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NHS Evidence - Later Life Newsletter May and June 2010

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The NHS Evidence specialist collection Later Life have published their newsletter for May and June. Items presented include "Supporting People" an Annual Evidence Update on caring for older people; also new guidance from the Department of Health and the most recent systematic reviews from Cochrane and DARE. Options to subscribe to the newsletter are available.

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