A Worcestershire care home has demonstrated its commitment to supporting people living with dementia by rallying behind a member of staff who completed a 10,000ft…
Read more...Care homes across the UK are being urged to activate their heatwave plans as the Met Office warns that temperatures could reach the mid-30s Celsius on Thursday, prompting concern for the wellbeing of older and vulnerable residents.
Read more...A new report examining the role of technology in supporting brain health has found that while public awareness of dementia prevention is rising, many people still lack the confidence and tools to act on it.
Read more...The Minister for Social Care, Alison McGovern MP, has written to local authorities across England urging them to fast-track access to care and support for people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND)…
Read more...When Bill and Michelle heard about an opportunity to help shape a kids podcast with Made By Mortals CIC and Parkinson’s UK, they immediately wanted to get involved.
Read more...Keeping blood pressure under control, avoiding diabetes and not smoking during midlife could be associated with substantially more years of life free from dementia, according to new research involving more than 12,000 US adults.
Read more...People struggling with their mental health will get help earlier and closer to home, with 159 new NHS mental health facilities opening across England.
Read more...Mill Court care home in Shalford, Surrey is celebrating the wonderful achievement of their General Manager, who has been crowned the overall winner of a…
Read more...Leaders of England’s mental health trusts have signed up to a fresh set of performance and waiting time goals agreed with NHS England, in a move intended to speed up patient access and give the sector…
Read more...The Audley Foundation is marking its fifth anniversary, having donated more than £217,000 to local and national causes since its launch. The charity was established…
Read more...An RCN report has exposed how some employers are exploiting migrant nursing staff in social care by taking advantage of their vulnerable visa status. It…
Read more...Sue Ryder’s Chief Executive has urged the new Prime Minister and Health Secretary not to let momentum on palliative and end-of-life care reform stall, warning that a critical opportunity to overhaul the system could otherwise be lost.
Read more...One in six UK hospital beds is currently occupied by a person with dementia, at a cost to the taxpayer of £2.8 billion annually, with this number set to increase to one in four by 2040, according to a new report by UCL researchers.
Read more...Residents enjoyed a morning of fun and teamwork at Broughton House Veteran Care Village’s sports day, held in partnership with the Salford City FC Foundation….
Read more...Rapid early assessment by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) estimates there were 2,877 heat-associated deaths during 2 notable periods of hot weather in May…
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