NHS Urges Those Eligible to Book a Flu Jab Ahead of This Winter Season
The NHS is urging millions of people to book their flu jab from today as the health service starts winter preparations earlier than ever. The…
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First Specialist Scheme in the South West for People with Prader-Willi Syndrome
A specialist Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) residential service in Brixham, Devon, is nearing completion, creating employment opportunities for local social care professionals.
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St Christopher’s Hospice Welcomes the Deputy Civic Mayor of Croydon for Official Visit
St Christopher’s Hospice, the home of the modern hospice movement, was pleased to welcome the Deputy Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Scott Roche, to visit the hospice on Thursday 6 August.
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New Research Suggests Where Physical Activity Takes Place Could Influence Dementia Risk
Physical activity is widely recognised as an important component of healthy ageing, with previous research linking regular exercise with improved cardiovascular and brain health and a reduced risk of dementia.
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Unprecedented Community Support Enables Prospect Hospice To Expand In-Patient Beds By 50%
Thanks to exceptional and unprecedented support from the local community over the past year, Prospect Hospice, Swindon and North Wiltshire’s dedicated adult hospice providing end of life care…
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Care Homes and Sector Leaders Unite To Improve Support For Residents Living with Hearing Loss
There is a resident in almost every care home in England who has quietly stopped joining in. They sit at the table at mealtimes but do not follow the conversation.
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Record Number of Patients Wait on Trolleys in England’s A&E, Overcrowding Remains Widespread
The latest Emergency Department (ED) performance figures from NHS England, covering July 2026, show that last month was the worst July on record for 12-hour waits…
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Hospice Deficits Have More Than Doubled In A Year
Hospices across England ended the last financial year with a collective deficit of more than £70 million – more than double the previous year* – as rising costs and stagnant funding force services to make difficult decisions about care.
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Met Office Issues Heat Warning as Temperatures Set to Hit Mid-30s: Care Homes Urged to Prepare for Thursday Peak
Care homes across the UK are being urged to activate their heatwave plans as the Met Office warns that temperatures could reach the mid-30s Celsius on Thursday, prompting concern for the wellbeing of older and vulnerable residents.
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New Report Explores How Technology Could Help Unlock Dementia Prevention
A new report examining the role of technology in supporting brain health has found that while public awareness of dementia prevention is rising, many people still lack the confidence and tools to act on it.
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Minister Writes To Councils Urging Faster Access To Care For People With Motor Neurone Disease
The Minister for Social Care, Alison McGovern MP, has written to local authorities across England urging them to fast-track access to care and support for people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND)…
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“We Wanted Children Not to be Scared” – How One Couple Helped Shape a Kids Podcast to Help Families understand Parkinson’s
When Bill and Michelle heard about an opportunity to help shape a kids podcast with Made By Mortals CIC and Parkinson’s UK, they immediately wanted to get involved.
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Healthy Midlife Habits Linked to Up to 13 More Years Without Dementia
Keeping blood pressure under control, avoiding diabetes and not smoking during midlife could be associated with substantially more years of life free from dementia, according to new research involving more than 12,000 US adults.
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A Toast to Tradition: Celebrating Afternoon Tea Week in Care Homes Across the UK
From 10th to 16th August 2026, care homes up and down the country will once again be reaching for their finest china, plumping up their scones, and polishing their teapots in celebration of Afternoon Tea Week — one of the most delightfully British traditions in the residential and nursing care calendar.
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Major Expansion of Community Mental Health Support Across England
People struggling with their mental health will get help earlier and closer to home, with 159 new NHS mental health facilities opening across England.
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