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For people with dementia (and everyone else) there needs to be such a thing as society

19 April 2013 0 Comments
For people with dementia (and everyone else) there needs to be such a thing as society

Nearly 2/3 of people with dementia who live on their own experience feelings of loneliness, according to a report by the Alzheimer’s Society. We need to do more to reduce the social isolation of people with dementia.

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The Cost of Austerity

28 August 2012 0 Comments

We know that around half of adult mental health problems are first identifiable in childhood – so if we manage to create a nation of resilient, emotionally healthy children we will significantly reduce mental health problems later in life.

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School playing fields are vital for children’s emotional wellbeing and mental health

20 August 2012 0 Comments

We are taking away the very things we know can help children build resilience and lead mentally healthier lives – playing outdoors and participating in sports.

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The government must take the issue of suicide in older men seriously

23 July 2012 0 Comments

It’s important it is to have a proper debate on mental health within men, to find out exactly what is happening on a societal level.

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It’s more important than ever that families are well informed about the sources of support available

27 June 2012 0 Comments

Everyone wants the best care for their relatives, but the reality of securing funding for a family member with learning disabilities is not always a straightforward one.

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