Aida Suarez-Gonzalez, Gill Livingston and Adelina Comas Herrera 3rd May 2020 In late January 2020, the first COVID-19 cases in the UK were confirmed in… Read More »Report: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people living with dementia in UK
Klara Lorenz-Dant, Care Policy and Evaluation Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science 17.04.2020 Key points Guidelines in England and Germany emphasise the importance… Read More »Comparing COVID-19 guidance on hospital discharges to care homes in England and Germany
Rare Dementia Support is a charity based in the UK researching six rare dementias. They have collected information related to dementia and COVID-19 and created… Read More »Support for people living with dementia during COVID-19 (Rare Dementia Support)
The Gov.UK has set up a webpage for those who are vulnerable to COVID-19 to register for support. People can register themselves or on behalf… Read More »UK vulnerable adult registration for assistance (GOV.UK)
People with learning disabilities face additional challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. More attention is needed to support this vulnerable population. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/mar/24/my-sister-learning-disability-cant-visit-coronavirus
8th April 2020 Adelina Comas-Herrera, CPEC, LSE The current COVID-19 guidance for care homes in the UK was issued on the 2nd of April: (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-admission-and-care-of-people-in-care-homes.… Read More »Briefing note: Current UK guidance on admission and care of residents during COVID-19 is based on symptomatic cases, ignoring early international evidence and lessons from other countries.
Ann Memmott is an autism consultant. She has created a helpful list of tips for health care professionals working with patients with autism. https://annsautism.blogspot.com/2020/03/coronavirus-autistic-patients-and.html?fbclid=IwAR3vImi_bIbRNRX5Yfif1RvfEy0he9j_kIcr_qu_mr4Pe9DguOJT-uupSzU
The United Kingdom’s Adult Social Care Directorate (Department of Health and Social Care) published guidance on admission and care of residents during COVID-19 on the… Read More »NEW: UK guidance on admission and care of residents during COVID-19 incident in a care home
Adelina Comas-Herrera, CPEC, LSE 3rd April, 2020 There is growing evidence from Spain, Italy and the United States that people living in care homes are… Read More »Measures to prevent and control COVID-19 outbreaks in care homes and support continuity of care
BBC Radio 5 Live has collaborated with Sport England and Demos to create free 10-minute exercise programmes designed for older people. These are available for… Read More »10 Today: Physical activity for older people (BBC Radio 5 Live, UK)
