Edinburgh Care Home to Host Dementia Education Event
Free dementia session offered by Cramond Residence to local community A care home specialising in dementia will open its doors to members of the public…
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Hewitt Independent Review of ICSs Published
Patricia Hewitt’s independent review into Integrated Care Systems (ICS) has been published, the Government has today announced. The Secretary of State for Health and Social…
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Inspirational Care Home Resident Living with MND Defies Prognosis and Publishes Book to Raise More Than £1,000 For Charity
Robert Murphy, a care home resident in Camberley, has raised vital funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) following the launch of his new…
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Thanet DAA Offer Unique Sensory Care Event for Dementia at Chartwell House.
We are thrilled to announce that Chartwell House, Broadstairs first luxury care home, will be hosting the Thanet Dementia Action Alliance’s next meeting on Tuesday…
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Action Needed to Ensure Opportunities of New Health Care Restructure are Realised, Warn MPs
The Committee’s report into new partnerships aimed at delivering joined-up health and care services is calling for the Government and NHS England to address key…
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International Dementia Research Project Launched
An international project led by the University of Stirling is to investigate how people living with dementia can be better included in decisions taken in…
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Ex Health Minister Pushes Opportunities of Med-Tech
Dame Caroline Dinenage, Member of Parliament for Gosport and Former Minister of State at the Department of Health & Social Care, hosted a Westminster Hall…
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Barchester Healthcare Scoops Prestigious RoSPA Healthcare Sector Award Win for the Fourth Time
Barchester Healthcare is celebrating after fighting off stiff competition to land another internationally-recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards. Barchester Healthcare has once…
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Over 70 Organisations Call for a Commissioner to Ensure “Older Voices are Heard”
72 organisations have joined together to call for better representation for older people across government-policy making. Led by charities Independent Age, Age UK, the Centre…
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Electronic Prescriptions Reach One Billion a Year
Almost one billion prescription items were dispensed electronically in the last 12 months, with less than 1 in 20 still paper-based. The Electronic Prescription Service…
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A New ‘Time to Talk’ Initiative Launched to Support Mental Health for Disabled People
Surrey Choices have launched a new initiative called ‘Time to Talk’ for disabled people. These are group discussions to combat depression, anxiety, thoughts of loneliness…
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Age UK Launches Campaign to Support Older People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing
Age UK has launched a new campaign to highlight the huge challenges facing many older people and how Age UK provides solutions and – just…
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Somerset Mental Health Support Service Collaborates with Peer Support Group
A mental health support service based in Somerset has collaborated with a peer support group in Chard to offer wellbeing workshops and life skills courses…
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Mediterranean Diet Associated With Decreased Risk of Dementia
Eating a traditional Mediterranean-type diet – rich in foods such as seafood, fruit, and nuts – may help reduce the risk of dementia by almost…
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‘NHS Workforce Plan Cannot Come Soon Enough’: BMA Responds to Budget
Responding to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget, Dr Emma Runswick, BMA council deputy chair, said: “When patients are suffering record waits for care and the…
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