Miracle’ Song by Absolute Novices on its Way to a Recording Studio
For Carers Manchester, doing something different for this year’s Carers Week celebrations (5th – 11th June 2023) was a must. And unwaged Carers from across…
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Mayoress Of Barnet Launches Dementia Library at a Local Care Home
Carlton Court Care Home based in Barnet and part of the luxury care home group – TLC Care, were delighted to have the Mayoress of…
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Lower Intake of Flavours Linked to Age-Related Memory Loss, Suggests New Study
People who consume fewer plant-based chemical substances, called flavanols, as part of their diet may be more likely to experience age-related memory decline, suggests a…
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Only 2% of Carers Receive Financial Support from Local Authorities
Recent analysis from the Health Foundation revealed the high personal and financial cost shouldered by unpaid carers; 1 in 5 report feeling socially isolated and…
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Cygnet Snowdon Charity Challenge Raises £10,000
THE CEO of health and social care company, Cygnet, led a team to the top of Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon last week on a charity trek that…
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Care England Highlights “Chronic Underfunding” at Care Workforce Pathway Consolation
Care England has submitted evidence to the Department of Health and Social Care’s consultation on the Care Workforce Pathway which sets out the skills, knowledge…
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Neuro-Rehabilitation Care Provider Calls for Improved Provisions for Patients with Acquired Brain Injuries
A Surrey-based rehab care provider is calling for action on both community neuro-rehabilitation teams as well as better provisions for younger people needing 24-hour care…
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Online GP Registrations Reach 240,000 As New Digital NHS Service Grows
GP practices are being encouraged to join a new national online service making registering patients quicker and easier. More than 900 GP practices – around…
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Testing Could Help Prevent Further Strokes In People With Gene Variant
People who have had an ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA) should have a genetic test to find out whether they can be treated…
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Record Number Of Nurses, Midwives And Nursing Associates
The number of nurses, midwives and nursing associates registered to practise in the UK has grown to a record total of 788,638. This means the…
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Act F.A.S.T. Campaign Additional Toolkit
NHS England, in association with the Stroke Association, has relaunched the Act F.A.S.T. stroke campaign, which highlights that a stroke is a medical emergency and…
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Global Health Leaders Call for Greater Investment into Healthy Ageing
A Coalition bringing together 15 organisations and 12 individuals, including the European Public Health Association, the International Pharmaceutical Federation, and Professor Sir Michael Marmot, University…
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Labour’s NHS Plan is Promising but More Detail is Needed, says BMA
Responding to an announcement by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer on the party’s NHS policy today, Professor Phil Banfield, chair of BMA council, said: “The…
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NHS Hits Three Million Spring Boosters
The NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Programme has vaccinated almost half of those eligible with a spring booster a month after the campaign’s formal launch. More than…
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Dame Arlene Phillips Calls on Government to Act on Dementia Diagnosis
Iconic choreographer and director addressed MPs at Alzheimer’s Society Parliamentary event during Dementia Action Week 2023. Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador, Dame Arlene Phillips, appeared at a…
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