New data released by the City of London Police shows that dementia was noted as a factor in 337 fraud reports involving abuse of a position of trust during 2025/26, underlining growing concerns about the financial exploitation of vulnerable older people across the UK.
Read more...Fewer Than 1 In 10 Dementia Carers Offered Early Support For The Condition
Read more...The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published new guidance for organisations that provide health care or treatment at events, following changes to the law introduced by the government.
Read more...Broadcaster Jon Snow has put his name to a new campaign calling on the Government to speed up dementia diagnosis times…
Read more...Research published today by Alzheimer’s Society reveals that families affected by dementia are being forced to put their lives on hold by prolonged waits for a diagnosis.
Read more...NHS leaders say the costs of meeting soaring demand for ADHD and autism services in England are running out of control and have become unsustainable.
Read more...The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is undertaking a major update of its guidance on the prevention and management of aggressive behaviour in health and social care settings.
Read more...Scottish Care has this week launched its Nursing Workforce Survey 2026 Briefing Report at the Scottish Care Nursing Conference.
Read more...Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may reduce the risk of dementia, particularly for certain groups of women – according to a study from the University of East Anglia and the University of Exeter.
Read more...Families are being warned not to wait for long-promised social care reform before planning later-life care, as fresh Government proposals restart the national debate on how support should be funded.
Read more...The care that people experience as inpatients in NHS hospitals improved between 2024 and 2025, according to survey data published today.
Read more...A dementia friendly coffee morning to support those living with the condition is proving popular in Barnsley – with a full house at the last three events.
Read more...Care providers are being urged to help raise public understanding of dementia risk factors, after new research from Alzheimer’s Society found that more than a quarter of adults…
Read more...A new Addenbrooke’s Hospital service providing specialist geriatric care directly in care homes has significantly reduced hospital admissions for Care UK residents.
Read more...NHS organisations in England are “systematically failing” to comply with legally required digital safety standards…
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