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
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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Homecare Association Report Exposes Serious Deficiencies In Homecare Regulation
A new report from the Homecare Association reveals critical failures in the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) regulation of homecare services in England. This puts people…
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£9m Investment Championing The Next Generation Of Dementia Researchers
Alzheimer’s Society will be investing £9million into funding three new Doctoral Training Centres designed to support and nurture dementia researchers at the start of their…
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New Research Reveals ‘Shocking Neglect’ Of Disabled People’s Health In The UK
As the Paralympic Games begins in Paris, experts have said the health and wellbeing of disabled people in the UK is being “shockingly neglected”, in…
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NIHR Awards £33.2m To Inspire Students Into Research
The National Institute for Health and Care Research has funded universities across 12 regions in England £33.2m to provide research training and engagement programmes for…
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New Model Of Care Could Improve Residents’ End Of Life In Care Homes
Care homes can improve their end-of-life care services, and relieve stress on staff, by adopting a new approach to palliative care, according to research just…
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Social Care Trust ‘In Tatters’ – Four In 10 Unconvinced Political Parties Will Deliver Care
New research from retirement specialist Just Group uncovers the high levels of distrust among the electorate for political parties to deliver an effective later-life social…
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Voters Have “Little Faith” In Politicians Social Care Promises
New research from retirement specialist Just Group uncovers little public faith in politicians to deliver an effective later-life social care system. Just Group’s research found…
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Nearly Half Of Disabled People Feel Forgotten By Political Parties, New Research Finds
With just one week to go until the General Election, political parties appear to be fighting for every vote, but according to new research* by…
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Dementia Organisations Publish Cross-Sector Manifesto For Incoming Government
Leading dementia organisations have joined forces to publish a new Dementia manifesto ahead of the General Election on 4th July. This collaboration from Alzheimer Scotland,…
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Scottish Researchers Awarded £100k To Drive Forward A Cure For Dementia
Researchers based at leading Scottish Universities have received support from Alzheimer’s Research UK, helping them to develop future treatments for dementia. The £100k is part…
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Carers UK Reacts To Carer’s Allowance Research
The Department for Work and Pensions has published its research on the Experiences of Claiming and receiving Carer’s Allowance, which was completed in 2021. The…
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New laboratory-based research in mice, published in the scientific journal Stem Cell Reports, has suggested that a form of Alzheimer’s disease can be transferred via…
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Darlington Careline Team Leader Raises Over £17k for Brain Tumour Research in Honour of Her Late Husband
Colleagues at HC-One’s Support Office in Darlington presented a cheque for £17,846.25 to the Brain Tumour Research charity on Monday 18th March 2024. Tracy Hardy,…
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