BGS Launches “Bringing Hospital Care Home” Report
The British Geriatrics Society has launched ‘Bringing hospital care home: Virtual Wards and Hospital at Home for older people.’ This new report explores the potential…
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NHS Leaders Make ‘Unprecedented Move’ Urging Government to Act Now on Rising Energy Costs or Risk Public Health Emergency
NHS leaders from across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are warning of rising numbers of people falling sick and worsening health outcomes across the country…
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People with Dementia Face Up to a Two Year Wait for Diagnosis
Alzheimer’s Society responds to news that the average waiting time from referral to dementia diagnosis has increased to 17.7 weeks. The National Audit of Memory…
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Cygnet Sherwood Hospital Build Gets Underway
WORK has begun on a new purpose built facility in Mansfield to support men and women who are struggling with their mental health. The state…
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JCVI Publishes Advice on COVID-19 Vaccines for Autumn Booster Programme
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has published its advice on which vaccines should be used in this year’s autumn booster programme. All…
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Sport and Brain Injury: Charity Launches Research Priorities and Funding to Close Knowledge Gaps
A new report launched by Alzheimer’s Research UK and The Health Policy Partnership, supported by leading UK sporting bodies including the FA, and RFU and…
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Social Care Providers Caught in Covid Catch-22
Friday’s announcement by the Government that there has been a substantial increase in positive lateral flow tests in care homes has prompted Social care providers…
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Health Secretary Orders Civil Servants to Increase Overseas Recruitment
Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay has ordered civil servants to drastically increase overseas recruitment of NHS and social care staff before the winter….
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UK Government Promises ‘Dementia Moonshot’ and Fast-Track the Development of New Treatments
Boris Johnson has recommitted to doubling dementia research funding to £160m a year by 2024, as set out in the Government’s 2019 election manifesto. The…
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‘Commit to Full Pay Restoration or Prepare to Face Industrial Action’, BMA tells Government
The BMA will ballot junior doctor members in England for industrial action if the Government does not commit to full restoration of junior doctors’ pay…
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Critical That Social Care Workers Can Develop Their Skills, But More Needed To Tackle Huge Workforce Challenges
Responding to a Department of Health and Social Care announcement that social care staff will receive improved career options and training over the next three…
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Health Leaders Warn Inflation is Wiping Out Large Parts of NHS Budget
Responding to the Institute for Fiscal Studies briefing on the inflation squeeze on public services, Dr Layla McCay director of policy at the NHS Confederation…
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Antipsychotic Drug Use Among Dementia Patients on the Rise, Study Reveals
The use of antipsychotic drugs to people suffering with dementia has increased by over 50% on average in care homes during the pandemic, new research…
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New research suggests that people who develop high ‘cognitive reserve’ by the time they reach 69 years old may reduce their likelihood of memory and…
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Commission on COVID-19, Disablism, and Systemic Racism Launches Call for Views and Experiences
A new commission aimed at exploring COVID-19, disablism and systemic racism has today launched a Call for Views and Experiences. The Commission urges Disabled people…
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