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The University of Cologne called for more research into deep brain stimulation for Alzheimer’s sufferers last month after tests showed it helped a small sample of patients with their memory.

NHS mental health trusts are sending an increasing number of patients to hospitals away from their local area. Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act by the BBC and Community Care from 30 mental health trusts in England show that last year 3,024 people were sent out of their local area for treatment. This was an increase of 33% from 2012-13 and more than double the 1,301 sent away in 2011-12.

Almost half of young adults leaving care thought they had to leave care too early and said they had not been sufficiently prepared for the move.

Nestor Healthcare, which was acquired by Acromas Holdings’ subsidiary Saga Group for £133m at the end of last year (CCMN December 2010/January 2011), has released results for the year ended 31 December 2010 putting turnover up a tiny 2.1%.

More than half of England’s councils are placing care leavers in bed and breakfasts for long periods of time despite government guidance stating this...

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The government has announced £22m in funding to improve access to treatments for children with mental health problems.

More adults with conditions such as anxiety and depression are accessing mental health services but still only one in three were receiving treatment, according...

The Department of Health (DH) this month begun a project to establish national baselines for measuring the levels and effectiveness of services as drawn up in the National Dementia Strategy launched back in summer 2008 (CCMN July 2008).

A survey of 13,000 community mental health service users has found that fewer people are now involved in their care plans (CPA) than in