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University study launched into outdoor swimming as alternative to antidepressants

By Ben Mitchell, Reporter26th July 2022Education & Training

The benefits of prescribing outdoor swimming for people with depression as an alternative to medication is being examined in a new study. Experts at the University of Portsmouth are working

End of BTECs ‘incredibly short-sighted’ could increase NHS vacancies, healthcare leaders warn

By Catherine Lough, Reporter13th July 2022Education & Training

The Government has been warned by healthcare leaders that scrapping BTEC vocational qualifications could reduce the number of nurses. Danny Mortimer, deputy chief executive of the NHS Confederation, has written

Cambridge University to hold review after suspected suicide deaths of five students

By Catherine Lough, Reporter12th July 2022Education & Training

Cambridge University will hold a review after five students died in recent months. Four of the deaths were suspected suicides and one had been confirmed as a suicide. The students

One in ten students turning to food banks over cost-of-living crisis – NUS survey

By Catherine Lough, Reporter11th July 2022Education & Training

More than one in 10 students are using food banks because they cannot make ends meet during the cost-of-living crisis, according to a survey. The survey of more than 3,500

Exercise could combat fatigue among patients suffering from inflammatory rheumatic diseases – study

By Ella Pickover, Reporter29th June 2022Education & Training

Hundreds of thousands of people with conditions such as arthritis could combat symptoms of fatigue with exercise and talking therapy, a new study suggests. People with inflammatory rheumatic diseases –

Social isolation linked to higher risk of developing dementia, study suggests

By Nina Massey, Reporter9th June 2022Education & Training

Being socially isolated is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia, new research suggests. According to the study, it is social isolation rather than the feeling of loneliness that

Study finds drumming for 90 minutes a week ‘improves quality of life’ for autistic children

By Katie Boyden, Reporter9th June 2022Education & Training

Drumming for as little as 90 minutes a week can improve quality of life for autistic children, according to a scientific study backed by a veteran rock and roll musician.

Dundee academic secures £235,000 in funding to research causes of Alzheimer’s disease

By Katharine Hay, Reporter30th May 2022Education & Training

A researcher in Scotland has received almost a quarter of a million pounds to investigate how changes to the barrier between the blood supply and the brain contributes to Alzheimer’s

University discriminated against anxious student who took her own life – senior judge finds

By Tess de la Mare, Reporter21st May 2022Education & Training

The University of Bristol discriminated against a physics student who took her own life before an oral exam after suffering from crippling anxiety, a senior judge has found. “Hard-working and

Talking therapy may ease depression for people with dementia, UCL-led study suggests

By Nina Massey, Reporter27th April 2022Education & Training

Talking therapy may improve depression symptoms for people with dementia providing hope for a group who typically do not benefit from antidepressants, new research suggests. Dementia patients often feel anxiety

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University study launched into outdoor swimming as alternative to antidepressants

Cambridge University to hold review after suspected suicide deaths of five students

One in ten students turning to food banks over cost-of-living crisis – NUS survey

Exercise could combat fatigue among patients suffering from inflammatory rheumatic diseases – study

Social isolation linked to higher risk of developing dementia, study suggests

Study finds drumming for 90 minutes a week ‘improves quality of life’ for autistic children

Dundee academic secures £235,000 in funding to research causes of Alzheimer’s disease

University discriminated against anxious student who took her own life – senior judge finds

Talking therapy may ease depression for people with dementia, UCL-led study suggests

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Education / Training

University study launched into outdoor swimming as alternative to antidepressants

End of BTECs ‘incredibly short-sighted’ could increase NHS vacancies, healthcare leaders warn

Cambridge University to hold review after suspected suicide deaths of five students

One in ten students turning to food banks over cost-of-living crisis – NUS survey

Exercise could combat fatigue among patients suffering from inflammatory rheumatic diseases – study

Social isolation linked to higher risk of developing dementia, study suggests

Study finds drumming for 90 minutes a week ‘improves quality of life’ for autistic children

Dundee academic secures £235,000 in funding to research causes of Alzheimer’s disease

University discriminated against anxious student who took her own life – senior judge finds

Talking therapy may ease depression for people with dementia, UCL-led study suggests