British Public’s Satisfaction with the NHS at Lowest Level in 25 years
Public satisfaction with the NHS has fallen to its lowest level since 1997, according to analysis of the 2021 British Social Attitudes survey (BSA) published…
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Scotland’s Nursing Staffing Crisis Highlighted in New Report from RCN Scotland
Scottish government must publish a clear timetable for implementation of the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act ‘as a matter of urgency’, says RCN Scotland…
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Antibiotic Use in Midlife Associated with Memory and Thinking Decline in Women
Researchers in the US have found that chronic antibiotic use in women during middle age is linked with poorer cognition even seven years later. The…
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Charity Calls on Prime Minister to Convene ‘Dementia Taskforce’ to End Long Wait for Treatments
Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity, has written to the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, asking him to convene a new Dementia Medicines…
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Accelerated Deaths of People with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Highlights Urgent Need for Funding
Alzheimer’s Research UK said more funding is needed for dementia research after figures reveal COVID-19 pandemic may have indirectly accelerated other causes of death, including…
Read more...Nationwide Survey Reveals Healthcare ‘Postcode Lottery’ for Older People in Scotland
The standard and availability of healthcare for older adults in Scotland differs significantly depending on where they live, according to research led by the University…
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Free Covid Tests Must Continue for NHS Staff, Warn Health Leaders
Concerns are growing among NHS leaders that in a matter of days their frontline staff could be made to pay for their own Covid-19 tests…
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Study Reveals Sharp Decline in Covid-19 Immunity in Care Home Residents
Vaccination-acquired immunity against Covid-19 significantly wanes after three months among elderly care home residents, indicating that regular booster jabs may be required for this “vulnerable”…
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Government Launches Consultation on Liberty Protection Safeguards
Individuals and families will have a greater say in their care. Improved protections will reduce the backlog of assessments and ensure safeguarding is in place….
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Runwood Homes Takes Part in Nutrition and Hydration Week
This week, homes across the Runwood Homes Group have really enjoyed taking part in Nutrition and Hydration week. The brilliant staff teams have created some…
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Culinary Treats and Fun for Veterans as Royal Star & Garter Celebrates Nutrition and Hydration Week
Veterans at Royal Star & Garter enjoyed fun activities, cookery and delicious, healthy foods as part of Nutrition and Hydration Week (14-20 March). Residents at…
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Napping Linked with Dementia and Having Dementia also Linked with More Frequent Naps
Scientists in the US have suggested that those who nap more frequently when they get older are more likely to get dementia, but those who…
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New Care Home Guidelines to be Launched in Upcoming Webinar
A national diabetes advisory panel that is dedicated to improving care for older adults with the condition is set to launch its first set of…
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Mental Health Problems Cost UK Economy at Least £118 billion a Year – New Research
Mental health problems cost the UK economy at least £117.9 billion annually according to a new report published today by Mental Health Foundation and the…
Read more...New Care Home Study Reduces Emergency Hospital Admissions by 75%
New research from Barnet Hospital has revealed that the introduction of care home multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) can drastically reduce emergency admissions, helping to ease pressures…
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