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Memory complaints in older women signal memory and thinking problems in later life, research suggests
Older women reporting problems with their memory may be at a higher risk of being diagnosed with memory and thinking impairments, including dementia, decades later, a study published in medical...
One in seven over-55s have been targeted by suspected pension fraudsters
New research from Portus, the employment benefits consultancy firm, has revealed one in seven over-55s have been targeted by suspected pension fraudsters since the launch of pension freedoms. The...
Withdrawing Alzheimer’s drug early doubles risk of moving to nursing home, says UCL
Research conducted at University College London (UCL) has revealed that withdrawing a commonly prescribed Alzheimer’s disease drug from people in the advanced stages of the disease doubles...
Social care cuts damaging the NHS, says The King’s Fund
The King’s Fund’s latest report has found that budget cuts in local authority social care budgets are placing strain on health services. 88% of NHS trust finance directors and 80% of...
St Joseph’s Hospital re-launches after £10 million boost
The Newport-based St Joseph's Hospital comprises 11 centres of excellence following an £11 million investment, including advanced diagnostics, cardiology, breast care, urgent care, private...
NHS Trusts not compliant with safer sharps rules, says MindMetre
Research from MindMetre has uncovered that a number of NHS Trusts are not complying with ‘safer sharps’ rules and are putting employees at unnecessary risk of needlestick injuries and...
Government Statistics Show 20% Growth in Health & Social Care Apprenticeships
Provisional numbers from the Government’s Statistical First Release for 2014/15 has revealed a 20% leap in the numbers of Health and Social Care Apprenticeships to 84,300, up from 70,080 last...
Castleoak and Pramerica join forces on £50M care home development programme
Castleoak have partnered with Pramerica Real Estate Investors as part of a £50 million care home investment development programme, across the UK. As part of the collaboration, care home...
One in four workers off work with poor mental health, Usdaw says
An Usdaw survey has shown that one in four workers have taken time off work because of their poor mental state. The survey forms part of the Union’s ‘Is worry tying you up in...
Alzheimer’s Society urges government to consider dementia carers
Alzheimer’s Society has responded to George Osborne’s plan to give working grandparents the right to take time off to help care for their grandchildren. As an extension of flexible...
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