Wes Streeting Resigns as Health Secretary
Wes Streeting has resigned as Health Secretary and urged Sir Keir Starmer to step down as Prime Minister, intensifying growing unrest within the Labour Party…
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Dementia
This Daily Habit Could Lower Dementia Risk By 35%, Research Reveals
A new long-term US study has suggested that moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee and tea could help reduce the risk of dementia later in life,…
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Anne-Marie Duff Joins Alzheimer’s Society Trek26 London in Memory of Brother
Award-winning actor and Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Anne-Marie Duff joined more than 1,000 fundraisers for the charity’s Trek26 London event on Saturday 9 May, completing a…
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More Than £5 Million Awarded To Revolutionise Social Care
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded over £5 million to nine research projects that aim to transform social care through…
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100,000 Volunteers Join Dementia Research Effort as Calls Grow for Greater Participation
A major milestone has been reached in the fight against dementia, with 100,000 people across the UK now signed up to participate in dementia research…
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At-Home Blood Test and Brain Testing Could Screen People for Dementia Risk
A finger prick blood test combined with online brain testing – all done from home – could one day effectively identify people’s risk of developing…
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Dementia Care Home Project Strikes a Chord as it Tours Gwynedd
A dementia care home singalong has grown into a hit community project now touring Gwynedd. Music sessions designed to unlock memories among residents of Pendine…
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Key Target Hit with 8,500 Extra Mental Health Workers in the NHS
People across England will benefit from faster and better mental health support with 8,500 additional mental health workers recruited since the end of June 2024,…
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Hythe Community Comes Together to Give Local Dementia Carers a Day Off
Two local women who spend every day caring for their husbands, both living with dementia, were treated to a sun-filled afternoon of lunch, flowers, and…
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Call for National Campaign to Tackle Dementia Risk Gains Momentum
A leading dementia research charity has called on the UK Government to introduce a nationwide public health campaign aimed at reducing the risk of dementia,…
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Nottinghamshire Care Home Welcomes Vicky McClure’s ‘Dementia Choir’ for Uplifting Musical Event
Residents from across a Nottinghamshire care group came together for a special event celebrating the power of music in dementia care, with a visit from…
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Aireborough Piano Teacher Overcomes Dementia Challenges to Play Again Following Heartfelt Reunion at Ghyll Royd Care Home
A story that began with a chance encounter in February has reached a moving crescendo at Ghyll Royd Care Home, as a resident has been…
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Call for National Campaign to Tackle Dementia Awareness Gap
A leading UK charity has urged the Government to introduce a nationwide campaign to improve public understanding of brain health and reduce the risk of…
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Pauline Quirke’s Son Charlie and Team Complete the London Marathon for Alzheimer’s Research UK
Pauline Quirke’s son Charlie and his team were among around 400 runners who ran the London Marathon this year for dementia research charity Alzheimer’s Research…
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Surrey Heights Dementia Care Centre Partners with Local School For Dementia Friendly Art Exhibition Visit
Residents at Surrey Heights Dementia Care Centre, part of CHD Living, have enjoyed a week of community connection and creative inspiration after visiting a local…
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