ADI Launches the Alzheimer’s Disease Atlas
Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has launched the Alzheimer’s Disease Atlas (AD Atlas), a first of its kind platform highlighting how countries diagnose, treat and support…
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Healthcare
Talented Teens Wow Chichester Care home Residents with Music and Dance Show
Talented teenagers staged a vibrant showcase of music, song and dance to delight residents at a Chichester care home. Ten students from Chichester High School…
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PM Warns of NHS “Collapse” Without Social Care Overhaul, but Stops Short of Setting a Timetable
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has warned that the NHS could ultimately “collapse” unless adult social care in England is fundamentally reformed, while declining to…
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Inequities Shape Social Care Experiences Research Reveals
As the government shapes the future of adult social care through the Casey Commission and plans for a National Care Service, new research has highlighted stark inequalities in the way people access and navigate the care system.
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Public Backs Urgent Action on Dementia as Alzheimer’s Society Outlines Five Priorities for New PM
New polling published by Alzheimer’s Society reveals strong public backing for urgent government action on dementia, with concern over whether the country is prepared for…
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Why Bereavement Support Must Be Part Of Good End Of Life Care
The loss of a relative or beloved friend can be one of the hardest moments in anyone’s life, yet every year too many people are left to navigate grief without any support. Good end of life care is not only vital for those in their final months or days – it must also include helping those left behind.
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Devolution is a Once-In-A-Generation Chance to Fix Broken Public Services Says Ombudsman
Local authority leaders have an historic opportunity to rebuild public trust in local services through local government reforms, says the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.
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Ambient Voice Technologies (AVT) Could Transform the NHS and Build Britain’s Sovereign AI Capabilities, Analysis Reveals
Ambient Voice Technologies (AVT) could radically transform the NHS and build Britain’s sovereign AI capabilities, according to analysis by The King’s Fund.
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Charity Warns Corridor Care Won’t End Unless Discharge Delays Are Fixed
Age UK is calling on the Government and NHS leaders to take urgent action to tackle delayed hospital discharges among older people, describing the issue as a “crisis hiding in plain sight”.
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AI Centre to Harness Newly-Launched Supercomputer’s Power to drive AI Healthcare Innovation
The AI Centre for Value Based Healthcare (AIC), led by King’s College London and Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, will partner with the University of Cambridge and other NHS Trusts, to drive innovation in healthcare AI using the University of Cambridge’s newly-launched Zenith AI Supercomputer.
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NHS Partnership Sees Fairlie Healthcare Launch UK’s First Haemodialysis Service in Care Home
The first haemodialysis service to be offered in a care home setting has been established in London, thanks to a provider partnership with the NHS.
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Adult Social Care “Must be Priority” for New Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Yvette Cooper has replaced James Murray as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. The new health secretary was previously foreign secretary and…
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Major New Care Home to Create 75 Jobs in York
Construction of a major new care home in Holgate, York, is entering its final stages, with St Mary’s Care Homes confirming that Acomb Manor Care…
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Wembley Home Receives Generous Donation of Roses Courtesy of Pop Star Harry Styles
A Wembley home received a very generous donation of over 50 roses on behalf of British pop star Harry Styles. Harry has just completed a…
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Rose Court Care Home Celebrates African Culture with Vibrant Community Event
Residents, families and colleagues at Rose Court Care Home in Radcliffe, Manchester came together for a vibrant African Day celebration, as part of the Year…
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