Dementia Less Common Among People Taking Certain Diabetes Drugs
People who take certain drugs for type 2 diabetes appear to have a lower risk of dementia, according to new research published in the BMJ….
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Oak Springs Care Home: It’s Never Too Late To Find Your Fight!
In the heart of Liverpool, two dedicated individuals, Peter and Carl, co-owners of Inspire Fitness Northwest, are doing something extraordinary. Through their bi-weekly boxing classes…
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Temporary NHS Staff ‘Fearful’ Of Speaking Up About Patient Safety Issues Report Reveals
Temporary NHS workers fear speaking up about patient safety due to discrimination, an investigation by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has found, with…
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Shining a Light on Dementia Care Innovation for World Alzheimer’s Month
In honour of World Alzheimer’s Month this September, Care England is highlighting the outstanding contributions of its members in supporting individuals living with dementia across…
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£9m Investment Championing The Next Generation Of Dementia Researchers
Alzheimer’s Society will be investing £9million into funding three new Doctoral Training Centres designed to support and nurture dementia researchers at the start of their…
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Championing The Next Generation Of Dementia Researchers
Alzheimer’s Society has announced that it will be investing just under £3.2 million into funding a new Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) at Newcastle University to…
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RCN Calls To Scrap Unfair Benefit Rules For Migrant Nursing Staff
Two thirds of migrant nursing staff are considering leaving the UK due to cost of living pressures, according to a recent RCN report. It also…
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More Staffing And Patient Care Cuts Likely Unless Government Addresses Growing NHS Deficit
The government must use its autumn budget to tackle the NHS’ mounting financial crisis or risk health leaders having to make further service and staffing…
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New Research Reveals ‘Shocking Neglect’ Of Disabled People’s Health In The UK
As the Paralympic Games begins in Paris, experts have said the health and wellbeing of disabled people in the UK is being “shockingly neglected”, in…
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Those Suffering With Dementia And The Frail Report Worse Hospital Experiences
People who are frail or who live with dementia, Alzheimer’s or a condition affecting their mobility all report poorer than average experiences in hospital, according…
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Alzheimer’s Drug, lecanemab Approved but “Too Costly” for NHS
The UK’s medicines regulator, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) – has given the green light for Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab to be sold…
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CQC Inspections Fall To Second Lowest Level Since 2016 – New Data Shows
Photo Credit : @DC Studio via Freep!k https://www.freepik.com/author/dcstudio Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections have fallen to their second lowest level in almost 10 years, as…
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‘Harmful Practice’ Of Sending Mental Health Patients Far From Home For Care Must End, Says RCPsych
The ‘Harmful practice’ of sending mental health patients far from home for care must end, says RCPsych following a BBC investigation which revealed a significant…
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Public Satisfaction with the NHS Hit Record Low Before The General Election, New Polling Shows
New polling published Friday August 9 by the Health Foundation and undertaken by Ipsos shows that only 28% of the public think the NHS is…
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ADASS Welcomes Sally Burlington As New CEO
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has announced the appointment of Sally Burlington as our new CEO, starting in early November. Ms…
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