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Plans for NHS in England an unholy mess, say journals - 31 January 2012
The BBC reports that the editors of three leading journals have said that changes to the NHS in England have created an "unholy mess".
NHS reforms criticised by leading healthcare publications - 31 January 2012
The Guardian reports that the British Medical Journal, Health Service Journal and Nursing Times condemn the NHS shakeup as a 'damaging … unholy mess'
Welcome to Dementiaville: £17m village in Switzerland will keep sufferers in fake reality - 31 January 2012
The Daily Mail reports on a £17million village which will house dementia sufferers in a fake reality where carers are disguised as gardeners, hairdressers and shop assistants.
Dame Judi hits out at 'inhumane' care homes - 31 January 2012
The Daily Mail reports that Judi Dench has lambasted ‘inhumane’ care homes, suggesting families should take in elderly relatives instead.
Elderly 'struggle to cope' through lack of care cash - 30 January 2012
The Independent reports on warnings by Age UK that thousands of elderly people are struggling to cope with everyday tasks at home because a £500m funding shortfall has left them without the care they need.
Keeping the elderly out of hospital - 30 January 2012
The Telegraph considers the notion that a hospital is not always the best place for an elderly care resident whose health has deteriorated.
Elderly 'suffer as social care spending cut' - 30 January 2012
The BBC reports on an analysis by campaigners which suggests that spending on social care for the elderly in England is falling this year - despite the assurances of ministers.
Elderly fall through gaps in broken care system - 29 January 2012
The Telegraph reports on warnings to be given by MP's this week that elderly people are being let down by a lack of co-operation between the NHS and council-run social care.
Good news for the elderly - 23 January 2012
The Telegraph reports that according to an article in the British Medical Journal, the elderly can find their cognitive skills are enhanced.
Partnership takes new approach to dementia care - 23 January 2012
The Guardian Social Care Network reports on a collaboration between university and care charity in Liverpool includes a simulation that puts users inside the mind of someone with the condition.
