Hope Rises As More Alzheimer’s Drugs Enter Clinical Trials
There are more potential new medicines being tested for Alzheimer’s disease, according to an annual review published today, which reports that 138 drugs are currently…
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Mental Health
Infection That Causes Cold Sores Could Be Linked To Alzheimer’s, Study Suggests
A new study published in BMJ suggests that the herpes simplex virus type 1 could have a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Herpes…
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CQC Shines a Light on the Challenges That People with Dementia Face
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published a report on the experiences of individuals with dementia interacting with health and social care services, and…
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Local Community Groups Come Together To Support Mental Health Awareness Week
Led by Changing Connections Rutland a group of community partners have come together to support two of our villages during Mental Health Awareness Week. Alongside…
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Social Workers Urge Government Action On Mental Health
Social workers have written to health ministers for all four UK nations, urging them to address the UK mental health crisis through measures to better…
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People With Mental Health Disorders Suffering Harm And Premature Death After Being Excluded From Care, Warns Rcpsych
A new report from the Royal College of Psychiatrists warns that people who have a co-occurring substance use disorder and another mental health disorder (CoSUM)…
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Casey Commission Must Deliver Urgent Action, Not Just Long-Term Ambition
Care England has responded to the publication of the Terms of Reference for the new Commission into the future of adult social care, chaired by…
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Local Care Home Presents Cheque to Local Charity
Boroughbridge Manor care home in Boroughbridge recently presented Gail Donnan the CEO and founder of the ‘Wellness Gateway’ with a cheque for £1000 to towards…
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Government Launches Call For Evidence On Men’s Health
The government is calling for men of all ages to come forward and feed into England’s first ever men’s health strategy. The 12-week call for…
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Lord John Prescott’s Son to Run London Marathon for Alzheimer’s Research UK
The son of former Deputy Prime Minister Lord John Prescott is running the TCS London Marathon for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Lord Prescott, who served as…
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Make Time For A Cuppa To Help Families Facing Dementia
Dementia UK is running its 16th annual ‘Time for a Cuppa’ event to raise funds for families affected by dementia By the time you’ve boiled…
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Government Urged To Ensure NHS Staff In England Are Able To Access Mental Health And Wellbeing Support
The President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists has responded to the UK Government’s pledges to support frontline staff with new action to tackle violence,…
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Pioneering Framework Agreement To Support Mental Health Services Goes Live
Corporate services provider NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has launched a new £70m framework agreement designed to speed up the time it takes for…
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Mental Health Patients Still Sent Hundreds Of Miles Away From Home For Treatment
The dangerous practice of sending people with a mental illness hundreds of miles away from home for weeks at a time continues in England, according…
Read more...People With Mental Health Issues Still Not Getting The Support They Need CQC Says
People are waiting too long for mental health care and not able to access the care they need when they need it, a survey from…
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