Menopause Hormone Therapy Does not Appear to Impact Dementia Risk
A major review of prior research has found no evidence that menopause hormone therapy either increases or decreases dementia risk in post-menopausal women, in a…
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New Care Ratings System Shows Strong Performance Across Wales
Over 92% of care services in Wales have achieved high standards in the first seven months of a new ratings system being in place. Since…
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Care Leader Awarded OBE for Major Contributions to Adult Social Care and Age-Inclusive Living
Paavan Popat, CEO of TLC Group, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List for his contribution to adult social care, workforce…
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Kailash Manor Celebrates Three Years of Culture Centred Care in Hatch End
The party was in full swing as Kailash Manor marked its third birthday in style with a loud and lively party attended by residents, family…
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Runwood Homes Charity Raffle Raises £2,800 for Asthma & Lung UK and the MS Society
Runwood Homes has successfully raised £2,800 through its latest charity raffle, with proceeds to be divided equally between Asthma & Lung UK and the MS…
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Thousands of Hospital Bed Days Lost in Yorkshire Due to Lack of Social Care Capacity
Thousands of hospital bed days are being lost each year across Yorkshire because patients who are medically fit to leave hospital cannot be discharged due…
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Middle-Aged Men Lag Behind Younger Generations in Dementia Care Readiness
New research from Nationwide and Dementia UK reveals how middle-aged men feel much less prepared than younger generations about the prospect of looking after someone…
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TV’s Valerie Singleton Helps Dorset Care Home Residents ‘Wrap Up’
Former Blue Peter presenter Valerie Singleton OBE called in to help with a special festive activity at a Dorset care home. The TV personality led…
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Mental Health Bill Receives Royal Assent, Revolutionising Care
The new Mental Health Act has received Royal Assent, meaning it is now law, delivering on a key manifesto commitment. It will reform the outdated…
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Care Workers Lobby Parliament
Hundreds of workers travelled to Parliament earlier this week from around the country to push for a reversal of immigration plans that would make it…
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Immigration Rule Changes Set to Reduce Care Sector Workforce by Tens of Thousands
A comprehensive impact assessment on immigration rule changes, belatedly published in December 2025, has revealed the scale of workforce reductions facing the health and social…
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Frailty + Depression Likely Boost Dementia Risk in Older People Research Reveals
Concurrent physical frailty and depression likely boost the risk of dementia in older people, with the interaction of these 2 factors alone contributing around 17%…
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Southwark Care Home Welcomes Danish Minister on Fact-Finding Visit
Agincare recently welcomed Denmark’s Minister for Senior Citizens Mette Kierkgaard and a high-level delegation to Waterside Care Home in Southwark as part of a fact-finding…
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UK is Unprepared for an Ageing Society, Facing Increasing Costs and a Shrinking Tax Base
Successive governments have failed to focus on the issues raised by an ageing society. Raising the State Pension Age, which governments of all hues have…
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Rising Flu Cases Pile Pressure on NHS Hospital Services
Flu levels across England continue to rise sharply, with hospitals recording nearly 3,150 patients in beds with the virus each day last week – an…
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