The Dementia Trust Launches New Impact Accelerator Programme
The Dementia Trust has announced the first recipient of its new Impact Accelerator programme, awarding £45,000 to K.i.M, a sensory tool designed to improve the lives…
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New Framework Launched To Strengthen Behaviour Change Practice In Adult Social Care
Skills for Care has launched a new Behaviour Change Competencies Framework for the Adult Social Care Workforce, developed with the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) in partnership with people working across the sector.
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Met Office Heatwave Alert: Rise in People Turning to Pets for Emotional Support
As the Met Office issues heatwave alerts across parts of the UK, new data reveals a surge in people turning to pets for comfort, companionship and emotional support while spending more time indoors.
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Burnham’s Rise Puts Preventative Social Care Back in the Spotlight
With speculation growing that Andy Burnham could become the UK’s next Prime Minister, attention is once again turning to his long-standing ambition to reform health and social care through earlier intervention and prevention.
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New Clinical Fellowships Set to Bring Better Diagnosis and Treatments Closer for People with Dementia
Six new Clinical Fellowships have been announced to help bring cutting-edge dementia research closer to the people who need it most…
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Scientists Discover Mechanism For Brain Cell Death In Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists at King’s College London and the UK Dementia Research Institute have made a significant advance in understanding how Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) damage the brain.
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Battersea Care Home Welcomes Government Health Experts to Pioneering VIVALDI Social Care Event
Leading health experts and Government officials visited a Battersea care home for a special event showcasing the importance of data and research in infection prevention.
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Rotherham Care Home Reduces Ambulance Call Outs By Nearly Half Through Hydration Initiative
A care home in Rotherham has reduced ambulance callouts by 45% and cut falls by 62% after launching a new hydration initiative designed to keep residents healthy and out of hospital.
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New Research Points to Fresh Understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists in the United States have proposed a new theory that could reshape understanding of how Alzheimer’s disease develops, offering potential new directions for future treatments and research.
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King’s Fund Report Says That Addressing ‘Dementia Data Gap’ Key to Delivering Future Recommendations of Casey Commission and MSF
A new King’s Fund report has today [23rd June] said that addressing the ‘dementia data gap’ is key to delivering on the future recommendations of the Casey Commission and Modern Service Framework for Frailty and Dementia.
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Government Sets Out Progress on Adult Social Care Reform Recommendations
The Government has outlined a series of measures aimed at strengthening adult social care in England, following recommendations made by the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care led by Baroness Louise Casey.
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Improvements to Children’s Palliative Care and 24/7 Services Promised in Response to MPs’ Report
The Government has promised to set legal minimum standards for children’s and young people’s palliative care.
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Risks to Workers from Extreme Heat Must Be Managed
Employers need to act now to make sure their workers are protected as a heat health alert has been issued for parts of the country until Tuesday 23 June.
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Care Providers Urged to Prepare as Amber Heat Alert Issued
Care homes across the south and east of England are being urged to step up heat-protection measures as forecasters warn of a fast-developing heatwave, with amber heat-health alerts now in force.
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NIHR Researchers Recognised in 2026 King’s Honours
Several NIHR researchers have received awards in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, recognising their significant contributions to health and social care.
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