Older Adults Share Experiences Of Ageing Positively
A new study has revealed the most important factors for ageing positively, according to the lived experiences and views of older adults in England. Research…
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NHS Reliance On Private Mental Health Beds For Routine Care Report Reveals
A new study by The King’s Fund has revealed that a substantial proportion of routine NHS mental health care is now being delivered by private…
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One In Five People Affected By Dementia Get No Support, As Impact Of Dementia Is Laid Bare In A New Report
Alzheimer’s Society calls for rapid improvements to dementia diagnosis and support as new evidence paints bleak picture One in five people affected by dementia have…
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Major Investment Needed To Overhaul Inconsistent Mental Health Crisis Care, Says New Report
Crisis and inpatient mental health services require a major overhaul to provide care which is timely, compassionate and effective, a new report has said today….
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Researchers Asking For Help From Adult Social Care Providers
Leeds Beckett University’s Centre for Dementia Research are seeking help from adult social care providers for their latest research about dementia training for the social…
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‘Remarkable’ Outcomes Being Achieved In Unique Public/Private Sector Medication Reduction Project
A UNIQUE partnership between an NHS Trust and a Yorkshire-based private social care provider which aimed to assess and reduce medications for elderly residents is…
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Patients To Receive Medicines 3 To 6 Months Faster Under 10-Year Health Plan
Under a joint information sharing agreement, pharmaceutical companies will be invited to register early with both agencies to allow parallel decision making over licencing and…
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Lords Committee Launches Inquiry Into Medicine Supply Issues In England
Medicine shortages across England are increasing, which in turn impacts the health of patients, and puts significant pressure on the NHS, Pharmacies and GPs. In…
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NHS Patients Urged To Continue Coming Forward For Care During Upcoming Resident Doctors’ Strikes
The NHS is facing another significant round of industrial action by resident doctors this week, with thousands expected to walk out from 7am on Friday…
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EMA Recommends Marketing Authorization For Donanemab (Kisunla)
The European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has issued a positive opinion recommending donanemab (Kisunla) for the treatment of…
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New Research Links Air Pollution And Dementia
Two new studies have added to the growing evidence that exposure to air pollution can harm our brain health and increase the risk of developing…
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Care Homes Remain Priority as Wales Narrows COVID-19 Vaccination Programme for Autumn 2025
Care home operators across Wales can expect continued priority access to COVID-19 vaccinations this autumn, as the Welsh Government announces significant changes to its vaccination…
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New Strategy To Support Social Care Nursing Placements Launched
Skills for Care, in partnership with the Council of Deans of Health, has launched the first ever strategy for social care in practice learning and…
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New Report Calls For Renewed Focus On Wellbeing Of People Living With Dementia
A groundbreaking new report has highlighted the urgent need for a fundamental shift in how society supports people living with dementia, emphasising connection, community, and…
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CQC Highlights Care Home Controlled Drug Challenges in 2024 Annual Report
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its annual controlled drugs oversight report for 2024, revealing key challenges facing care homes in managing controlled medications,…
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