NHS Top Doctor Issues Call For Spring COVID-19 Vaccinations
England’s top doctor has urged those eligible for a Spring COVID-19 vaccine to come forward, as figures published today show almost four in ten eligible…
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“Services at Risk” as Government Unveils Immigration White Paper
Measures unveiled in the governments immigration white paper published yesterday (Monday 12 May) will place requirements on employers to boost domestic training and seeks to…
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Over Half Of People With Dementia Are Either Undiagnosed Or Have No Care Plan
A new publication by the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC), supported by the Alzheimer’s Society and the Peter Sowerby Foundation, warns that the nearly one…
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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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Government to End Overseas Recruitment Route for Care Workers Amid Migration Reforms
The government has announced plans to close the overseas visa route for care workers as part of new measures to reduce net migration. Home Secretary…
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NCA Welcomes Both Casey Commission And The Health And Social Care Committee’s Reports
The National Care Association (NCA) has welcomed the publication of both the Terms of Reference of the Casey Commission and the Health and Social Care…
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Commission Finds Unsustainable Pressures On Health And Social Care In Essex
An independent commission has published its report to improve outcomes for Essex residents after identifying urgent challenges facing health and social care. The Essex Caring…
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Estimated £21 Billion Required Over Next 5 Years To Digitise NHS And Adult Social Care
Digitising NHS and adult social care services across the UK will require an estimated £21 billion over the next 5 years, according to new research…
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Doctors And Hospital Bosses Back Blood Tests To Boost Dementia Diagnosis And Treatment
New blood tests could transform dementia diagnosis – and NHS clinicians are excited by the prospect. With 94% of the UK public saying they would…
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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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Preparing for the Future: Why Dementia Training for Care Staff Cannot Wait
By Satya Cashman, partnerships manager on partnerships@dementiacarers.org.uk. As the UK faces a growing dementia crisis, with cases projected to rise to 1.4 million by 2040…
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St Peter’s Hospice Unveils Plan To Double Reach In Five Years
Ahead of Dying Matters Week (5th – 11th May), St Peter’s Hospice in Bristol has launched a new strategy which aims to double the number…
Read more...European Commission Appeals Board Unable to Reach Verdict on lecanemab
The European Commission’s appeals board has announced that they were unable to reach a verdict on the use of lecanemab in the treatment of early…
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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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Friends Of The Elderly’s Winter Appeal Raises £18,778 To Support Vulnerable Older People
Thanks to the kindness and generosity of its donors, charity Friends of the Elderly’s Winter Appeal has raised an amazing £18,778 to help support its…
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