Sales Surge Surprises Medical Manufacturers
A remarkable first quarter sales performance for UK health and medical equipment manufacturers has flown in the face of low business confidence amongst SMEs. New…
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Research
Sleep Problems Could Double Risk Of Dementia In Later Life Research Reveals
People who experience sleep disorders are at greater risk of developing dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions later in life, new research led by Prof Valentina…
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New Study Reveals Trade-Offs Being Made To Ensure NHS ‘Lives Within Its Financial Means’
A new study has uncovered the tough decisions NHS leaders are making to balance their books and protect patient care. Researchers from The King’s Fund…
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NCF Partners with the University of Liverpool on Adult Social Care Testbed
The National Care Forum (NCF) has formed a new partnership with the University of Liverpool’s Adult Social Care Testbed. The new partnership has been set…
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Infection That Causes Cold Sores Could Be Linked To Alzheimer’s, Study Suggests
A new study published in BMJ suggests that the herpes simplex virus type 1 could have a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Herpes…
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UK Launch World’s Largest Global Dementia Prevention Research – Open for Online Enrolment
Every three seconds someone in the world develops dementia and the rate is increasing. Billions of dollars have been spent on the search for a…
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New Study Reveals Trade-Offs Being Made To Ensure NHS “Lives Within Its Financial Means”
A new study published on Sunday 18 May uncovers the tough decisions NHS leaders are making to balance their books and protect patient care. Researchers…
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Migrant Nursing Staff Plan To Leave UK Due To Low Wages, Abuse And ‘Hostile Environment’
Up to two-thirds of foreign nurses working in the UK plan to leave and work in a country other than their home nation according to…
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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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Report Highlights Critical Barriers to Qualification for Scottish Social Care Workforce
Scottish Care has today launched its latest report, “Overcoming Qualification Barriers in Scottish Social Care: A Survey Analysis”. This publication, based on survey data from…
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New Report Finds Discrimination Against BAME Social Care Workforce In Wales
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) social care staff are less likely to be appointed to senior positions, and more likely to be referred to…
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New Research To Tackle Challenges Facing NHS And Care Workforce
£24m will be invested in 5 innovative new research partnerships designed to tackle major challenges facing NHS and social care staff. Workforce sustainability is a…
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New Research To Support A Thriving Health And Care Workforce Is Launched
A national research partnership will explore ways to support wellbeing and sustainability in the NHS and social care same day and urgent care workforce. Funded…
Read more...Study Finds Low LDL Cholesterol Levels May Be Linked To Reduced Risk Of Dementia
A new study published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry found that people with low levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in their…
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GP Calls For An End To Free Prescriptions To Help Improve The Health Service
A GP has said survey results showing dissatisfaction with the NHS are “a pleasant surprise” and he hopes it will bring about reform. Speaking on GB…
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