“Mistake” to Cut Funding for Life-Enhancing Stroke Treatment – Charities say
Health charities and NHS clinicians have united in a call for the Scottish Government to reverse a cut to the funding of a vital stroke…
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APPG on Dementia Responds To Results for Alzheimer’s Drug Lecanemab
Debbie Abrahams MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia, comments on the results for Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab. A paper published on Wednesday 30…
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Nursing Workforce Crisis is at the Heart of Health and Social Care Challenges Warns Royal College of Nursing
The latest statistics published today paint a worrying picture for the months ahead according to the Royal College of Nursing Scotland. Data from Public Health…
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Dire Condition of UK Healthcare Estate Laid Bare in BMA Report
Crumbling, outdated and poorly laid out buildings, in dire need of repair and modernisation, are hampering the efforts of doctors to provide safe and quality…
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Use of Hearing Aids Associated with a Decreased Risk of Developing Dementia
Researchers have published findings which suggest that the use of hearing aids and cochlear implants can reduce the risk of developing dementia by slowing down…
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Alzheimer’s Society Comment on Today’s ‘Breakthrough’ Alzheimer’s Drug
Dr Richard Oakley, Associate Director of Research at Alzheimer’s Society, comments on news surrounding breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab. Today’s (November 30) exciting results offer our…
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NHS Mental Health Services are Under Unsustainable Pressure Health Service Leaders Warn
NHS mental health services are being left to fail, with patients and service users routinely struggling to access both urgent and routine care, mental health…
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New BGS Report Highlights 10 Key Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic
The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) has published Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, a report reflecting on the experience of older people and the healthcare professionals…
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Government to Use Vaccine Taskforce Model to Tackle Health Challenges
NHS patients are set to benefit from cutting-edge new treatments and technologies as the government introduces a Vaccine Taskforce style approach to tackling some of…
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1200 People Campaign For Better Social Care For People With Parkinson’s-Related Dementia
Parkinson’s UK has launched a major campaign demanding better training for social care staff, as exhausted families say the needs of their loved ones with…
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Report Reveals Digital Technologies to Play Vital Role in Support Health and Care Workforce
Digital technologies will play a vital role in ensuring the NHS workforce can cope with future demands on the system, according to a new report…
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Multi-Million-Pound Trial to Help Rapidly Find Flu Treatments this Winter
A new national trial, launched today, aims to use pandemic lessons to help quickly find effective treatments for people hospitalised with severe flu. The £2.9…
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Mind Responds to Annual Detentions Under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act
New data published today by the Home Office has revealed an 8% increase in people detained under section 136 of the Mental Health Act, with…
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Study Reveals Possible Link Between Antioxidants in Diet and Slower Cognitive Decline
Researchers based in Chicago have revealed a possible link in diet and cognitive decline, examining the effects of antioxidants called flavonols on brain health in…
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Over 100 Health And Care Organisations Call For Staffing Forecasts In The NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan
Over 100 health and care organisations, including the Royal College of Physicians, have signed a letter to the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt in support of publishing the…
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