NHS Not Financially Sustainable
In its annual report on the financial sustainability of the NHS, the NAO concludes that the existence of substantial deficits in some parts of the…
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Reform Of Social Care “Not Taken Seriously” Says NHS Chief
NHS Confederation Chief Executive Niall Dickson has said 2019 needs to be the year that social care is fixed. In a speech at the Westminster…
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Frailty May Predict Link Between Disease And Dementia Symptoms
Investigation of frailty as a moderator of the relationship between neuropathology and dementia in Alzheimer’s disease: a cross-sectional analysis of data from the Rush Memory…
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Care Market Continues To Consolidate In 2018 Amidst Rising Investor Interest, Says Report
A report entitled Business Outlook 2019 produced by business property experts Christie has revealed that the number of beds rose by 2% between 2016 and 2018 despite…
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Patients Must Not Suffer Because Of Brexit, Says NHS Confederation
Niall Dickson, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents organisations across the healthcare sector, said: “Patients must not suffer as a result of the…
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Liverpool Pledges Support For Dementia Sufferers
Community leaders in Liverpool have pledged to make it as easy as possible for people living with dementia to make the most of city council…
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When Things Are Proven To Work We Should Get On And Do It-Says Care England
Care England, the largest representative body for independent providers of adult social care and Busy Bees have come together to develop an innovative and practical…
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Patients Avoid 7,500 Nights In Hospital With ‘Tailored’ Home Help Scheme
An NHS programme in Somerset has helped patients avoid 7,500 nights in hospital and freed up at least £2 million for other services. Somerset’s pioneering…
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Physical Exercise Linked To Cognitive Health
Researchers in the US have found that older adults who are more physically active in later life have better memory and thinking skills. They also…
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Social Care Provider Celebrates Two Glowing CQC Reports
A social care provider is celebrating after two of its services – a rehabilitation team and a care home – both received 100% ‘Good’ reports…
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Groundbreaking Art Partnership Launches At Belong
Pioneering care village operator, Belong, has partnered with Liverpool’s centre for the contemporary arts, Bluecoat, in a unique three-year research project to explore how the…
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Octopus Healthcare Raises Further £133.5 Million For Care Home Fund And Acquires Seven Assets
Octopus Healthcare, part of the Octopus Group and a leading investor in healthcare facilities throughout the UK and Ireland, announces that it has raised a…
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Leaky Blood Vessels Could Be Key To Diagnosing Memory And Thinking Problems
Researchers in the US have found key biological markers relating to the breakdown of the blood-brain barrier are associated with thinking problems and occur independently…
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LGA Responds To Report On Scams Targeting Vulnerable People
“Carers, families and neighbours need to look out for older and disabled people as they are more likely to be at risk of losing their…
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New Chief Executive For UKHCA
The Board of United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA) is delighted to confirm the appointment of the Association’s new Chief Executive, Roger Berry, who will succeed…
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