RCN Warns Of Collapsing Nursing Workforce “Putting NHS At Risk”
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is warning that entire regions in England are being left behind by a failing nurse education system as our…
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Voice Of Doctors Must Not Be Lost In 10 Year Health Plan, Says BMA
Responding to the launch of the consultation for the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan, BMA council chair Professor Philip Banfield said: “The BMA, as the trade…
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Chancellor Needs To Uplift Departmental Budget By At Least 3.6% Just For NHS To “Stand Still”
The NHS in England is heading for an unfunded overspend of £4.8bn this financial year, meaning that next week the Chancellor will need to grow…
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British Geriatrics Society Issues Stark Warning To The New Government Ahead Of Winter
Concerns that a repeat of previous years will yet again have a devastating impact on the health of older people. The British Geriatrics Society (BGS),…
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Alzheimer’s Drug Donanemab Does Not Currently Demonstrate Value For The NHS says NICE
The costs of providing donanemab, including regular infusions and intensive monitoring for serious side effects, balanced against the relatively small benefit it provides to patients,…
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Hill Care Group Aims To Host Biggest Dementia-Friendly Exercise Class
HUNDREDS of care home residents at dozens of care homes across the north of England will take part in the “biggest dementia-friendly digital exercise class…
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Carers UK Welcomes Huge Engagement On Future Of NHS – Including Carers Voices To Shape 10 Year Plan
Today (Monday 21 October 2024) the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care will launch an engagement programme to form a new 10-year health…
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Scientists Develop Pioneering Diagnostic ‘Laser Test’ For Dementia
Researchers are leading a pioneering study to investigate a new laser-based test that could detect different types of dementia early in the disease. If successful,…
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CQC Responds To Reviews By Dr Penny Dash And Professor Sir Mike Richards
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has welcomed 2 important reviews that will help to set the future direction for CQC: the final report of Dr…
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Urgent Turnaround Of CQC Required As “Significant Failures” Revealed
A major review into the CQC has confirmed ‘significant failings’ in the way the watchdog operates, a report has revealed. The Department of Health and…
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England’s NHS Mental Health Services Treat Record 3.8 Million People Last Year
Around 3.8 million people were in contact with NHS mental health, learning disability and autism services over the last year, up almost two fifths compared…
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The Sector Reacts To New Skills For Care Workforce Report
Leading figures and organisations across the adult social care sector have reacted to this week’s Skills for Care Report which reveals huge challenges in recruiting…
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Knight Frank’s Record-Breaking Healthcare Property Lunch Brings Together Global Sector Leaders And Raises £65,000 For Healthcare Charities
Knight Frank, the leading independent global property consultancy, has hosted a record-breaking Healthcare Property Lunch raising £65,000 for healthcare charities and bringing together leading investors,…
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Addressing Barriers to Personalised Mental Health Care for BAME Communities
People from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities facing mental illness or distress encounter barriers in accessing personalised mental health care, including Personal Health Budgets…
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Alzheimer’s Society Reveals The Reality Of Dementia Happening Behind Closed Doors
Dementia charity, Alzheimer’s Society, has launched a powerful new campaign to shed light on the hidden reality of dementia and the devastating impact of a…
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