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New guidance to provide mental health support for people with neurodegenerative conditions Lancaster University together with the British Psychological Society has provided research-based recommendations for mental health support for people living with four motor neurodegenerative conditions. The new guidance, published by the BPS, provides psychologists and other health professionals with recommendations for providing psychological support to individuals living with Huntington’s disease, Par...

Prof Jane Simpson. The new guidance published by the BPS provides psychologists and other health professionals with recommendations for providing psychological support to individuals living with Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease and multiple sclerosis. Georgina Carr, chief executive of The Neurological Alliance, called this “incredibly important guidance.” “At the Neurological Alliance we have long known that too many people with neurological conditions ...

Traditional Christmas done the traditional way? December, 15, 2020 December brings with it the season of festivities; friends and family, especially our elders are filled with the warmth of love and joy as they get to spend time with their family reminiscing good times and creating memorable moments. However, the underlying threat of COVID-19 and its harmful impact on the elderly should be foreseen when planning this year’s annual gathering. Director of Nursing at English Nursing Sri Lanka, F...