Government Confirms Changes To NICE Cost-Effectiveness Thresholds
The government has confirmed it will increase the thresholds used by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) when evaluating new medicines for…
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Nursing Staff Feel More Undervalued Than Ever, Major RCN Survey Reveals
Nursing staff across the UK feel more undervalued than at any point in the past decade, according to the latest Royal College of Nursing employment…
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Fuel Poverty Higher Among Unpaid Carers Than General Population – New Research Reveals
New research released today provides data comparing fuel poverty rates among the general population with rates among specific groups of carers. Around 13% of the…
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Care Leaders Call for Equal Partnership in NHS Neighbourhood Health Plans
Directors of adult social services have welcomed the Government’s commitment to neighbourhood health as a cornerstone of the NHS 10-year plan, but stressed that local…
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Party to Remember as Rotherham Care Home Celebrates Veteran Friendly Status
PROUD memories of national service and wartime efforts were shared when a Rotherham care home held a party to celebrate achieving “Veteran Friendly” status. Whiston…
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Hamberley Care Homes Celebrate Outstanding Team Achievements At Spectacular Awards Night
Hamberley Care Homes honoured its exceptional colleagues at a glittering annual awards ceremony, celebrating dedication, compassion and excellence across its UK services. Carers, managers and…
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Cheers to 25 Years! Special Guest Helps Godalming Care Home Toast Milestone
A care home in Godalming held a right royal knees up to mark a special anniversary. Care UK’s Jubilee House, on Pound Lane, welcomed the…
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Weight Loss Drug Does Not Slow Alzheimer’s, Says Drug Maker
A widely-used diabetes and weight-loss medication has failed to slow cognitive decline in people with early Alzheimer’s disease, pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has announced. The…
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New Report Warns Care Sector May Be Unprepared For Ageing Population Living With HIV
A recent report from Terrence Higgins Trust and KPMG UK suggests that the UK care system may need to adapt to meet the requirements of…
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Target Healthcare Announces Acquisition Of Three Operational Care Homes
Target Healthcare (LSE: THRL), the UK listed specialist investor in modern, purpose-built care homes, has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of three strongly performing…
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Caregivers Aim For Christmas No.1 With Recording Of Iconic 90s Hit Angels
Nine caregivers from across the UK have formed the Home Care’s Got Talent Choir to create a new version of Robbie Williams’ ‘Angels’ in a…
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St Peter’s Hospice Celebrates Double Award Win
Local charity St Peter’s Hospice is celebrating a double award win with accolades for its collaborative clinical work and its outstanding garden. Teams at Bristol’s…
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Chancellor’s “Silence On Social Care Speaks Volumes About Government’s Priorities”, Warns Former Deputy Prime Minister
Social care’s total omission from Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget “spoke volumes about the Government’s priorities”, former Deputy Prime Minister Damian Green has warned, arguing that…
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Speaker Pledges Support for Lancashire Care Home Under Threat
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has pledged his full support to campaigners fighting proposals that could see a care home in his constituency close its…
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Caring For Those Who Cared For Their Country…
A North East care provider has joined forces with a charity committed to caring for former servicemen and women. Prestwick Care has launched a new…
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