Luminaries of Social Care Join Influential Think-Tank
The Social Care Foundation (SCF) has unveiled a new advisory council to inform a much-needed public and political debate on the UK’s care crisis. The…
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Healthcare
Startling Collapse In NHS Satisfaction Since Pandemic, With Just 1 In 5 Satisfied
The British public are deeply unhappy with the National Health Service – just 1 in 5 people (21%) in 2024 said they were satisfied with…
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Covid’s Seismic Shock On Older People’s Involvement In Society Still Felt Five Years On
With the five year anniversary of the first Covid-19 pandemic lockdown this month, the impact of the unprecedented health emergency is still being felt in…
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Call For Overhaul Of Targets And Funding Regime To Secure Future Of The NHS
The government should mandate the rebalancing of NHS funding towards primary and community services and overhaul existing hospital-focused performance targets in order to deliver its…
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Digital Technology And AI Can Support Workers With Dementia Research Reveals
People with dementia can enjoy productive and rewarding working lives in the digital era, contrary to the widespread stereotype that dementia is incompatible with the…
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Spring Statement Brings More Uncertainty For Social Care Sector
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement on March 26, 2025, has intensified concerns within the UK’s social care sector, spotlighting the enduring issue of underfunding and…
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Technology Boost For Blood Tests Set To Revolutionise Dementia Diagnosis
The Government has pledged £2 million to boost on-going research that aims to diagnose dementia quicker and more accurately than current methods. The new funding…
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United Response Welcomes Kate Terroni As CEO
Kate Terroni, CQC’s outgoing deputy Chief Executive, has been appointed CEO of the national disability charity, United Response. Kate has dedicated her 23-year career to…
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Care England Calls for Judicial Review on NI Increases
Care England, the largest and most diverse representative body for independent care providers, have instructed Aston Brooke Solicitors, the respected sector lawyers, to begin a…
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NHS Plan Will See Funds Allocated “More Effectively” To Social Care, Health Secretary Says
The government has outlined plans to integrate social care more effectively within the healthcare system to enhance patient outcomes and improve value for money. Health…
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Anti-Amyloid Drug May Delay Symptoms For People With Rare Genetic Form Of Alzheimer’s
A new study published today in the journal, Lancet Neurology looking at longer term use of the anti-amyloid drug, gantenerumab, may indicate it can delay…
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Dr Arun Chopra Appointed As CQC’s First Chief Inspector Of Mental Health
Dr Arun Chopra has been appointed as the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) first Chief Inspector of Mental Health. Arun was previously Medical Director of the…
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Research Reveals NHS Overreliance On Doctors From “Red List” Countries
The NHS in England is increasingly relying on workers from countries with significant health care staffing shortages since EU recruitment became more difficult post-Brexit, instead…
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Alzheimer’s Society Unveils New Innovation Programme To Address Hospitalisation Challenge
The Alzheimer’s Society has unveiled its first ever Launchpad Cohort, whose original ideas, will address a broad range of challenges people living with dementia face…
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House of Commons NIC Vote Deals Devastating Blow to Social Care Sector
MPs have overturned an exemption for adult social care providers from the forthcoming increase in employer national insurance contributions (NICs), in what sector leaders have…
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