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…
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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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Government Launches Call For Evidence On Men’s Health
The government is calling for men of all ages to come forward and feed into England’s first ever men’s health strategy. The 12-week call for…
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Care Leavers Supported into NHS Careers
Hundreds of people brought up in care are being supported into careers in the NHS, as part of a new scheme. Care leavers are offered…
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Wellbeing Survey Results On Social Care Workforce Published
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has published the results of its first Have Your Say Workforce Wellbeing Survey on the experiences of people working…
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How to Use AI to Improve Quality and Reduce Costs in the Care Sector
By Philip Douglas, founder and CEO of Compleat Software (www.compleatsoftware.com) As the CEO of Compleat Software, I have worked closely with care providers and understand…
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Report Warns of Deepening Global Nursing Crisis
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has launched a landmark report warning of a deepening crisis in the wellbeing of the global nursing workforce and…
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Leicester Care Home Residents Cheer on Colleague’s Record-Breaking 10K Triumph
The halls of HC-One’s Bradley Hall Care Home, in Leicester, are buzzing with excitement and pride after celebrating a colleague who took on the Leicester…
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Government Urged To Ensure NHS Staff In England Are Able To Access Mental Health And Wellbeing Support
The President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists has responded to the UK Government’s pledges to support frontline staff with new action to tackle violence,…
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Alzheimer’s Society Partners With Coronation Street To Create Bespoke Ads In Tribute To Dementia Storyline
Alzheimer’s Society has teamed up with ITV and Coronation Street in order to shine a light on the growing impact of dementia across the UK….
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