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…
Read more...Methodist Homes (MHA), the country’s largest charitable care provider, has launched a new programme to help encourage conversations between residents, staff, and loved ones. The…
Read more...Nutrition and Hydration Week 2025 will run from Monday, 17th March, to Sunday, 23rd March, spotlighting the critical role of proper nutrition and hydration in…
Read more...By Kathryn Smith OBE, Chief Executive of the Social Care Institute for Excellence (www.scie.org.uk) Today, 29 January 2025, the Public Accounts Committee has published a…
Read more...The Government’s NHS ambitions run counter to officials’ lack of ideas or drive to change, according to a report published today. In the context of…
Read more...Norovirus levels in hospitals in England are 80% higher than the same period last year, new figures show today as pressure on NHS services remains…
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