NHS Waiting List Continues to Fall Despite Record Winter
New figures have revealed the number people attending A&E between November and February topped 9 million (9,110 591) this winter for the first time in…
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Blood Test May Predict Dementia Risk Decades Before Symptoms Emerge
Scientists in the United States have identified a blood-based protein marker capable of indicating a woman’s likelihood of developing dementia up to 25 years before…
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UK Government Announces Reduction in Share of NHS Spend for Mental Health as Prevalence Rises
Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health, has delivered a statement to the House of Commons in which he confirmed that funding for mental health…
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Government Pledges New Safeguarding Board and Urgent Review Following Casey Commission Call to Action
The government has moved swiftly to respond to urgent calls from Dame Louise Casey, Chair of the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care, pledging sweeping…
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CQC Publishes Research On Good Practice For Dementia Care
The Quality Care Commission (CQC) has published a research report on good practice in health and social care services when caring for people living with…
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Alzheimer’s Research UK Backs Baroness Casey’s Call For Greater Focus by the Government on Dementia
Alzheimer’s Research UK has backed Baroness Casey’s calls for the Government to show leadership and prioritise dementia, including funding trials for treatments for dementia. Welcoming…
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Labour MP Bambos Charalambous Visits Priory Hospital North London To Discuss Mental Health And Addiction Services
Bambos Charalambous, Labour MP for Southgate and Wood Green, visited Priory Hospital North London to learn more about the hospital’s specialist mental health and addiction…
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Alzheimer’s Research UK Calls for NHS Pilot Trials as New Dementia Drugs Remain Out of Reach for Most Patients
Alzheimer’s Research UK has urged the government to establish NHS pilot trials for two newly licensed drugs that can slow the progression of early-stage Alzheimer’s…
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Birmingham Nurse Honoured with Gold Chief Nursing Officer Award at House of Lords
A Birmingham-based nurse has received one of the highest honours in the nursing profession at a prestigious Parliamentary reception held in the House of Lords….
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Dyson and Alzheimer’s Research UK Mark a Decade of Partnership and £1 Million Raised
Dyson and the James Dyson Foundation celebrated a remarkable milestone in 2025, marking ten years in partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK and surpassing £1 million…
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UK Dementia Drug Discovery to Receive £45 Million Boost
Alzheimer’s Research UK has announced a renewed five-year commitment to its flagship Drug Discovery Alliance (DDA), backed by up to £45 million of new investment,…
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£17.9m Funding Boost For Multiple Long-Term Conditions Research
Researchers are set to transform the way complex care needs are managed, following a major £17.9 million joint investment by the National Institute for Health…
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COVID-19 Day of Reflection 2026 Coming Up
The next COVID-19 Day of Reflection will take place on Sunday 8 March 2026. It will be an opportunity to come together to remember those…
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Researchers Developing Single Vaccine to Protect Against Flu, Colds, and Coughs
A team at Stanford University are testing a ‘universal vaccine’ which they say could provide protection against colds, coughs, and flu. Unlike usual vaccines, the…
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Poor Health In Older Age Leading To Healthy Life Expectancy Decline
A new study has revealed record lows for healthy life expectancy and a widening gap between rich and poor places. The data shows that healthy…
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