Europe-Wide Gene Therapy Trial Being Delivered In Cardiff
A groundbreaking Europe-wide gene therapy trial, delivered in Wales by the Advanced Neurotherapies Centre, funded by Health and Care Research Wales, could potentially stop the…
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Alzheimer’s
Over Half Of People With Dementia Are Either Undiagnosed Or Have No Care Plan
A new publication by the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC), supported by the Alzheimer’s Society and the Peter Sowerby Foundation, warns that the nearly one…
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Scotland Says No To Second Alzheimer’s Drug, Donanemab
People with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease in Scotland will not be able to access the drug donanemab on the NHS, after it was rejected for use…
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Watford Care Home Staff Runs London Marathon To Support Dementia UK
Caroline Page, an Administration Assistant at RMBI Care Co. Home Prince Michael of Kent Court, in Watford, has run her first London Marathon to raise…
Read more...Doctors And Hospital Bosses Back Blood Tests To Boost Dementia Diagnosis And Treatment
New blood tests could transform dementia diagnosis – and NHS clinicians are excited by the prospect. With 94% of the UK public saying they would…
Read more...European Commission Appeals Board Unable to Reach Verdict on lecanemab
The European Commission’s appeals board has announced that they were unable to reach a verdict on the use of lecanemab in the treatment of early…
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Care Home Fulfils Wish For Dementia Resident To Be Involved In Community Arts At Bournemouth University
A local care home has fulfilled a resident’s dream to revisit their love for community art. Tom Marshall from Arts University Bournemouth was delighted to…
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Nottinghamshire Care Group Expands Through New Acquisition
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE dementia specialist Church Farm Care has acquired Wren Hall Nursing Home, strengthening the independent care group’s ability to deliver exceptional care across the region….
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Lord John Prescott’s Son to Run London Marathon for Alzheimer’s Research UK
The son of former Deputy Prime Minister Lord John Prescott is running the TCS London Marathon for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Lord Prescott, who served as…
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Alzheimer’s Research UK Receives £3.9 MILLION from the Omaze Million Pound House Draw, Scotland
On Friday 11 April, it was announced that the Omaze Million Pound House Draw, Scotland had raised £3.9 million to speed up the search for…
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Alzheimer’s Society Partners With Coronation Street To Create Bespoke Ads In Tribute To Dementia Storyline
Alzheimer’s Society has teamed up with ITV and Coronation Street in order to shine a light on the growing impact of dementia across the UK….
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Care Home Resident Set To Attempt 73-Mile Hadrian’s Wall Challenge To Raise Funds For Alzheimer’s Society
Thomas Hedley, also known as Tom, a resident at HC-One’s Ashington Grange Care Home in Ashington, Northumberland, will embark on an incredible journey – attempting…
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Dudley Care Home Opens Its Doors For Alzheimer’s Society Talk And Community Session
HC-One’s Sedgley Court Care Home in Brick Kiln Way, Dudley, is set to host an information talk and session with a volunteer from the Alzheimer’s…
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County Durham Care Home Colleague Set To Brave The Shave To Raise Funds For Alzheimer’s Society
HC-One’s Stoneleigh Care Home in Annfield Plain, Stanley in County Durham, is preparing to open its doors to welcome in their local community to attend…
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Newark Care Home Invites Community To Alzheimer’s Society Talk And Session
HC-One’s Kings Court Care Home in Newark, Nottinghamshire, are set to host an information talk and session with a volunteer from the Alzheimer’s Society in…
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