Scotland Says No To Second Alzheimer’s Drug, Donanemab
People with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease in Scotland will not be able to access the drug donanemab on the NHS, after it was rejected for use…
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Startling Collapse In NHS Satisfaction Since Pandemic, With Just 1 In 5 Satisfied
The British public are deeply unhappy with the National Health Service – just 1 in 5 people (21%) in 2024 said they were satisfied with…
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New Outpatient Service From PJ Care Offers Complete On-Site Service For FND
Specialist neurological care provider, PJ Care, has launched a new outpatient service for people with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). FND is a neurological condition causing…
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Government Launches Call For Evidence On Men’s Health
The government is calling for men of all ages to come forward and feed into England’s first ever men’s health strategy. The 12-week call for…
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Make Time For A Cuppa To Help Families Facing Dementia
Dementia UK is running its 16th annual ‘Time for a Cuppa’ event to raise funds for families affected by dementia By the time you’ve boiled…
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Alzheimer’s Society Partners With Coronation Street To Create Bespoke Ads In Tribute To Dementia Storyline
Alzheimer’s Society has teamed up with ITV and Coronation Street in order to shine a light on the growing impact of dementia across the UK….
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Pioneering Framework Agreement To Support Mental Health Services Goes Live
Corporate services provider NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has launched a new £70m framework agreement designed to speed up the time it takes for…
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Mental Health Patients Still Sent Hundreds Of Miles Away From Home For Treatment
The dangerous practice of sending people with a mental illness hundreds of miles away from home for weeks at a time continues in England, according…
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PM Unveils New £600m Health Data Service To Transform Medical Research In The UK
The Prime Minister has today announced a major overhaul of the way researchers access NHS data, in a move that could unlock faster progress towards…
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People With Mental Health Issues Still Not Getting The Support They Need CQC Says
People are waiting too long for mental health care and not able to access the care they need when they need it, a survey from…
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Startling Collapse In NHS Satisfaction Since Pandemic, With Just 1 In 5 Satisfied
The British public are deeply unhappy with the National Health Service – just 1 in 5 people (21%) in 2024 said they were satisfied with…
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Transforming Dementia Support Through Technology Network
Researchers in Newcastle have been awarded £1.6 million to develop a network which will support people living with dementia by connecting existing technology and services….
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Covid’s Seismic Shock On Older People’s Involvement In Society Still Felt Five Years On
With the five year anniversary of the first Covid-19 pandemic lockdown this month, the impact of the unprecedented health emergency is still being felt in…
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Technology Boost For Blood Tests Set To Revolutionise Dementia Diagnosis
The Government has pledged £2 million to boost on-going research that aims to diagnose dementia quicker and more accurately than current methods. The new funding…
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Film And Artworks Show The Need To Plan Care Services For Older Autistic People
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…
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