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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New Guide For Care Homes To Support Inclusive Care Practice For Older LGBTQ+ People
Researchers from Kent, in collaboration with the University of Surrey and the University of Hertfordshire, have developed a free guide to support care homes to…
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1.2 Million Unpaid Carers Across The UK Are Living In Poverty, With 1 In 10 Of All Carers In Deep Poverty
New research shows that unpaid carers are much more likely to experience financial hardship, and that the rate of poverty is 50% higher for those…
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Temporary NHS Staff ‘Fearful’ Of Speaking Up About Patient Safety Issues Report Reveals
Temporary NHS workers fear speaking up about patient safety due to discrimination, an investigation by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has found, with…
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CQC Prosecutions Surge By 700%, According To New Analysis
The healthcare watchdog is prosecuting care homes and registered providers more than ever before in its 15-year history, new analysis from full-service law firm Shakespeare…
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Research Study Reveals Patchy And Inconsistent End Of Life Care
A major research study has found that one in three dying people in England and Wales were severely or overwhelmingly affected by pain in the…
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