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Mental Health Nursing,  Jan 2006  

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Alzheimer's Society

Recent Alzheimer Society factsheets include the following topics: Activities (Hobbies, pastimes and everyday activities), Jun 2005; Carers looking after yourself, Jun 2005; Communicating, Jun 2005. Visit www.alzheimers.org.uk and download in PDF form.

Kings Fund

Changes to family doctor services and health care commissioning have so far failed to generate sufficient improvements and more radical solutions should at least be considered, according to a new report by the King's Fund. The report 'The Future of Primary Care: Meeting the challenges of the new NHS market', considers the challenges and possible options for change in three main areas: increasing the quality of primary care; developing commissioning; and ensuring that primary and specialist care services work well together. Dowload from www.kingsfund.org.uk

Depression Alliance

Seasonal Affective Disorder Many people are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder around this time of year as this type of depression generally coincides with the approach of winter. It is often linked to shortening of daylight hours and lack of sunlight. Symptoms will include wanting to sleep excessively and cravings for carbohydrates or sweet foods. Special 'light boxes' can be used to treat SAD.

To download a copy of our leaflet on SAD, www.depressionalliance.org.

Links - Seasonal Affective Disorder Association

www.sada.org.uk

Electronic healing

www.electronichealing.co.uk

CONTACTS

Professional officer

Brian Rogers

tel 07860 702303

Brian.Rogers@amicustheunion.org

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