New National Survey Shows Lack of Public Trust In CQC
A new survey reveals that less than half of the public (42%) trust the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The results highlight worrying concerns about the…
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Research
Scientists Develop Pioneering Diagnostic ‘Laser Test’ For Dementia
Researchers are leading a pioneering study to investigate a new laser-based test that could detect different types of dementia early in the disease. If successful,…
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Care Business Buyer & Investor Confidence Rises Market Report Reveals
Business property adviser, Christie & Co, has launched its Care Market Review 2024 report, which analyses a range of topics relating to the UK healthcare…
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New Guide For Care Homes To Support Inclusive Care Practice For Older LGBTQ+ People
Researchers from Kent, in collaboration with the University of Surrey and the University of Hertfordshire, have developed a free guide to support care homes to…
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1.2 Million Unpaid Carers Across The UK Are Living In Poverty, With 1 In 10 Of All Carers In Deep Poverty
New research shows that unpaid carers are much more likely to experience financial hardship, and that the rate of poverty is 50% higher for those…
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CQC Prosecutions Surge By 700%, According To New Analysis
The healthcare watchdog is prosecuting care homes and registered providers more than ever before in its 15-year history, new analysis from full-service law firm Shakespeare…
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Research Study Reveals Patchy And Inconsistent End Of Life Care
A major research study has found that one in three dying people in England and Wales were severely or overwhelmingly affected by pain in the…
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Homecare Association Report Exposes Serious Deficiencies In Homecare Regulation
A new report from the Homecare Association reveals critical failures in the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) regulation of homecare services in England. This puts people…
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£9m Investment Championing The Next Generation Of Dementia Researchers
Alzheimer’s Society will be investing £9million into funding three new Doctoral Training Centres designed to support and nurture dementia researchers at the start of their…
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New Research Reveals ‘Shocking Neglect’ Of Disabled People’s Health In The UK
As the Paralympic Games begins in Paris, experts have said the health and wellbeing of disabled people in the UK is being “shockingly neglected”, in…
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NIHR Awards £33.2m To Inspire Students Into Research
The National Institute for Health and Care Research has funded universities across 12 regions in England £33.2m to provide research training and engagement programmes for…
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New Model Of Care Could Improve Residents’ End Of Life In Care Homes
Care homes can improve their end-of-life care services, and relieve stress on staff, by adopting a new approach to palliative care, according to research just…
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Social Care Trust ‘In Tatters’ – Four In 10 Unconvinced Political Parties Will Deliver Care
New research from retirement specialist Just Group uncovers the high levels of distrust among the electorate for political parties to deliver an effective later-life social…
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Voters Have “Little Faith” In Politicians Social Care Promises
New research from retirement specialist Just Group uncovers little public faith in politicians to deliver an effective later-life social care system. Just Group’s research found…
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Dementia Organisations Publish Cross-Sector Manifesto For Incoming Government
Leading dementia organisations have joined forces to publish a new Dementia manifesto ahead of the General Election on 4th July. This collaboration from Alzheimer Scotland,…
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