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UK spent £10 billion extra in inflated PPE prices due to ‘inadequate’ stockpile – NAO

British vaccine found to be 90% effective in preventing Covid-19 raises hope of end to pandemic

23rd November 2020

Charity threatens legal action over Government’s care home visiting guidance

Adviser quits as PM contradicts his advice having found Priti Patel’s behaviour met definition of bullying

20th November 2020

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Millions face ‘agonising uncertainty’ after spending review did not address £20 uplift in Universal Credit

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Mother of 20-year-old man who died after care home collapse questions wider failings in his care

The mother of a young man with Down’s Syndrome and autism who died after collapsing in a private care home...

Care home visits in England allowed to continue under new lockdown restrictions

Covid-19 measures have resulted in ‘negligible’ impact of annual flu on NHS in Wales

Shelter Scotland calls for boost to social housing amid concerns for victims of domestic abuse

Millions face ‘agonising uncertainty’ after spending review did not address £20 uplift in Universal Credit

Omission of social care from the Government’s Budget is ‘astounding’ – Sir Ed Davey

Lib Dems call for Carer’s Allowance to be increased by £1,000 a year due to Covid crisis

Chancellors’ extra £1bn for social care branded ‘wholly inadequate’ and ‘fundamental step backwards’

Chancellor warned he faces Union backlash over pay ‘pause’ for public sector workers

Autistic teenager who threw boy from Tate Modern platform wants move from prison to hospital

Less than half of councils have approved facility for rapid discharge of patients into care homes

Government was ‘conspicuously unfair’ not to consult on rights of children in care, court rules

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Covid-19 measures have resulted in ‘negligible’ impact of annual flu on NHS in Wales

The annual flu season has had a negligible impact upon the NHS in Wales as it battles the Covid-19 pandemic,...

Shelter Scotland calls for boost to social housing amid concerns for victims of domestic abuse

Millions face ‘agonising uncertainty’ after spending review did not address £20 uplift in Universal Credit

Lib Dems call for Carer’s Allowance to be increased by £1,000 a year due to Covid crisis

Shadow minister for social care calls for ‘clear winter plan’ to protect care homes

Chancellors’ extra £1bn for social care branded ‘wholly inadequate’ and ‘fundamental step backwards’

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Universities study finds ‘Z-drugs’ linked to increased risk of falls in dementia patients

24th November 2020

Strong sleeping pills known as “Z-drugs” are linked to an increased risk of falls, fractures and stroke among people with...

First MS clinical trial with focus on people who cannot walk to start recruiting participants

19th November 2020

Oxford coronavirus vaccine produces strong immune response in older adults, early data suggests

19th November 2020

Charity call for new measures to protect older people from domestic abuse

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10th November 2020

Asylum seekers turning to drink amid lengthy waits over claims, Edinburgh study suggests

10th November 2020

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Engage: Powerful stories from nursing home staff drained by caring during pandemic

17th August 2020

Nursing home staff are drained and daunted by the highs and lows of the coronavirus pandemic, one NHS worker has...

UK pensioners in EU could lose healthcare access in event of no-deal Brexit

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Engage: The ten factors linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease

4th August 2020

Although there’s still no cure, researchers are continuing to develop a better understanding of what increases a person’s risk of...

Engage: Using technology to free up stretched care workers when ‘going beyond’ is a necessity

16th July 2020

Boris Johnson’s NHS cash injection criticised as ‘drop in the ocean’

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7th July 2020

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GPs could prescribe technology to help treat dementia at home, researchers say

Webwatch: Care homes in Scotland to receive iPads to stay connected with family and friends

17th November 2020

NSPCC report number of recorded grooming crimes increases by a third

NSPCC urge Government to bring forward online harms laws to protect children in lockdown

12th November 2020

MPs launch inquiry into ‘disturbing’ rise of self-generated child sexual abuse material

9th November 2020

Mother cleared of allowing death of 12-month-old daughter after ignoring warnings about partner

Webwatch: The Old Vic offers UK care homes free tickets to online Christmas show

2nd November 2020

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Rise in home working during pandemic could lead to increase in prejudice, researchers warn

17th November 2020

Increased home working and fewer opportunities to socialise during the coronavirus pandemic is threatening to make society less tolerant of...

NHS staff to be offered 24-hour mental health support among raft of new measures

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Key workers risking mental and physical health to hold down their jobs, new report warns