Only one in five local authorities have enough elderly care to meet demand
More than 4.3 million elderly people are at risk of being without care because of where they live, new research has suggested. Just one in five local areas in the
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New study finds cancer patients in rural areas at ‘clear survival disadvantage’
People living in rural areas are less likely to survive cancer than those who live in cities, according to a new global review. Researchers examined 39 studies and found 30
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Relative charged with murder of 79-year-old woman at nursing home
A man has been charged with the murder of a 79-year-old woman at a seaside nursing home. June Knight suffered fatal injuries at Langley Lodge Nursing Home in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex,
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Cancer patients in Wales set to receive proton beam therapy on NHS
Cancer patients in Wales are to begin receiving proton therapy treatment through the NHS after a treatment centre was granted permission by the country’s health boards. The Rutherford Cancer Centre
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New campaign urges childcare providers to promote ‘gender-equal play’
A new campaign has been launched in a bid to promote more “gender-equal play” in nurseries and childcare. The Care Inspectorate – the body which inspects registered childcare providers –
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LGBQ children as young as 10 more likely to suffer depressive symptons – study
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and “questioning” children as young as 10 are more likely to suffer depressive symptoms and self-harm with suicidal intent, a study has revealed. Researchers found that depressive
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Former Care Minister has bid to legalise cannabis blocked by MPs
A move to legalise cannabis by Liberal Democrat MP Norman Lamb has been blocked by MPs. Mr Lamb (North Norfolk) brought a 10 Minute Rule Bill on the issue because
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Two more healthcare workers arrested in hospital poisoning probe
Detectives investigating allegations of mistreatment and neglect of stroke victims at a hospital have arrested two more people. A man and a woman, described by Lancashire Police as healthcare professionals,
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Nursing home ‘utterly shocked’ as murder probe launched over woman’s death
A seaside nursing home has said it is “utterly shocked” after the suspected murder of an elderly woman. The 79-year-old woman suffered fatal injuries at Langley Lodge Nursing Home in
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Westminster Council given £10,000 donation to tackle homelessness and loneliness
A £10,000 donation has been given to Westminster City Council as part of a new scheme to combat loneliness, help rough sleepers and provide training for young people. The donation
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