Scientists Develop Pioneering Diagnostic ‘Laser Test’ For Dementia
Researchers are leading a pioneering study to investigate a new laser-based test that could detect different types of dementia early in the disease. If successful,…
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Healthcare
CQC Responds To Reviews By Dr Penny Dash And Professor Sir Mike Richards
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has welcomed 2 important reviews that will help to set the future direction for CQC: the final report of Dr…
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Urgent Turnaround Of CQC Required As “Significant Failures” Revealed
A major review into the CQC has confirmed ‘significant failings’ in the way the watchdog operates, a report has revealed. The Department of Health and…
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England’s NHS Mental Health Services Treat Record 3.8 Million People Last Year
Around 3.8 million people were in contact with NHS mental health, learning disability and autism services over the last year, up almost two fifths compared…
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The Sector Reacts To New Skills For Care Workforce Report
Leading figures and organisations across the adult social care sector have reacted to this week’s Skills for Care Report which reveals huge challenges in recruiting…
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Government Unveils Most Significant Reforms To Employment Rights
Ministers have unveiled the Employment Rights Bill, introduced within 100 days of the new government coming to office, to help deliver economic security and growth…
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Knight Frank’s Record-Breaking Healthcare Property Lunch Brings Together Global Sector Leaders And Raises £65,000 For Healthcare Charities
Knight Frank, the leading independent global property consultancy, has hosted a record-breaking Healthcare Property Lunch raising £65,000 for healthcare charities and bringing together leading investors,…
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‘Work With Us to Solve Care Crisis’ – Campaigner’s Plea to Care Minister
CAMPAIGNER Mike Padgham urged Social Care Minister Stephen Kinnock to work with providers to tackle the ongoing crisis in social care when they met yesterday….
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Addressing Barriers to Personalised Mental Health Care for BAME Communities
People from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities facing mental illness or distress encounter barriers in accessing personalised mental health care, including Personal Health Budgets…
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ICG Chosen To Work With Local Authority To Improve North Yorks Care
A North Yorkshire social care organisation is teaming up with the local authority to ensure local older, vulnerable and disabled adults get the best care….
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£22.6m Fund To Support Social Care Is Two Months Overdue And Could Disappear, Carers Trust Warns
Vitally needed £22.6m in Government funding to support adult social care and unpaid carers is nearly two months overdue and is in danger of disappearing,…
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Sir Julian Hartley Appointed as CQC’s New Chief Executive
Sir Julian Hartley is set to become the CQC’s new Chief Executive, having served as the Chief Executive of NHS Providers since February 2023. Prior…
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Investing More In Prevention Could Deliver £11 Billion Return On Investment
Better targeting of existing money spent on prevention could deliver an extra £11 billion annual return on investment (ROI) and hold the key to the…
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Care Business Buyer & Investor Confidence Rises Market Report Reveals
Business property adviser, Christie & Co, has launched its Care Market Review 2024 report, which analyses a range of topics relating to the UK healthcare…
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Alzheimer’s Society Reveals The Reality Of Dementia Happening Behind Closed Doors
Dementia charity, Alzheimer’s Society, has launched a powerful new campaign to shed light on the hidden reality of dementia and the devastating impact of a…
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