New Protein Linked To Early-Onset Dementia Identified
Researchers have established a first potential therapeutic target for a type of early-onset dementia. Scientists have identified abnormal aggregates of a protein called TAF15 in…
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Healthcare
Junior Doctors In England Begin Longest Single Strike Action In NHS History
As tens of thousands of junior doctors in England begin an unprecedented 6 days of strike action today (January 3). The British Medical Association’s junior doctors…
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Warning Over ‘Damaging’ In-House Home Care Plan
A North Yorkshire health trust’s decision to create its own ‘in house’ home care service could backfire and leave vulnerable local people without care, providers…
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Commander Boxall-Hunt Retires As CEO Of Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society After 17 Years
The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, the Surrey-based charity which provides a care home and sheltered housing dedicated to the care and welfare of seafarers and…
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Longest Strike in NHS History Leaves Local Services ‘Skating on the Thinnest of Ice’, Warn NHS Leaders
The NHS is just over 48 hours away from the longest period of strike action in its 75-year history in what is usually the most…
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Wilson the Wallaby Visits Residents at Local Care Home
Paternoster House Care Centre, in Waltham Abbey, had a very unusual Christmas visitor, Wilson the white wallaby! Residents at Paternoster House were pleasantly surprised to…
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Outstanding Social Care Awards for Willows Care Home
Willows Care Home has received a Chief Nursing Silver Award for its outstanding contribution to Health and Social Care, while Gail St Juste-Alcide, its Clinical…
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Overseas Recruitment Yields Success for North Yorkshire Care Provider
A North Yorkshire care provider has spoken of the excellent partnership overseas care workers have formed with existing staff to provide vital care for vulnerable…
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New Guidance On Vitamin D Supplements For Residents In Adult Care Homes
The Care Inspectorate (Scotland) has this month published new guidance on offering vitamin D nutritional supplements to eligible residents in adult care homes. Vitamin D is important…
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NHS Workforce “Dangerously low” with Patient Demand Soaring, Scottish Government Warned
The Scottish government must take serious action in 2024 to secure the future of the NHS after a snap survey from BMA Scotland revealed that…
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Frome Nursing Home Winter Wonderland
Frome Nursing Home opens its doors and welcomes the Frome community in to experience its wonderful Winter Wonderland. The home transformed into a festive haven,…
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Life Expectancy Decline Hits Economy and Workforce
Life expectancy for people aged over 50 has started to fall, new research from the International Longevity Centre – UK (ILC) reveals The think tank…
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Barchester Chacombe park care home in Banbury got in the Christmas spirit by visiting Blenheim Palace and some Christmas markets. Residents had a wish to…
Read more...Letter to Government & the BMA Demands “End the NHS Dispute”
Five organisations representing NHS leaders and patients have jointly written to the Chair of the Council of the BMA and to the Secretary of State…
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95-Year-Old Football Superfan’s Christmas Dream Comes True
Rotherham based residential care home, Moorgate Croft, welcomed two of Rotherham United’s players for a meet and greet with residents in the build up to…
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