Reuben Brothers Expand Majority Stake in Avery Healthcare
Avery Healthcare has announced that Reuben Brothers (‘RB’) have taken steps to further increase their majority stake in the Avery Group, reaffirming their strong commitment…
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CQC Unveils Ambitious Transformation Plan for 2026
The Care Quality Commission has announced a comprehensive improvement plan aimed at overhauling its regulatory approach by the end of 2026, with significant implications for…
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Government Confirms Changes To NICE Cost-Effectiveness Thresholds
The government has confirmed it will increase the thresholds used by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) when evaluating new medicines for…
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Care Leaders Call for Equal Partnership in NHS Neighbourhood Health Plans
Directors of adult social services have welcomed the Government’s commitment to neighbourhood health as a cornerstone of the NHS 10-year plan, but stressed that local…
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Weight Loss Drug Does Not Slow Alzheimer’s, Says Drug Maker
A widely-used diabetes and weight-loss medication has failed to slow cognitive decline in people with early Alzheimer’s disease, pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has announced. The…
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New Report Warns Care Sector May Be Unprepared For Ageing Population Living With HIV
A recent report from Terrence Higgins Trust and KPMG UK suggests that the UK care system may need to adapt to meet the requirements of…
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Target Healthcare Announces Acquisition Of Three Operational Care Homes
Target Healthcare (LSE: THRL), the UK listed specialist investor in modern, purpose-built care homes, has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of three strongly performing…
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New Insights Into NHS Prescribing For Care Home Patients Aged 65 And Over Released
The number of care home patients aged 65 and over in England receiving NHS prescriptions has increased, according to new 2024/25 estimates published by the…
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Isle Of Man Seeks Tech Entrepreneurs To Transform Healthcare System In 2026 Innovation Challenge
Tech teams and entrepreneurs from around the world are being called to the Isle of Man to design new products and services to transform solutions…
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Dancing for a Cause: Care Home Manager Raises Thousands for Breast Cancer Unit
Thornhill House manager Christian Mason has waltzed his way into the hearts of his community – and raised an incredible amount for charity in the…
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Chris Hemsworth Releases Alzheimer’s Documentary
Marvel star Chris Hemsworth is swapping the red carpet for the open road in a deeply personal new documentary from National Geographic. A Road Trip…
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Care Sector Reacts To Chancellor Rachel Reeves Autumn Budget
The residential and nursing care sector has voiced alarm at Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget today, warning that the financial package offers insufficient support to…
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Autumn Budget 2025: Implications for Care Homes and Adult Social Care
Today’s Budget at a Glance: Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her second Autumn Budget today, presenting a complex picture for residential and nursing care homes across…
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Alzheimer’s Prevention Charity Pioneers Research On Nutrition Biomarkers To Detect Dementia Risk From Age 18
The Food for the Brain Foundation’s Cognitive Function Test will now be used to assess blood biomarkers being developed in the ‘READ OUT’ trial, a…
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Campaigners From The Care And Support Alliance Deliver Red Box Filled With Stories From Disabled People To 11 Downing Street
On the eve of the Budget, a hand-delivered letter was presented to the Chancellor at Number 11 Downing Street, drawing urgent attention to the crisis…
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