Starmer Resigns: What Could a Change of Leadership Mean for Health and Social Care?
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister, making him the sixth occupant of 10 Downing Street to leave office in just a decade.
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Risks to Workers from Extreme Heat Must Be Managed
Employers need to act now to make sure their workers are protected as a heat health alert has been issued for parts of the country until Tuesday 23 June.
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Care Providers Urged to Prepare as Amber Heat Alert Issued
Care homes across the south and east of England are being urged to step up heat-protection measures as forecasters warn of a fast-developing heatwave, with amber heat-health alerts now in force.
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NIHR Researchers Recognised in 2026 King’s Honours
Several NIHR researchers have received awards in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, recognising their significant contributions to health and social care.
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New UK Report Calls for Rethink of Continence Care as NHS Reform Accelerates
Coinciding with the start of World Continence Week 2026, the Urology Trade Association, in partnership with The Urology Foundation and the Spinal Injuries Association, and with the support from Shine…
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300,000 Learning Disabled Adults Shut Out Of Job Market, says Hft
Learning disability charity Hft has declared a “city’s-worth of talent” is being needlessly shut out of the job market – and is calling on UK employers to give learning disabled people a chance.
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Funding Scheme Launched To Speed-Up Innovative Health Research
A multi-million pound initiative to help speed up the development and testing of health and social care innovations has today been announced. The NIHR Innovation…
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England Rugby Team Visits Bagshot Gardens Care Home for Unforgettable Afternoon with Residents
Bagshot Gardens Care Home welcomed eight members of the England Rugby team on Thursday 11 June, as players spent an afternoon engaging with residents following their training camp at nearby Pennyhill Park.
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Physical Activity “As Important As Medication” National Health Committee Report Reveals
Physical activity is as important as medication in keeping older people healthy and happy, according to a new parliamentary report influenced by research from the East Midlands.
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SEND, Mental Health and Prevention Overlooked in NHS Reforms, say MPs preparing Amendments to Health Bill
The Health and Social Care Committee has today (June 12) published a report outlining amendments to the Health Bill, including legal duties for NHS services to comply with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) tribunals.
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Alzheimer’s Research UK Announces Record £9.5m Investment in Dementia Studies
Alzheimer’s Research UK has announced its largest ever single funding round, committing £9.5 million to 25 new research projects across the United Kingdom in a…
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Person Centred Software Acquires Camascope, Bringing Together Best-In-Class Medication Management and Digital Care Solutions Across UK Social Care
Camascope joins Person Centred Software (PCS), bringing together best-in-class medication management and digital care solutions; connecting medication data to the full picture of a person’s care. This helps providers deliver safer, smarter and more connected medication management across UK social care.
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Jon Snow Responds to Outpouring of Support as Alzheimer’s Society Sees Surge in Web Visits Following Diagnosis News
Alzheimer’s Society has seen a sharp rise in website visitors following the announcement that veteran news anchor Jon Snow is living with Alzheimer’s disease.
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UK Must Tackle Ageing ‘As National Mission’, Report Warns
Policy makers should take Japan and Sweden’s approach of creating a ‘national mission’ to support England’s near ‘super-ageing’ population, a major new report by The King’s Fund and International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) has concluded.
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Veteran News Anchor Jon Snow Reveals His Dementia Diagnosis
Former news anchor Jon Snow has revealed he is living with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. The reality of Jon’s life with the condition will feature in a powerful new documentary produced by Basement Films, Jon Snow: A Last Big Story, airing on Channel 4 on Saturday, 20 June.
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