When will older people’s nursing get recognition?
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When will older people’s nursing get recognition?

Paul Edwards Director of clinical services, Dementia UK

Older people’s nursing is undervalued as a specialty, yet it requires skilled staff to deliver high quality care

Older people’s nursing is undervalued in our society. This is a bold statement to make, but in my nearly 30 years in the field, and in particular dementia care nursing, it is time it was said.

Nursing Older People. 35, 6, 12-13. doi: 10.7748/nop.35.6.12.s4

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