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Jeremy Hughes

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Name: Jeremy Hughes

Fact Sheet: Biography for Jeremy Hughes

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

New measures to improve dementia diagnosis rates

London - In the U.K., new efforts have been announced to tackle what the U.K. government has described as "shockingly low" rates of dementia diagnosis. In response to government concerns, the U.K. Department of Health has unveiled plans that will aim ... [Published Digital Journal - May 21 2013]

Entities: United Kingdom, Jeremy Hughes, Alzheimer's Society, UK Department of Health, Dementia

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 2 reports

The Alzheimer’s Society wants more people to talk about dementia

The Alzheimer’s Society is encouraging more people to talk about dementia after a poll revealed that almost half of UK adults would find it hard to tell their family if they thought they had the condition.The charity published the survey, carried out ... [Published Home Care UK - May 21 2013]

Entities: Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Jeremy Hughes, Broach

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Press release: Dementia diagnosis to be overhauled

NHS England is to tackle “shockingly low” dementia diagnosis rates with plans that could see 160,000 people who are unknowingly living with the condition identified and treated, Jeremy Hunt announced today.The plans, announced as the Prime Minister’s ... [Published DoH - May 21 2013]

Entities: Dementia, NHS, England, Jeremy Hughes, Sally Davies

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

North East dementia sufferers keep silent

Paolo Di Canio has criticised the attitude and professionalism of his Sunderland players following their defeat at Tottenham.More than half of people in the North East say they would find it difficult to tell their families if they had dementia.That's ... [Published Sun fm103.4 - May 21 2013]

Entities: Alzheimer's Society, Jeremy Hughes, Paolo Di Canio

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Tea party boost for charity

The management, staff and residents of Gillaroo Lodge Nursing Home, in Larne, took up the challenge of hosting a fundraising afternoon tea party for Alzheimer?s Society and raised more than $600 for this worthy cause.Nurse manager Nicola McCrudden said: ... [Published Larne Times - May 21 2013]

Entities: Gillaroo, Alzheimer's Disease, Tea Party Movement

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

NHS

Drive to improve dementia diagnosis

News | CareJeremy Hunt has announced plans to ensure that two-thirds of people with dementia are identified and given appropriate support by 2015."There is surely no other condition where we would tolerate people living without treatments, without support ... [Published EHospice - May 20 2013]

Entities: Dementia, NHS, treatments, Jeremy Hughes

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Talking changes everything in dementia

There are 800,000 people with dementia in the UK and the numbers are on the rise. Our research shows by 2021 there will be more than 1 million people living with the condition. Yet despite dementia affecting so many people, there is still a reluctance ... [Published Independent Nurse - May 20 2013]

Entities: Dementia, Jeremy Hughes, Alzheimer's Society

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

NHS dementia diagnosis to be "overhauled"

NHS England is to tackle “shockingly low” dementia diagnosis rates over the next two years, the health secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced.The UK Government’s wants to see the 160,000 people who are unknowingly living with the condition identified and ... [Published Pharma Times - May 16 2013]

Entities: NHS, Dementia, England, Jeremy Hughes

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 7 reports

Dementia diagnosis overhaul

15th May 2013 - A year ago the Prime Minister launched his Challenge on Dementia to transform how the country deals with the condition. As part of that process NHS England has announced it aims to tackle the low number of patients who get a dementia ... [Published BootsWebMD - May 15 2013]

Entities: Dementia, NHS, England

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 2 reports

Archers actor, Arnold Peters, who played the part of someone living with dementia has died

Arnold Peters, who had Alzheimer’s disease and also played the part of someone with dementia, as Jack Woolley in the popular Radio 4 series The Archers, has died in a care home at the age of 87.Mr Peters was diagnosed with the most common form of dementia ... [Published Home Care UK - May 14 2013]

Entities: Arnold Peters, Alzheimer's Disease, Jeremy Hughes, Direct Support

First reported May 05 2013 - Updated May 05 2013 - 1 reports

District waits as bond vote looms

Once an informational flier went home with students Friday, it was all over but the waiting for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools officials hoping they did enough to convince voters to pass a $114.4 million bond Tuesday.Administrators and Board of Education ... [Published Canton Observer - May 05 2013]

Entities: Jeremy Hughes, John Barrett, Tea Party Movement, Paul Garon

First reported Apr 24 2013 - Updated Apr 24 2013 - 1 reports

Adaptive technology equipment at library helps vision-impaired

Those with impaired vision need not let that be a reason to stop going to the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre.The library has “adaptive technology” available that makes it much more easy for those with impaired vision or blindness to access ... [Published Fort Frances Times - Apr 24 2013]

Entities: Jeremy Hughes, Voice Recognition, MP3 Players

Quotes

..." Also commenting on the plans, Jeremy Hughes, chief executive of the Alzheimer's Society, said to the Evening Standard: "the past year has seen huge progress in the fight against dementia... but the fight is not nearly over. less than half of people with dementia have a diagnosis, denying them the support they need to live well. today's announcement is a welcome step towards fighting that. it's not just about diagnosis. we need a change in the way society thinks, talks and acts about the disease."

New measures to improve dementia diagnosis rates [Published Digital Journal - May 21 2013]

...Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive of Alzheimer's Society commented: "we are very proud of our association with homebase at the centenary of the rhs chelsea flower show. gardens have a great value for people with dementia. they are spaces to breath in fresh air, smell flowers and enjoy socialising with family and friends. gardens can really help reduce the feelings of isolation that so many people with dementia experience."

Homebase Garden wins Gold at Chelsea [Published DIY Retailer - May 21 2013]

Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive of the Alzheimer’s Society commented: "there is surely no other condition where we would tolerate people living without treatments, without support and in the dark about what is happening to them. this is exactly what is faced by the 54% of people with dementia who never receive a diagnosis. this ambition from the nhs to significantly improve diagnosis rates in two years demonstrates real leadership. it is a key step in improving the lives of people with dementia."

Dementia diagnosis overhaul [Published BootsWebMD - May 15 2013]

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Talking changes everything in dementia [Published Independent Nurse - May 20 2013]
Drive to improve dementia diagnosis [Published EHospice - May 20 2013]
NHS dementia diagnosis to be "overhauled" [Published Pharma Times - May 16 2013]
Dementia diagnosis overhaul [Published BootsWebMD - May 15 2013]
Government pledges to tackle ‘shockingly low’ d... [Published Home Care UK - May 15 2013]
Challenge to diagnose two-thirds of people livi... [Published National Health Executive - May 15 2013]
Alzheimer’s Society shortlisted in ‘Most Admire... [Published Alzheimers Society - May 15 2013]
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Dementia diagnosis rates low: Hunt [Published London Evening Standard - May 15 2013]
Dementia Diagnosis To Be Overhauled [Published Mature Times - May 15 2013]
Arnold Peters: The voice of Jack Woolley in 'Th... [Published The Independent - May 15 2013]
Doctors told to improve dementia diagnosis rates [Published Guardian.co.uk - May 15 2013]
Jeremy Hunt tackles 'shockingly low' dementia d... [Published Cover Magazine - May 14 2013]
Archers actor, Arnold Peters, who played the pa... [Published Home Care UK - May 14 2013]
Archers actor Arnold Peters dies aged 87 [Published Alzheimers Society - May 13 2013]
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Plymouth-Canton bond question passes easily [Published Livonia Observer - May 09 2013]
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CQC staff to receive dementia training [Published Barchester - May 07 2013]