We need an alternative to the Liverpool care pathway for patients who might recover
BMJ
Death is the inevitable outcome for those on the LCP, so is the use of this pathway appropriate for patients who may have a chance of recovery, asks Martyn J Parker, consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Peterborough City Hospital.
“I could not exist, much less live a fulfilling life, without my carer”
New Statesman
Writing for National Carers Week, Hannah Buchanan explains why the role of carers in our society is so important, and why we should be more aware of what they do for us.
The lessons Japan has for the UK on dementia
The Guardian
As the UK population ages, UK politicians are looking at the policies of Japan, where one in four people is over 65.
Newspaper Licensing Agency referred to Copyright Tribunal over ‘unfair’ fees for charities
Third Sector
A media monitoring company has referred the Newspaper Licensing Agency’s pricing structure to the Copyright Tribunal because it says charities are required to pay “spectacularly unfair” fees.
End of life care and dementia key areas
Lancashire Evening Post
The NHS Greater Preston Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Chorley and South Ribble CCG have said they will focus on end of life care, dementia, stroke and cardiovascular disease in their new prospectus.
Havens Hospices green belt plan ‘not taken lightly’
Echo
Havens Hospices has reiterated how it has carefully considered every stage of its application to build a new hospice on green belt land.
St Raphael’s Hospice boss admits ‘uncertain’ future
Sutton Guardian
Dr Ron McKeran, chairman of St Raphael’s Hospice, says it will continue to be owned by the charity The Daughters of the Cross for the time being but said the long-term future of the hospice is not clear.
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