Electronic Prescriptions Reach One Billion a Year
Almost one billion prescription items were dispensed electronically in the last 12 months, with less than 1 in 20 still paper-based. The Electronic Prescription Service…
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A New ‘Time to Talk’ Initiative Launched to Support Mental Health for Disabled People
Surrey Choices have launched a new initiative called ‘Time to Talk’ for disabled people. These are group discussions to combat depression, anxiety, thoughts of loneliness…
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Age UK Launches Campaign to Support Older People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing
Age UK has launched a new campaign to highlight the huge challenges facing many older people and how Age UK provides solutions and – just…
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Somerset Mental Health Support Service Collaborates with Peer Support Group
A mental health support service based in Somerset has collaborated with a peer support group in Chard to offer wellbeing workshops and life skills courses…
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Mediterranean Diet Associated With Decreased Risk of Dementia
Eating a traditional Mediterranean-type diet – rich in foods such as seafood, fruit, and nuts – may help reduce the risk of dementia by almost…
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‘NHS Workforce Plan Cannot Come Soon Enough’: BMA Responds to Budget
Responding to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget, Dr Emma Runswick, BMA council deputy chair, said: “When patients are suffering record waits for care and the…
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Care Group Launches Dementia Awareness Campaign Ahead of Mother’s Day
A Surrey care group has launched a dementia awareness campaign ahead of Mother’s Day, as it looks to shine a light on the condition –…
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New Campaign Reveals How Dementia Puts the Ultimate Vow of ‘in Sickness and in Health’ to the Test
A new campaign reveals how dementia puts the ultimate vow of ‘in sickness and in health’ to the test. The Alzheimer’s Society campaign features stories…
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The Association Launches Campaign Calling on Action to Support Mental Health Charities
Association of Mental Health Providers warns of ‘the perfect storm’ as research reveals a 50 per cent rise in people presenting with increasing needs 9…
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Quitting Smoking Reduces Risk of Dementia Research Reveals
Smokers are being urged to give quitting a go ahead of No Smoking Day (8th March), as research shows those who smoke are more likely…
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Comprehensive Audit of the Quality of Healthcare for People with Parkinson’s Reveals Major Challenges
A far-reaching audit of the quality of NHS Parkinson’s care – the most comprehensive analysis since before the pandemic – has revealed that people with…
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MP’s Sign Up to Support Accessible Voting with Disability Coalition
Members of Parliament, charity representatives and people with learning disabilities and autism joined together to discuss solutions surrounding accessible voting at the My Vote My…
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BMA Announces Dates for 72-Hour Walk Out by Junior Doctors in England
The BMA says the failure of the Health Secretary to come to the table and negotiate a reversal of pay cuts of more than 26%,…
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Taking Vitamin D Could Help Prevent dementia, Study Finds
Taking vitamin D supplements may help ward off dementia, according to a new, large-scale study. Researchers at the University of Calgary’s Hotchkiss Brain Institute in…
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Matt Hancock Accused of Rejecting Care Home Covid Testing Advice
Former health secretary Matt Hancock is facing claims that he rejected COVID-19 testing advice for residents going into England’s care homes while he was health…
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