Sixty Years Of Fun For Nairn Couple Celebrating Diamond Anniversary
A doting couple from the Highlands have celebrated their diamond anniversary with a card from His Majesty The King, presented by the Lord Lieutenant of…
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CQC “Not Fit For Purpose” Says Health Secretary
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is “not fit for purpose”, health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has stated, after a critical report revealed significant…
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NHS Calls National Blood Shortage Amber Alert
A perfect storm of increased demand of O type blood from hospitals following the recent cyber attack which has impacted London hospitals and reduced collections…
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Sector Leaders Respond to Kings Speech
Legislation affecting health and social care feature in the plans Sir Keir Starmer’s new government has for the country, which were summarized by King Charles…
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Sector Leaders React to ADASS Annual Survey
SOCIAL CARE needs emergency action today before any cross-party talks or Royal Commissions, campaigners have warned, and follows reports that the Government wants a Royal…
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BMA Offers to ‘Work Together to Get the NHS Back On Its Feet’ in Letter to New Health Secretary
Professor Philip Banfield, BMA chair of council, has written today to the newly-appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, offering to…
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Social Care Set To Influence General Election
Research has shown that a 2.6m strong ‘social care vote’ is set to have a pivotal influence on the 2024 General Election – with the…
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Junior Doctors In England Begin New Strike
The NHS will face major disruption this week as junior doctors launch five days of industrial action, with services already under increasing pressure, England’s top…
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NHS Leaders Preparing For Strikes But Not Too Late For Junior Doctors To Call Them Off
One of the country’s most senior doctors, Professor Philip Banfield, has said that despite calling an election, the Prime Minister still needs to answer for…
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New Campaign Launches As 1 In 4 Care-Seekers Makes Decisions In ‘Crisis Mode’
Greensleeves Care’s Get Care Wise campaign supports individuals and families to learn about care early on Over 60% of adults with experience of deciding on…
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Government Ignoring Social Care Would Be a ‘Betrayal’ of British People, Warn Charities and 24,000 People
Today, more than 24,000 people and 54 organisations are calling on the next Government to make sure it prioritises reform and funding for social care,…
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LGIU Warns All Political Parties Not To Underestimate The Financial Crisis Facing Councils
The Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) has released its 2024 General Election manifesto analysis and an easy-to-read guide on how party policies compare and contrast…
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Labour’s Proposed Social Care Reforms Welcomed, But Concerns Over “Lack Of Detail”
Social Care providers have broadly welcomed proposals for sector reform outlined in Labour’s manifesto for the General Election. But the Independent Care Group (ICG) has…
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Councils In England Face Funding Gap Of £6.2bn Report Reveals
Councils in England face a funding gap of £6.2 billion over the next few years, according to a report. Th gap is being driven by…
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Scottish Researchers Awarded £100k To Drive Forward A Cure For Dementia
Researchers based at leading Scottish Universities have received support from Alzheimer’s Research UK, helping them to develop future treatments for dementia. The £100k is part…
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