High Sheriff Joins Pets as Therapy Volunteer at Lace Hill Manor Care Home
Lace Hill Manor Care Home in Buckinghamshire welcomed the county’s High Sheriff for a special visit to witness the remarkable benefits a Pets as Therapy…
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Healthcare
Six in 10 Over-45s Underestimate Cost of Self-Funding a Care Home Place by Thousands
Most over-45s are unaware of the true cost of funding a care home place according to new research that reinforces the need for the government…
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Dementia Remains UK’s Leading Cause of Death as Crisis Deepens
Dementia has retained its position as the UK’s biggest killer for another year, claiming 76,894 lives in 2024 according to new analysis from Alzheimer’s Research…
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Gamlingay Care Home Worker Sets Her sights on Olympic Boxing Dreams
19 year old Charntay Naidoo is setting her sights on representing England as a boxer at the Olympic games. By day, Charntay is a Domestic…
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Digital Revolution in Care Saves “Millions” of Admin Hours
The social care sector has achieved a remarkable digital transformation, with four in five care providers now utilising digital social care records (DSCRs) – a…
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NHS Faces Unprecedented Early Flu Surge as Hospital Pressures Mount
The NHS is grappling with an unusually severe and early flu season, with latest data revealing hospital admissions for influenza at unprecedented levels for this…
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Winter Crisis Looms as Hospital Delays Soar and Discharge Backlogs Grow
Nursing leaders are warning of a “devastating” winter ahead as new figures reveal a staggering 90-fold increase in 12-hour hospital admission waits over the past…
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Corridor Care Crisis: 12-Hour Waits Surge as RCN Warns of ‘Devastating’ Winter
Nursing staff are warning that patients face a “devastating” winter as new analysis reveals a rise in 12-hour waits for hospital admission – a 90-fold…
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Joint Call For Ban On Unethical ‘Patient Brokering’ In Addiction Treatment Services
The Local Government Association (LGA) and campaigners are calling for urgent action to tackle the exploitation of vulnerable people through ‘patient brokering’ in England’s drug and…
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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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