There is a growing mental health crisis in Scotland’s unpaid carer population – this is the message from Carers Scotland in ‘State of Caring in…
Read more...Many people with mental health needs are not getting the care they need, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) highlighted in a report published this week….
Read more...Actor Brian Cox, CBE, sat down with Jordan Adams, who is part of the ‘FTD Brothers’, for an emotional conversation that left a strong impression…
Read more...Opticians could play a key role in identifying people at risk of dementia by spotting distinctive patterns in the back of the eye linked to…
Read more...The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) published further draft guidance for public consultation that continues to not recommend Alzheimer’s treatments donanemab and lecanemab. NICE…
Read more...New research published by the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) finds that serious mental health conditions are hampering people’s ability to live more fulfilling long…
Read more...New survey insights reveal the far-reaching impact caregiving can have on physical and mental well-being, with over half (54%) of caregivers reporting weekly back, joint…
Read more...The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has rejected a new Alzheimer’s drug, lecanemab (sold under the brand name Leqembi), for use on the NHS in Scotland….
Read more...Safety investigations which occur after a person died during or shortly after care during a stay in a mental health facility are often seen as…
Read more...Methodist Homes (MHA), the country’s largest charitable care provider, has launched a new programme to help encourage conversations between residents, staff, and loved ones. The…
Read more...Dementia is on track to become the third leading cause of death worldwide by 2040, according to a newly published commentary in Nature Reviews Neurology…
Read more...Dean Windass, the former Hull City and Bradford City striker, has revealed he is living with stage 2 dementia. The diagnosis, which causes memory lapses…
Read more...A recent study has provided insights into how long individuals diagnosed with dementia can expect to live. Findings suggest that survival rates vary widely, averaging…
Read more...According to Mind, 1 in 4 people will experience mental health challenges, and Edenmore Nursing Home is passionate about supporting initiatives that make a meaningful…
Read more...The Health and Social Care Committee has, this week, launched an inquiry to examine the provision of community mental health services for adults with severe…
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