary Thanks to everyone who has taken part so far in the engagement … Read more → – Developing a transformed care and support system
Webchat transcript
A full transcript of the webchat with David and Dr Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation, that took place on Tuesday 29 November can be found below. David and Andrew listened to the views, and responded to questions from … Read more → – Webchat transcript
Reforms to mental health services. Tell us what you think in a live webchat: Tues 29 November
David and Dr Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation, will be hosting a live webchat at 11am on Tuesday 29 November. Dr Andrew McCulloch is also one of the reference group members for the intervention and prevention … Read more → – Reforms to mental health services. Tell us what you think in a live webchat: Tues 29 November
