UK Dementia Drug Discovery to Receive £45 Million Boost
Alzheimer’s Research UK has announced a renewed five-year commitment to its flagship Drug Discovery Alliance (DDA), backed by up to £45 million of new investment,…
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Healthcare
Councils To Get Exceptional Financial Support To Balance Books
Councils struggling to balance the books will be granted financial flexibility by the government to ensure vital services communities rely on will continue running the government has…
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£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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Almost One in Three Adults in Wales Do Not Have The Palliative Care They Need
Palliative care in Wales is broken, says a leading end of life charity, as almost one in three adults in Wales have unmet palliative care…
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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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Paul Chuckle MBE Embarks On ‘Thank You’ Tour of the UK From John O’Groats to Land’s End
Marie Curie, the UK’s leading end of life charity, has announced that ambassador Paul Chuckle MBE is embarking on a ‘Thank you’ tour of the…
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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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Government Accepts Many Conclusions Of Independent Expert Panel’s Report On Palliative Care Services In England
The Government has published its response to the Independent Expert Panel (IEP) report on palliative care in England, accepting or partially accepting findings that services…
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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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