Mind Responds To Annual Mental Health Act Statistics
Annual figures for detentions under the Mental Health Act in England, covering April 2024 to March 2025, have today been published by the NHS. Under…
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NHS Waiting Lists Drive Patients To Risky Choices — With Many Delaying Cancer Checks As Trust In AI Surges
A new study has revealed how NHS waiting lists are pushing patients into risky choices – with some delaying or even avoiding care altogether, despite…
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‘More Than A Parent’: New Short Film Highlights Suicide Risk for Parents Caring For Disabled Children
A new short film, based on University of Birmingham research, is sharing the voices of, and crisis facing, parent carers in the UK. More than…
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How Larry’s Experience on New Treatment for Alzheimer’s Offers Hope for Future
A new film highlights the hope and positivity around dementia research by telling the story of Larry Woelk, who has benefitted from a new treatment…
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Alzheimer’s Society Tackles Healthcare Inequalities For People Living With Dementia
The Alzheimer’s Society has awarded £2m to a groundbreaking research project designed to tackle healthcare inequalities and improve access to care for people living with…
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Young Voices At The Heart Of Mental Health Research
A new research project is being highlighted on World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) as it aims to transform understanding of self-harm and suicide among…
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UK Trial Launches To Transform Alzheimer’s Diagnosis With Simple Blood Test
A major clinical trial, aiming to transform the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease through a simple blood test, is now welcoming its first participants who will…
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Public Reporting A Better Hospital Experience Than Last Year, But Satisfaction Still Lower Than Five Years Ago
The results of the latest annual survey of hospital inpatients published today (9 September) by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) reveal that patient satisfaction levels…
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£22 million NIHR Investment to Strengthen UK Health and Life Sciences Innovation
Newcastle University has been awarded a further £22 million by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to continue its research to identify…
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Learning Disability and Autistic People Report is a Clear Signal That More Work Still Needed
People with learning disabilities and autism in England are dying almost 20 years younger than the rest of the population, a long-awaited report has revealed….
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Care England and Menopause Support Launch Menopause Awareness Podcast Series for the Care Workforce
Care England has joined forces with Menopause Support a not-for-profit organisation offering 1-1 menopause support for individuals, a community of over 36,000 women and awareness…
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Centenarian Population Soars to Historic Heights
The United Kingdom is witnessing a historic demographic shift as England and Wales celebrate record numbers of residents reaching their 100th birthday, according to new…
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One In Five People Affected By Dementia Get No Support, As Impact Of Dementia Is Laid Bare In A New Report
Alzheimer’s Society calls for rapid improvements to dementia diagnosis and support as new evidence paints bleak picture One in five people affected by dementia have…
Read more...Major Investment Needed To Overhaul Inconsistent Mental Health Crisis Care, Says New Report
Crisis and inpatient mental health services require a major overhaul to provide care which is timely, compassionate and effective, a new report has said today….
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Researchers Asking For Help From Adult Social Care Providers
Leeds Beckett University’s Centre for Dementia Research are seeking help from adult social care providers for their latest research about dementia training for the social…
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