New Research Links Air Pollution And Dementia
Two new studies have added to the growing evidence that exposure to air pollution can harm our brain health and increase the risk of developing…
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Healthcare
Care Homes Remain Priority as Wales Narrows COVID-19 Vaccination Programme for Autumn 2025
Care home operators across Wales can expect continued priority access to COVID-19 vaccinations this autumn, as the Welsh Government announces significant changes to its vaccination…
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Link Between Paying Taxes And Quality Of Council Services In England ‘Broken’, Say MPs
Councils in England are being asked to deliver more than ever before, without adequate funding to allow them to do so effectively, says the cross-party Housing, Communities and Local Government…
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Providers Unite Launches Campaign Documentary Ahead Of Labour Party Conference Action
Providers Unite has stepped up its campaign exposing the UK care crisis with a new film that reveals emotional truths from care and support workers,…
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£75 Million Boost For Hospices To Transform End-Of-Life Care
Hospices across the England are set to receive a 375 million boost to modernise facilities and deliver major upgrades. The government has announced an increase…
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Government Launches Civil Society Covenant
The UK government has launched the Civil Society Covenant, outlining a new way of working that puts people and communities at the heart of decision…
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New Report Calls For Renewed Focus On Wellbeing Of People Living With Dementia
A groundbreaking new report has highlighted the urgent need for a fundamental shift in how society supports people living with dementia, emphasising connection, community, and…
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Mental Health Concerns in the Care Sector
By Lauren Dennis, Trainee Solicitor at Birketts LLP (www.birketts.co.uk) The care sector The care sector provides essential support to individuals who need assistance. While carers…
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Cambridgeshire Expert Shares 5 Tips For Caring For Someone With Dementia
When a family member or friend is diagnosed with dementia, it can be an emotional and overwhelming time. Initial symptoms and changes in your loved…
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CQC Highlights Care Home Controlled Drug Challenges in 2024 Annual Report
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its annual controlled drugs oversight report for 2024, revealing key challenges facing care homes in managing controlled medications,…
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“More Could Have Been Done” say Former Welsh Minister on Early Pandemic Decisions Regarding Care Home Discharges
A former Welsh health minister has acknowledged that, with the benefit of hindsight, more could have been done in the early days of the COVID-19…
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Unheard Voices Reshape Health and Care in Pioneering Arts Research Project
Clubs, schools, day centres and other community settings could help to make health and care more accessible, new research suggests. Familiar places like these could…
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Why Co-Production and Lived Experience Are Transforming Care
By Raf Hamaizia, Expert by Experience Lead, Cygnet Health Care (www.cygnetgroup.com), speaking during National Co-Production Week I am pleased that co-production has its own awareness…
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UKDHC Outlines 10 Key Strategies to Support NHS 10 Year Plan
The UK Digital Health and Care (UKDHC), the professional organisation representing clinical and non-clinical health informaticians, today outlined 10 key strategies to support the delivery…
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GP Patient Survey: A Widening Health Gap For Unpaid Carers
The 2025 GP Patient Survey has revealed a concerning trend: the health of unpaid carers in England has worsened. The survey reveals that carers were…
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