Grand designs

Sophie Blakemore

Reducing social isolation in a rural community through participation in creative arts projects

Ruth Pearce, Sue Lillyman

Enabling hospital staff to care for people with dementia

Jennifer Bray, Simon Evans, Mary Bruce, Christine Carter, Dawn Brooker, Sarah Milosevic, Rachel Thompson, Catherine Woods

Developing a nurse-led ‘red legs’ service

Rebecca Elwell

How a rapid response team is supporting people to remain at home

Esther Clift

Extreme temperatures attract attention, but cold causes most excess deaths

Ruth Sander

Increasing calcium in diet unlikely to reduce fractures

Ruth Sander

New treatments aim to halt or delay osteoarthritis

Ruth Sander

Practice question

Steven Adams, Gwyn Grout

Noticeboard

Diary

What to do when under scrutiny

Lucy Williams

Mindfulness for Carers: How to Manage the Demands of Caregiving While Finding a Place for Yourself

Jane Greene

Appreciative Healthcare Practice: a Guide to Compassionate Person-Centred Care

Debbie Suggitt

Art Therapy with Physical Conditions

Rosemary Strange

Living With the Challenges of Dementia: A Guide for Family and Friends

Shauna Rooney

Needs of older people exceed ability of services to respond, claims report

Nick Triggle

Patients should have greater involvement in treatment plans

Hospital-built care homes too expensive, say experts

Nick Triggle

More older people will have dementia and comorbidities

Documentary series shows transformation in services

Northern Ireland’s home care services at breaking point

We value your contribution

Nicky Hayes