Future of the NHS: Health Officials Out Of Ideas and Remarkably Complacent, PAC Finds
The Government’s NHS ambitions run counter to officials’ lack of ideas or drive to change, according to a report published today. In the context of…
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Surge’ In Norovirus Cases Keeps Pressure On Hospitals High
Norovirus levels in hospitals in England are 80% higher than the same period last year, new figures show today as pressure on NHS services remains…
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Hospitals ‘Jampacked’ Following Busiest Week For NHS This Winter
Last week was the busiest yet for the NHS this winter, amid sky-high virus rates which have left hospitals ‘jampacked’ with patients. New data from…
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Nutrition and Hydration Week: Celebrating Quality Food and Drink in Health and Social Care
Nutrition and Hydration Week 2025 will run from Monday, 17th March, to Sunday, 23rd March, spotlighting the critical role of proper nutrition and hydration in…
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RCN Corridor Care Report Shows Healthcare Staff “Beyond Despair”
Patients dying in corridors, lack of equipment and unsafe practices are the findings of a new RCN report documenting the experiences of more than 5,000…
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NHS Jabs Tens Of Thousands More Against Flu Than Last Winter
NHS staff have ramped up the flu vaccination campaign by jabbing almost a quarter of a million more people this winter compared to last winter….
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MPs Write To Health And Social Care Secretary On Winter Pressures
The Health and Social Care Committee has written a letter to the Secretary of State, the Rt Hon Wes Streeting, to ask for an update…
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New SCIE Guidance To Help Tackle Inequalities For People With Learning Disabilities And Autistic People
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has launched a new best practice resource for the adult social care workforce: ‘Tackling inequalities in care for…
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Former Footballer Dean Windass Diagnosed with Dementia
Dean Windass, the former Hull City and Bradford City striker, has revealed he is living with stage 2 dementia. The diagnosis, which causes memory lapses…
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Study Highlights Life Expectancy After Dementia Diagnosis
A recent study has provided insights into how long individuals diagnosed with dementia can expect to live. Findings suggest that survival rates vary widely, averaging…
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Edenmore Nursing Home Unites for Mental Health Awareness
According to Mind, 1 in 4 people will experience mental health challenges, and Edenmore Nursing Home is passionate about supporting initiatives that make a meaningful…
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Hospital Patients With Flu Quadrupled To Over 5,000 Ahead Of New Year
New NHS data covering the Christmas and New Year period shows flu cases have continued to skyrocket, with over 5,000 patients hospitalised with the virus…
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National Clinical Homecare Workforce Consultation Launched
The National Clinical Homecare Association (NCHA) and Skills for Health have launched a public consultation on the clinical homecare sector’s first ever career and competence…
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Nursing Must Be At Heart Of Government Adult Social Care Commission, Says RCN
Following the government announcement of an independent commission to reform adult social care in England chaired by Baroness Louise Carey, the Royal College of Nursing…
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Amber Weather Alert Warning with Increased Risk to Over 65’s
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber Cold-Health Alert (CHA) for all regions of England from midday on Thursday 2nd January until…
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