Daily News Roundup – 20 May 2014

Categories: In The Media.

Steph Austin: on the importance of new innovations to help those near to the end of life

Derby Telegraph

Steph Austin, head of clinical quality (care homes/end of life) at NHS Southern Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), explains the importance of making your wishes known to loved ones and highlights the good work that is being done for patients approaching the end of their lives.

Help Robert Barnes smash his £100,000 target for the Arthur Rank Hospice!

Cambridge News

Robert Barnes – the Ely man who has vowed to raise £100,000 for charity in memory of his wife – is just pounds away from achieving his target.

Celebrating Nursing: An international flavour

Marie Curie blog

Dee Sissons, Director of Nursing, reflects on a week of celebrations to mark international nurses day.

Full extent of UK nursing shortages revealed

Nursing in Practice

The vast majority of health services in England are experiencing a shortage of qualified nurses, a survey from NHS Employers has uncovered.

Early dementia symptoms ‘ignored’ for six months by patients

Nursing Times

More than half of people affected by dementia have said they waited six months or more after first noticing symptoms of the condition before seeking professional help, according to a survey.

Institute of Legacy Management ‘hits pause button’ on IoF merger

Civil Society

The Institute of Legacy Management has delayed a vote on a merger with the Institute of Fundraising after some of its members raised concerns about the proposal.

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