Report Reveals Serious Gaps In Dementia Support
Thousands of people caring for loved ones with dementia are being left to cope alone, suggests a new report released today. The Living well with…
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Sector Responds To CQC’s Report On The State Of Health Care And Adult Social Care In England
Sector leaders and organisations have today responded to the care Quality Commissions (CQC) state of health care and adult social care in England report which…
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CQC Warns of Care Inequalities and Two Tier Heath System
The CQC has published its annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England. The State of the Care report highlights inequalities…
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Care England Calls for Greater Support for Young Onset Dementia
Care England has marked Young Onset Dementia Awareness Day by launching resources designed to raise awareness and advocate for urgent government action to support individuals…
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British Geriatrics Society Issues Stark Warning To The New Government Ahead Of Winter
Concerns that a repeat of previous years will yet again have a devastating impact on the health of older people. The British Geriatrics Society (BGS),…
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Alzheimer’s Drug Donanemab Does Not Currently Demonstrate Value For The NHS says NICE
The costs of providing donanemab, including regular infusions and intensive monitoring for serious side effects, balanced against the relatively small benefit it provides to patients,…
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SEND Deficits Risk Bankrupting Almost Three Quarters Of England’s Largest Councils By 2027
Twenty-six of England’s largest councils could have to declare bankruptcy by 2027 if the multi-billion special educational needs and disabilities services (SEND) deficits they are…
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Hill Care Group Aims To Host Biggest Dementia-Friendly Exercise Class
HUNDREDS of care home residents at dozens of care homes across the north of England will take part in the “biggest dementia-friendly digital exercise class…
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Over 10 Million Covid And Flu Jabs Delivered As NHS Ramps Up Protection Ahead Of Winter
The first seasonal vaccination data out today shows more than 5.7 million Covid or flu vaccines have been given in the last week alone (2,181,198…
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Ministerial Visit To NCF Members Dimensions And Optalis
Care Minister, Stephen Kinnock MP paid a ministerial visit to NCF Members Dimensions and Optalis at the Wokingham borough. On his visit, the Minister took…
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Carers UK Welcomes Huge Engagement On Future Of NHS – Including Carers Voices To Shape 10 Year Plan
Today (Monday 21 October 2024) the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care will launch an engagement programme to form a new 10-year health…
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Scientists Develop Pioneering Diagnostic ‘Laser Test’ For Dementia
Researchers are leading a pioneering study to investigate a new laser-based test that could detect different types of dementia early in the disease. If successful,…
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CQC Responds To Reviews By Dr Penny Dash And Professor Sir Mike Richards
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has welcomed 2 important reviews that will help to set the future direction for CQC: the final report of Dr…
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Urgent Turnaround Of CQC Required As “Significant Failures” Revealed
A major review into the CQC has confirmed ‘significant failings’ in the way the watchdog operates, a report has revealed. The Department of Health and…
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England’s NHS Mental Health Services Treat Record 3.8 Million People Last Year
Around 3.8 million people were in contact with NHS mental health, learning disability and autism services over the last year, up almost two fifths compared…
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