Efforts are being made to design new drugs which could inhibit a disruptive enzyme responsible (in part) for a range of diseases including cancers, epilepsy, and Alzheimer's.

http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/101075/Protein_map_could_lead_to_potent_new_cancer_drugs.html

More information on the new key lines of enquiry (KLOE's) that inspectors will be following in rating care providers.

It should be clearer to providers, more exactly what is expected of them; and what steps (eg. staff re-training) they need to take to ensure a higher rating.

http://www.cqc.org.uk/content/what-does-adult-social-care-look-across-cqcs-new-ratings-0

The Commission has announced changes to the way it will regulate care providers across the board. New 'provider handbooks' have been published to help with compliance.

One of the major changes is the use of multiple sources of evidence in judging the quality and safety of care provided.

http://www.cqc.org.uk/content/care-quality-commission-confirms-new-approach-inspecting-and-rating-care-services

Brain repair 'may be boosted by curry spice'

By Smitha Mundasad

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29361351

Can you really get dementia in your 30s or 40s?

The Alzheimer’s Society hopes increasing evidence of the numbers of people with early onset dementia – some in their 30s and 40s – will lead to better diagnosis.

http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/sep/08/dementia-30s-40s-alzheimers-society-better-diagnosis

“Aromatic turmerone encouraged brain stem cells to grow into neurons.”

Read more here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2770380/Eating-curry-help-beat-dementia-Ingredient-turmeric-hold-key-repairing-brains-people-condition.html#ixzz3EQXeINbS

Labour have pledged to integrate social care into the NHS. There has however been no clear promise to state-fund dementia care.

http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=2185

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Following media reports that Labour is expected to announce an increase in NHS spending by £1 billion pounds a year, Chief Executive Jeremy Hughes is calling for an increase in dementia care funding, saying, "A better funded NHS must support people with all diseases" 

http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=2176

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A new Scie-produced film about living with dementia has been released. There is a focus on how despite the debilitating symptoms, people's feelings remain intact. The importance of supportive relationships is also stressed.

http://www.scie.org.uk/news/index

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A look at the World Alzheimer's Report 2014. The report finds that dementia in later life can be reduced if diabetes and high blood pressure can be controlled. Other factors that can further diminish risk are:

- smoking cessation

- better educational opportunities

- maintaining brain health in mid life.

1. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/282759.php

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Find out about Ian Donaghy's new book about his experiences at a Birch Green Care Home in Lancashire:

http://www.careindustrynews.co.uk/2014/09/dementia-author-brings-book-to-life/

A new report by Alzheimer's Disease International calling for dementia to be integrated into public health campaigns.

http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=2171

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Working in partnership with embrace-learning, colleges can reduce delivery costs and generate revenue by selling courses online.

Embrace-learning enables you to purchase credits for the courses you need and top them up as you go along. There are no expensive licence agreements or lock-in contracts. (All courses are Moodle-friendly.)

http://www.e-learning-for-colleges.com

With evidence that people of African-Caribbean and South Asian descent are more susceptible to developing dementia, there should be more specialist care available.

http://www.theguardian.com/social-care-network/2014/sep/18/black-minority-ethnic-communities-dementia-services

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The Chief Executive of the Alzheimer's Society, Jeremy Hughes, on the impending meltdown of dementia care services.

http://www.theguardian.com/social-care-network/2014/sep/16/services-supporting-older-people-verge-meltdown

New research suggests the human brain may be able to resist the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29181843

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The finalists of this years Scotland's Dementia Awards are announced.

http://www.careindustrynews.co.uk/2014/09/finalists-announced-for-scotlands-dementia-awards-2014/

An introduction to the "To Know Me' range of books for people living with dementia and for those who care for them.

http://www.careindustrynews.co.uk/2014/09/welcome-to-the-world-of-people-living-with-dementia/

A family case study illustrating the worrying lack of financial support for those caring for loved ones with dementia.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2752734/Betrayed-They-sacrifice-care-loved-ones-stricken-dementia-Read-stories-weep-rage-injustice-State-exploits-And-yes-thriftiest-ones-penalised-most.html

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New Molecular Target is Key to Enhanced Brain Plasticity

https://www.aftau.org/weblog-medicine--health?=&storyid4704=2101&ncs4704=3

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The Alzheimer's Society has highlighted an unfair dementia care tax. New research suggests that as little as one third of the cost of dementia care is met by public funding.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29126357

Newly released figures show early onset dementia may be far more prevalent than was thought.

http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/sep/08/dementia-30s-40s-alzheimers-society-better-diagnosis

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Demonstrating their commitment upon joining the Dementia Action Alliance, Yorkshire-based manufacturer Shackletons have launched a new range of dementia-friendly bedroom furniture.

http://www.careindustrynews.co.uk/2014/09/care-home-supplier-signs-up-to-dementia-action-alliance/

NHS and Social Care Should Be Merged

An independent review by the Barker Commission (set up by the King’s Fund think tank) has said that social care systems and the NHS should be merged.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29047190

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Lib Dem MP Paul Burstow calls for homes for the elderly to be built on surplus NHS land.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29036341

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Northamptonshire NHS trust abandons staff redundancy plans

In the wake of criticism from the community, politicians and unions, the Northamptonshire NHS Trust has backtracked on its plans to cut dementia care services.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-29015273