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Background: As Japan faces super-aging of the population and a declining birthrate, the shortage of caregivers for older people who require support in the country and a decrease in their quality of life, have become prominent issues. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare recommends mutual aid among local residents in providing such support. Aims: To qualitatively analyse issues at hand with a focus on individual visits by welfare commissioners as part of the support to promote early detection and prevention of houseboundness in older people through mutual aid among residents. Methods: Semi-structured interviews with welfare commissioners in two cities were conducted and and analysed. Findings: Among issues faced during individual visits by welfare commissioners, six categories were identified as problems. Conclusion: Welfare commissioners conduct individual visits to provide psychological support for older people who are housebound, including those who refuse to participate in group settings. Our findings highlight the need to revive the community structure that previously existed in Japan, in which residents of all ages are acquainted with each other, and to assist in efforts to support older people through mutual aid among residents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Urinary incontinence is a common condition, which affects approximately 300 million people globally. In the UK alone, over 7 million people are affected by this condition. There are various physiological factors that contribute to incontinence, such as a weak bladder, weak pelvic floor muscles, overactive bladder muscles, merve damage from muscle sclerosis, diabetes—to name a few. In this article, the author discusses how urinary incontinence can be managed in men and women, alongside mental health considerations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the support being given by the Leg Clubs to National Health Service (NHS) nurses. Topics include research by N. McIntyre et al on behalf of the Lindsay Leg Club Foundation on the preventative care offered in Leg Clubs via the Well Leg regimen, possible impact of the expansion of Leg Clubs on healthcare trusts, and the Leg Club Foundation's commitment to person-centred care.

The article deals with the decision made by the Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN) trustees in November 2023 to launch an emergency appeal to raise funds to ensure that the work of the LSN could continue. Topics include the status of LSN' reserves, its reassessment as worthy recipient of the PIFTICK patient information quality mark, and the support given by the LSN to a five-year-old girl who lives with lymphoedema.

In recent years, tackling loneliness has become the focus of increased scholarly debate, social intervention and the development of international policy. One response to the 'epidemic of loneliness' has been the development of the compassionate communities model. The diversity of compassionate communities approaches has led to scholars such as Allan Kellehear (2005; 2017) to highlight a lack of a cohesive underpinning theory to support and drive policy development. In this paper, we propose the use of 'collective memory' as a novel approach to linking loneliness, memory and identity in a way that draws out conceptual links between the role compassionate communities play in tackling social isolation and loneliness. We suggest that the service-led approach that seeks to identify and transpose strategies from one community to another is ineffective; instead, we emphasise the need to develop bespoke community-centred models that can be used by community nurses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents the highlights of the Cardiff Business School Breakfast Briefing event held in Cardiff, Wales in May 2023, including how leg clubs could contribute to the success of social prescribing programmes. Under the programmes, social activities are encouraged to help improve the social and physical wellbeing of individuals. Also cited is the psychosocial prescribing Leg Club model.

The article presents experiences of people living with primary brain tumour (PBT) to establish the effect of this condition on their everyday life, and what they would like in terms of support and care from caregivers. Topics discussed include how people living with PBT cope with their condition, and ways to minimize challenges for people living with PBT.

There are more than 1 million people in the UK looking after a family member or friend with cancer, but half the number of these carers do not receive support to care. Providing this care significantly affects cancer carers emotionally, physically, and financially. Community and district nurses have a vital role to play in reaching out to these hidden carers and signposting them to the correct support. This article provides tips on identifying carers, including who they are, the challenges they face, and how health professionals can approach and speak to them. It also provides guidance on signposting carers to national and local sources of support in the UK. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Older people are more vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation, and are more at risk of a range of health and social issues which can be directly linked to loneliness. However, there are often complex problems which are unique to the older age group which can have a profound effect on the provision and budgets of both health and social care. Various schemes have been put in place across the country to try to reduce the effects of loneliness and there is some evidence to support the mentoring and befriending models, although more research would provide clarity regarding their effectiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper introduces the evidence relating to lymphoedema selfmanagement. It describes the lymphoedema self-management programme delivered by The Haven, a third sector organisation. A summary of the findings from a retrospective evaluation of the programme is provided. INSET: Box 1. About The Haven. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recently, the issues of loneliness and social isolation among older people living in the community have been highlighted through television programmes, publications and campaign groups. Prevalence is age-related and is of most concern in the 'oldest old' group, where numbers are set to rise in the coming years. There is evidence to link a number of environmental, psychosocial and biomedical factors to loneliness and social isolation; research suggests that many of these are amenable to intervention in order to improve older people's lives. Initiatives largely include one-to-one interventions; group activities; or community engagement approaches. Community nurses are in a position to effect some of these changes in their areas of work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Although English government policy has encouraged the implementation of self-management programmes in services for people with long-term conditions, the evidence for their efficacy has been limited. People with long-term neurological conditions use community-based health services including community nursing, and have particular needs in regards to self-management. This article provides an overview of the evidence for the effectiveness of self-management interventions for people with longterm neurological conditions, in particular those with stroke, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis. The current need for better interventions is highlighted, particularly the importance of providing condition-specific information and deliverance of interventions in a group setting to improve self-management outcomes. In response to weaknesses of previous selfmanagement interventions for this population, an innovative Hertfordshire Neurological Service self-management programme is discussed, and the implications for future research are described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the article, the author presents an update on the activities of the Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN), particularly in addressing the backlogs of existing and new patients in lymphoedema clinics as of October 2021. Also cited are the LSN's YouTube videos tackling topics like surgical interventions in lymphoedema management, and the creation of the second online learning module for primary care teams to improve care of patients with lymphoedema.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience with Leg Clubs and the Lindsay Leg Club Foundation in Great Britain, with topics mentioned such as leg wound care, ankle brachial pressure index, and health education.

The article offers updates on activities and resources from the Lymphoedema Support Network for spring 2021. The network received a Radio 4 charity appeal slot on March 7. The network also celebrated World Lymphoedema Day with European patient groups in launching the updated Lymphoedema Patient Manifesto. The network also launched it second online learning module in primary care in collaboration with British Medical Journal Learning.

The article profiles British charitable organization IA or the ileostomy and internal pouch Support Group. The group supports people with ileostomies or internal pouches. Details of how IA developed and maintained a close working relationship with health professionals through member organizations are presented. The support being given by IA for people with ileostomies or ileal-anal pouch is described. Information regarding the features of the journal and web site of IA is also mentioned.

This section offers updates on the Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN). Topics covered include the information given to patients with lymphoedema about how COVID-19 will impact them, the focus of the LSN 8th patient conference to be held on September 21, 2020 and the changes to be made to the LSN Web site.

The author discusses how her role as consultant fundraiser to The Lindsay Leg Club Foundation has allowed her to acknowledge how the Leg Club model has a positive impact on the lives of its members. Topics mentioned include additional services provided by Leg Clubs, the number of British grant-making trusts that provide 3 billion British pounds annually, and the importance for a trust to understand how its donation will make a difference to the cause.

The article provides updates on issues related to the Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN) as of April 2, 2019. The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire awarded to LSN Chairperson Anita Wallace, a joint initiative between the LSN and British Lymphology Society on the production of a cellulitis alert card, and the launch of the book "Cherry picking - life between the sticks," by Steve Cherry and Jonathan Nicholas on March 2, 2019.

The article discusses several aspects of The Lindsay Leg Club Foundation's psychosocial Leg Club model of semi-autonomous health care in Great Britain, and it mentions social isolation and collaborative action, as well as the importance of wellbeing and health promotion. Low-cost, high-impact medical interventions are examined, along with preventative medicine and alternative and holistic forms of treatment. The treatment of leg ulcers is assessed, along with other leg club organizations.

The article discusses the person-centered care that Leg Clubs provide in line with the aims of social prescribing. Social prescribing aims to support individuals to take greater control of their own health. It is said that there are 34 Leg Clubs across Great Britain, with more developing in Germany, Australia, and Finland. The Lindsay Leg Club Foundation published "The Role of Social Models of Care in Wound Management," which sets out the benefits of the social model.

The article presents updates on the Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN) as of October 2018. Topics include the awarding of a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) to Chair Anita Wallace in the Queen's Birthday honours list, the response to the LSNYouTube channel since it was launched in 2017, and their next YouTube video which will be a presentation about cellulitis by professor Vaughan Keeley.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of dealing with lymphoedema.

The article discusses two initiatives from the Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN) for autumn 2018. One is the creation of a series of self-management videos for members in England, Scotlnd and Northern Ireland in collaboration with PocketMedic and Lymphoedema Network Wales. Another is the launch of the LSN YouTube channel.

The author reflects on palliative care in relation to community nurses and their support for patients who are dying, and it mentions the concept of a death café which is defined as a group of people who meet and discuss various aspects of death and dying while eating food and drinking beverages such as coffee and tea. According to the article, Swiss sociologist Bernard Crettaz was an early proponent of death cafés. Social change and an effort to normalize death are assessed.

The article discusses several developments involving the Lindsay Leg Club Foundation which helps patients with leg ulcers and other related medical conditions, and it mentions how there are 30 Lindsay Leg Club clinics in operation in Great Britain. Changes to British health-care are addressed, along with the overall leg ulcer recurrence rate among Lindsay Leg Club members. Programmes about leg ulceration and leg health are assessed, along with burn management and website redevelopment.

The article discusses the treatment of arterial wounds at The Lindsay Leg Club Foundation's clinics (Leg Clubs), and it mentions how each Leg Club has the ability to assess individual patients for arterial disease. The DopplexAbility ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) measuring device is examined, along with Doppler-based medical assessments and assistance for patients regarding pain control and analgesia. Social clubs and volunteer caregivers are assessed.

The article offers news briefs on the Lindsey Leg Club model of care in Great Britain as of June 2016. Nursing practitioner Clare Mechen has won the 2016 Leg Club Industry Partnership (LCIP) European Wound Management Association (EWMA) Scholarship Award. The 2016 Tissue Viability Nursing (TVN) conference facilitated the presentation of the Lindsey Leg Club Foundation's data entry system. The social prescribing way of linking patients with community support offers options for health improvement.

The article presents Lynne Wood, who spoke to Tom Pollard about the impact of lymphedema on her life and the frustrations of trying to get a proper diagnosis. Until one day, she accidentally found the Lymphedema Support Network (LSN). LSN has been a lifeline for Lynne because she has spoken to other people with lymphedema, and it gives her the ideas how to cope with her day-to-day condition problems. She now understands that regular health procedures can be traumatic when you have lymphedema.

The article offers updates on the Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN). It cites its fifth annual lymphoedema patient conference in Birmingham, England that included workshops on topics such as the use of compression hosiery, manual lymph drainage and the condition's emotional and psychological impact. LSN's British Medical Journal chronic had its 2-year anniversary where 4,578 individuals completing the module. It notes the working progress on the Map of Medicine lymphoedema care pathway.

The article presents information on the activities of the Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN) including the presentation of an LSN poster presentation, its cooperation with the Map of Medicicine to produce a lymphoedema care pathway, and the final planning stage of the fifth annual lymphoedeme patient.

The article presents updates concerning the Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN) as of October 2013. Denise Hardy, nurse advisor and trustee of the LSN, was honoured as one of the finalists in the lymphoedema category of the "British Journal of Nursing" awards. The network is in the final planning stage of its fifth annual lymphoedema patient conference that will be held in October.

The author reflects on the Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN) which has been working with HealthUnlocked to provide an online lymphoedema patient forum, which provides a secure place for people to share and compare health information. She mentions that one of the most challenging aspects for lymphoedema is to able to maintain management of the condition. She informs that LSN has embarked on a project to create information on management of the condition, aimed at staff of care and nursing homes.