Tuesday 16 June 2009

Dehumanising in Dementia Care

A report on social care carried out by The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia has described the service offered to some Dementia sufferers as "dehumanising." During the four month enquiry MPs talked to staff, carers and patients and found instances where care had been less than adequate. Cases of rudeless and unhelpful behaviour by members of staff were cited and MPs have called for better training and pay to improve standards. However, the Government has stated that improvements are already in place to raise standards.

To read this in depth go to:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8101325.stm

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