Global Health Systems Not Ready for Another Pandemic, Research Shows
Current pressures due to poor funding, staff shortages, and inadequate preparation mean that health systems around the world are unfit to cope with another pandemic,…
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Highlights
Her Majesty The Queen: Royal Star & Garter Pays Tribute
Royal Star & Garter has paid tribute to its Patron, Her Majesty The Queen as the sad news of her death was announced on 8th…
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Care Sector Mourns the Loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The care sector has paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following the sad news of her death at Balmoral yesterday. Professor Vic Rayner…
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Campaigners Urge New PM to Act on Care
CAMPAIGNERS today urged the new Prime Minister-elect to make the crisis in the care of the country’s oldest and most vulnerable people a top priority….
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Incoming PM Needs to Act Fast as Analysis Finds 2.6m Aged 50+ Have Unmet Need for Social Care
The reforms Boris Johnson announced will not and cannot ‘fix social care’ because they don’t improve the quality and availability of care – the new…
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NHS Confederation Responds to Liz Truss’ Vow to Divert NHS Funding to Social Care
Responding to Conservative leadership candidate Liz Truss’ plan to divert NHS funding to social care, Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, said: “Health…
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Statistics on Adult Safeguarding Published in New Report
The latest information on safeguarding concerns reported to local authorities in England has been published by NHS Digital. Safeguarding Adults, England, 2021-221 provides details of…
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Candidates Show Little Care About Care
The Tory leadership candidates were today accused of showing very little care over the way we look after older and vulnerable adults. Campaigner Mike Padgham…
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NACC Awards 2022 Shortlist Revealed
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has revealed the shortlist for the NACC Awards 2022. The prestigious awards recognise and celebrate teams and individuals…
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Energy Price Surge Threatens to Sink Social Care Sector
Care England has called for immediate Government action to prevent a widespread catastrophe within adult social care, as figures released by Box Power CIC and…
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NHS to Roll Out Variant Busting Booster Jab from September Ahead of Winter
The NHS will become the first healthcare system in the world to use the next generation, bivalent COVID vaccine when it kickstarts the autumn booster…
Read more...NHS Leaders Make ‘Unprecedented Move’ Urging Government to Act Now on Rising Energy Costs or Risk Public Health Emergency
NHS leaders from across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are warning of rising numbers of people falling sick and worsening health outcomes across the country…
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Carer Acts to Help Staff Fight Cost-of-Living Crisis
HARD-PRESSED care staff at a Yorkshire care provider are getting a helping hand to cope with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The Scarborough-based Saint Cecilia’s Care…
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‘Visit Frontline and Tackle Social Care Crisis’
A campaigner today challenged the two remaining candidates for the Tory leadership to visit the frontline of social care delivery and say what they plan…
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Burma Campaign Veteran Recalls Japanese Surrender, Ahead of VJ Day Anniversary
Residents at Royal Star & Garter are preparing to mark Victory over Japan (VJ) Day on 15 August. Among them are Harry Southern and Peter…
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