No longer acceptable for people to experience poorer care based on their condition being mental not physical #parity

Paul burstow launches psychosocial alternatives to anti psychotics doc today. psige.org.uk

Using anti psychotic medication is not the only way of managing challenging behaviour in dementia. Join us today to discuss

'Strong association between physical and mental health, and we recognise need for a collaborative approach' rcplondon.ac.uk/press-releases… #parity

Great new initiative on improving nursing care. Older people will really benefit. May reduce length of stay in hospital too.

Psychologists lead discussion in wales today on better care for olde people with dementia. Join bob woods in llandudno.

@ianasquith looking forward to the q and a session with you later today

Brief Mindfulness Training May Boost Test Scores, Working Memory bit.ly/YcZY8o #edchat

Great debate at alternatives to anti psychotics launch thanks paul burstow, alistair burns, ian james and don brechin for leading debate.

Paul burstow passionate about improving services for people with dementia and reducing prescribing of anti psychotics further

Ian james told paul burstow and audience better communication skills help carers manage behaviours that challenge people with dementia

Care home staff change ways of managing people with dementia if supervision and regular case discussion follow training says ian james

@paulburstow @dhgovuk could link standards to improved management of challenging behaviour and reducing prescription of anti psychotics

Richard pemberton supported using alternatives to anti psychotics to manage challenging behaviour in dementia

Thanks to colleagues from alzheimers society who raised questions about need for further psycho social research in dementia

Patients must be at heart of Government changes to the NHS. More on our response to Gov. statement on #Francis report ageuk.org.uk/latest-news/nu…

Alistair burns national dementia lead thanked paul burstow for his ten year campaign to reduce damage caused by anti psychotics

Read how stepped care approaches to managing behaviours that challenge really work

Always refreshing to see a different perspectives: BBC News - Alzheimer's: A different view bbc.in/X6JWgC

Fulfilling Lives: Ageing Better: Funding - Big Lottery Fund biglotteryfund.org.uk looking forward to working with partners on Leeds bid