Older autistic people must be involved in decisions about their health and social care services, a new research project from Heriot-Watt Universityin Edinburgh and charity…
Read more...There is a growing mental health crisis in Scotland’s unpaid carer population – this is the message from Carers Scotland in ‘State of Caring in…
Read more...Many people with mental health needs are not getting the care they need, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) highlighted in a report published this week….
Read more...In a significant policy shift, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that NHS England will be abolished, with its responsibilities brought back under the…
Read more...Actor Brian Cox, CBE, sat down with Jordan Adams, who is part of the ‘FTD Brothers’, for an emotional conversation that left a strong impression…
Read more...Research led by Lancaster University has revealed that the exceptional circumstances early in the COVID-19 pandemic led to distressing experiences of death and dying in…
Read more...Opticians could play a key role in identifying people at risk of dementia by spotting distinctive patterns in the back of the eye linked to…
Read more...New research published by the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) finds that serious mental health conditions are hampering people’s ability to live more fulfilling long…
Read more...According to research published by national charity Dementia Carers Count, over three quarters of dementia carers do not have any contingency plans in place for…
Read more...On Tuesday 18 March, Alzheimer’s Society will host an immersive showcase bringing together leaders in healthcare, innovation, and research to explore how new innovative solutions…
Read more...NHS staff delivered a record 18 million treatments in 2024, as the waiting list fell in December for the fourth month in a row. The…
Read more...Alzheimer’s Research has launched a powerful new film to highlight the importance of dementia research in the ongoing search for a cure. Voiced by acclaimed…
Read more...The NHS is urging around 1.3 million older people who have not yet had the respiratory syncytial virus vaccine to get jabbed, as health service…
Read more...A team at University College London (UCL) has found a link between regular physical activity throughout life and changes in the brain which could help…
Read more...New research from the Nuffield Trust and the Health Economics Unit, commissioned by end-of-life charity Marie Curie, finds that UK public expenditure for people in…
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