The new GIRFT national report for diabetes: children and young adults (CYA) offers the most comprehensive national picture to date of how diabetes services for CYA aged 0-25 are organised, how care and outcomes vary, and what systems can do to adopt best practice and deliver equitable, modern care. GIRFT’s 138-page national report presents the findings of our review, highlighting areas of significant variation nationally, and featuring examples of best practice from teams across the country.
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In this issue:
Why sleep assessment belongs in the memory clinic
Neuropathologic features of cognitively defined Alzheimer’s disease subgroups in the Adult Changes in Thought study
Associations Between Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s Disease and Sleep in Cognitively Unimpaired Older Adults
Systematic Policy and Evidence Review to Consider How Dementia Education and Training Are Best Delivered in the Social Care Workforce and How Policy Does or Can Enable Its Implementation in England
Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID); 2026.
Suicide in people aged 18 to 74 referred to secondary mental health services, with or without contact or inpatient stay, in the 5 years before their death. These statistics improve understanding of mortality in the MH population and they support: suicide prevention planning, and design and delivery of preventive, clinical and support services to reduce early mortality experienced by people with mental health problems.
People of all ages are on a spectrum when it comes to their comfort and capability with digital technology. Where our older population is on this spectrum and the implications for policy and practice are the focus of this report.
This explainer outlines what is currently known about the SPR as set out in the Bill and provides clarity on the distinction between the Single Patient Record and the NHS Federated Data Platform.
This PharmaTimes competition invites clinical researchers from a wide array of job roles and sectors to compete against their peers in challenges in various categories. The challenges have been expertly curated to offer a challenging, interesting and highly rewarding experience; with the chance of winning a prestigious accolade at the end for individuals and for teams. Deadline: 22 January 2027.
The British Journal of Psychiatry (BJPsych) is a leading international peer-reviewed journal, covering all branches of psychiatry with a particular emphasis on the clinical aspects of each topic. Published monthly on behalf of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, the journal is committed to improving the prevention, investigation, diagnosis, treatment, and care of mental illness, as well as the promotion of mental health globally. In addition to authoritative original research articles from around the world, the journal publishes editorials, review articles, commentaries on contentious articles, a comprehensive book review section and a lively, well-informed correspondence column. BJPsych is essential reading for psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and all professionals with an interest in mental health.
