£17.9m Funding Boost For Multiple Long-Term Conditions Research
Researchers are set to transform the way complex care needs are managed, following a major £17.9 million joint investment by the National Institute for Health…
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COVID-19 Day of Reflection 2026 Coming Up
The next COVID-19 Day of Reflection will take place on Sunday 8 March 2026. It will be an opportunity to come together to remember those…
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Researchers Developing Single Vaccine to Protect Against Flu, Colds, and Coughs
A team at Stanford University are testing a ‘universal vaccine’ which they say could provide protection against colds, coughs, and flu. Unlike usual vaccines, the…
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Poor Health In Older Age Leading To Healthy Life Expectancy Decline
A new study has revealed record lows for healthy life expectancy and a widening gap between rich and poor places. The data shows that healthy…
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Lack Of Social Care Provision Causing “Chaos” In Emergency Care System, Says RCEM
The government, and health service leaders, must pay attention to the chaos inside Emergency Departments this winter, which are buckling under the pressure because of…
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CQC Issues Updated Guidance to Tackle ‘Corridor Care’ Across NHS Hospitals
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has issued updated guidance for its hospital inspectors following growing concerns over the delivery of patient care in spaces that…
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Charities and MPs Urge Baroness Casey to Tackle Continence Care Crisis in Social Care Review
Charities and parliamentarians have written to Baroness Casey of Blackstock as she begins her independent review of adult social care, warning that a largely overlooked…
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NHS Waiting List Lowest in Almost 3 Years as NHS Battled Busiest Winter On Record
The NHS delivered more elective activity in 2025 than any other year in its history, helping cut the waiting list to its lowest level since…
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Local Veteran’s Journey Highlights Specialist Dementia Support In Solihull
A specialist care home in Solihull is highlighting how “life story” care is transforming the lives of those with the most complex needs living in…
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Could Your Daily Cuppa Help Protect Against Dementia?
A major study tracking over 131,000 healthcare workers for more than four decades has found that regular, moderate consumption of caffeinated tea and coffee may…
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New Kent And Medway Pilot Helps Care Homes Spot Dementia Earlier
Health and care partners in Kent and Medway have launched a pilot programme to train care home staff to recognise signs of dementia, helping residents…
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Care UK Launches Big Dementia Conversation
A new survey has revealed that nearly four in 10 people actively avoid visiting relatives living with dementia due to the difficulties involved, prompting the…
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RCN Scotland Manifesto Calls On The Next Scottish Government To Value Nursing Properly
More than three quarters (78%) of Scots believe there are not enough nursing staff to provide safe and effective care in Scotland’s health and care…
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RSV Vaccination Programme Expanded To Protect Elderly From Serious Illness
Adults aged 80 and over, as well as all residents in care homes for older adults, will become eligible for the NHS respiratory syncytial virus…
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Nutrition & Hydration Week Returns for 2026 with Themed Daily Activities
Nutrition & Hydration Week will return from 16th to 22nd March 2026, with care homes and NHS Trusts across the UK expected to participate in…
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