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Unlike ‘Death & Taxes’ we CAN do something about it |
Everyone can take action to reduce their risk of developing dementia – that’s the message from BBC Weatherman Derek Brockway and Health & Social Services Minister Mark Drakeford, as they launched the Dementia – Reduce your Risk guide at the start of National Dementia Week. |
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WAG: Reduce your dementia risk BIG: Scots, young & old, come together for Dementia Awareness Week CQC: #DoSomethingNew for Dementia Awareness Week Improving dementia care: CQUINS & Enhanced Services – Professor Alistair Burns Wales: a dementia friendly nation BBC: 80% of Welsh dementia patients 'lack government support Wales Dementia Care Training Initiative Wales has lowest diagnosis rates for dementia ‘Reassurance’ is key to their state of mind Hospitals must understand that they have a duty of care for Body AND Mind |
Shouldn’t they be looking ahead further than just one year? |
A new one-year plan to address priorities for action for children, young people & adults with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) has been published by the Welsh Government. The new interim delivery plan is backed by £600,000 of funding, which is in addition to the £880,000 ASD infrastructure grant which was transferred into the local authority revenue settlement grant this year. The Welsh Government is also investing £2m to develop specific services to better diagnose & support young people with ADHD & ASD. This will reduce waiting times in specialist child & adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) so those with highest levels of clinical need are seen in a more ‘timely’ manner. |
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WAG: New measures to improve autism services in Wales Everyone should get the same high standard of care, especially children Tailor management of autism in children & young people to individual needs Health projects among groups benefitting from latest round of National Lottery funding Prisons seeking National Autistic Society help to improve support for prisoners Thousands of people across Wales to receive mental health first aid training |
Less & less ‘Water, Water Everywhere’ |
Businesses must secure their future by addressing the mounting global water crisis, experts said at the launch of WWF-UK’s report ‘From Risk to Resilience: Does your business know its water risk?’ UK industry is being urged to assess supply chains both within the UK & internationally to discover where they might be at risk of water scarcity, poor water quality or reputational damage associated with their use of water. Industries affected are numerous & varied, from textiles to beverages, food to pharmaceuticals. About 40% of UK imports (by value) come from countries that have hot spots of high water risk, with some industries such as textiles more exposed than others. In fact, 80% of all UK imports (by value) face at least a moderate level of water risk. Closer to home, latest Environment Agency figures show that just 17% of England’s rivers are in good ecological health – with a third of the pressures causing failure attributed to agricultural impacts, closely associated with the production of food & drink. |
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WWF: New study finds 40% of UK imports come from countries with areas of high water risk From risk to resilience: Does your business know its water risk? |
Research that ‘makes a difference’ |
The Economic and Social Research Council has announced the 9 research projects shortlisted for its prestigious Celebrating Impact Prize 2015. The researchers, funded by the ESRC and based at universities across the UK, have all used their research to make a significant difference to society. By working in partnership with organisations including businesses, charities and public bodies, they have impacted the lives & work of people both in the UK and internationally. |
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Small ideas can have big impacts |
The government is seeking your views on what you would like to see in the Budget that will take place on Wednesday 8 July 2015. The government encourages open & transparent policy-making, and welcomes original & innovative ideas. To allow for full consideration in advance of the Budget, any submission should be sent to HM Treasury by Friday 5 June 2015. |
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Funding future scientific advances |
STFC has announced a call for applications to the Projects Research & Development scheme (PRD). Applications should be submitted by the deadline of 29 July 2015. STFC intends to allocate a total of around £1m and it is expected that most grants will start no earlier than 1 April 2016. The scheme provides funding for R&D projects which enable STFC to deliver the science programme objectives in the areas of particle physics, particle astrophysics, nuclear physics & astronomy. |
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