New Report Highlights Urgent Need for Reform in Social Care
The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) has published a landmark report summarising key insights from a series of roundtable discussions on the future of adult social…
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Research
Stigma And “Stiff-Upper Lips” Preventing People From Seeking Support For Mental Health Conditions
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…
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The Joint Impact of Caregiving: New Research Reveals Over Half of Caregivers Live in Pain
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…
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Health And Care Research Wales Announces Major £49m Investment In Research Infrastructure
Women’s health, mental health and tackling cancer are among key areas for research into health and social care over the next five years, in a…
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Welsh Social Care Workforce Encouraged to Share Their Views in Annual Survey
Social Care Wales has unveiled its third annual “Have Your Say” survey, inviting social care workers across Wales to participate and share their thoughts on…
Read more...Dementia Projected to Become the Third Leading Cause of Death Globally by 2040
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…
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Robots in Care Homes Linked to Outcomes Study Reveals
With the growing challenges of an ageing population and high employee turnover, care homes are increasingly turning to robotic technologies to assist in daily tasks….
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University Of York To Lead Research To Transform Adult Social Care Following New £31m Investment
A University of York academic has been given oversight of a £31m research budget to help transform adult social care across the country. Professor Yvonne…
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Investors Urged To Tackle Exploitation And Improve Labour Rights In English Care Sector
New research from the University of Nottingham, and funded by Friends Provident Foundation, highlights the role investors and government can play in helping to improve…
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Average Private Care Home Fees Up 9% Year-On-Year Underpinned By A Shortage Of Beds
Occupancy levels across private care homes in the UK have returned to, and in some cases exceeded, the pre-pandemic long-term average to reach 88%, according…
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75% Of Care Providers Will “Reduce Or Stop Digital Transformation” Survey Reveal
A new survey highlights a serious risk to the care sector, as providers feel forced to redirect expenditure away from digital developments in order to…
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New National Survey Shows Lack of Public Trust In CQC
A new survey reveals that less than half of the public (42%) trust the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The results highlight worrying concerns about the…
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Scientists Develop Pioneering Diagnostic ‘Laser Test’ For Dementia
Researchers are leading a pioneering study to investigate a new laser-based test that could detect different types of dementia early in the disease. If successful,…
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Care Business Buyer & Investor Confidence Rises Market Report Reveals
Business property adviser, Christie & Co, has launched its Care Market Review 2024 report, which analyses a range of topics relating to the UK healthcare…
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Substantially Higher Future Need For Palliative Care Among People Living With Dementia Research Reveals
A new Research Letter published in Palliative Medicine estimates that the palliative care needs of people living with dementia in England and Wales will be…
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