Digital Revolution in Care Saves “Millions” of Admin Hours
The social care sector has achieved a remarkable digital transformation, with four in five care providers now utilising digital social care records (DSCRs) – a…
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Healthcare
NHS Faces Unprecedented Early Flu Surge as Hospital Pressures Mount
The NHS is grappling with an unusually severe and early flu season, with latest data revealing hospital admissions for influenza at unprecedented levels for this…
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Winter Crisis Looms as Hospital Delays Soar and Discharge Backlogs Grow
Nursing leaders are warning of a “devastating” winter ahead as new figures reveal a staggering 90-fold increase in 12-hour hospital admission waits over the past…
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Corridor Care Crisis: 12-Hour Waits Surge as RCN Warns of ‘Devastating’ Winter
Nursing staff are warning that patients face a “devastating” winter as new analysis reveals a rise in 12-hour waits for hospital admission – a 90-fold…
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Joint Call For Ban On Unethical ‘Patient Brokering’ In Addiction Treatment Services
The Local Government Association (LGA) and campaigners are calling for urgent action to tackle the exploitation of vulnerable people through ‘patient brokering’ in England’s drug and…
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Reuben Brothers Expand Majority Stake in Avery Healthcare
Avery Healthcare has announced that Reuben Brothers (‘RB’) have taken steps to further increase their majority stake in the Avery Group, reaffirming their strong commitment…
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CQC Unveils Ambitious Transformation Plan for 2026
The Care Quality Commission has announced a comprehensive improvement plan aimed at overhauling its regulatory approach by the end of 2026, with significant implications for…
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Government Confirms Changes To NICE Cost-Effectiveness Thresholds
The government has confirmed it will increase the thresholds used by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) when evaluating new medicines for…
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Care Leaders Call for Equal Partnership in NHS Neighbourhood Health Plans
Directors of adult social services have welcomed the Government’s commitment to neighbourhood health as a cornerstone of the NHS 10-year plan, but stressed that local…
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Weight Loss Drug Does Not Slow Alzheimer’s, Says Drug Maker
A widely-used diabetes and weight-loss medication has failed to slow cognitive decline in people with early Alzheimer’s disease, pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has announced. The…
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Target Healthcare Announces Acquisition Of Three Operational Care Homes
Target Healthcare (LSE: THRL), the UK listed specialist investor in modern, purpose-built care homes, has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of three strongly performing…
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New Insights Into NHS Prescribing For Care Home Patients Aged 65 And Over Released
The number of care home patients aged 65 and over in England receiving NHS prescriptions has increased, according to new 2024/25 estimates published by the…
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Isle Of Man Seeks Tech Entrepreneurs To Transform Healthcare System In 2026 Innovation Challenge
Tech teams and entrepreneurs from around the world are being called to the Isle of Man to design new products and services to transform solutions…
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Dancing for a Cause: Care Home Manager Raises Thousands for Breast Cancer Unit
Thornhill House manager Christian Mason has waltzed his way into the hearts of his community – and raised an incredible amount for charity in the…
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Chris Hemsworth Releases Alzheimer’s Documentary
Marvel star Chris Hemsworth is swapping the red carpet for the open road in a deeply personal new documentary from National Geographic. A Road Trip…
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