May urged to carry out cross-party review on health and social care
Chairs of three influential House of Commons committees have issued a plea for Theresa May to call a cross-party review of the health and social care systems. In a letter
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Care home guidance issued to ensure residents have teeth brushed twice a day
Care homes have been reminded to help elderly people brush their teeth twice a day. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) published new guidance in light of
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Plymouth initiative aims to improve integration of health and social care services
From lay input in research to how a clinic runs, from medical revalidation to patient forums, healthcare professionals increasingly need effective patient input if they are to provide a relevant,
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Stirling researchers to survey Scotland’s over 50s as part of long-term ageing study
Researchers undertaking Scotland’s first long-term study of the health, economic and social circumstances of people aged 50-plus are now seeking insight from individuals across Scotland. Experts from the University of
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Figures show 20-year gap between healthy life expectancy across UK
Health inequalities are “deeply embedded” across Britain, a charity has said after new figures showed a wide variation in the number of years people can expect to live healthy lives.
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Minister sets out her 10-year-vision for health & social care in Northern Ireland
A 10-year road map to transform Northern Ireland’s under-pressure health service has been announced. The Stormont blueprint is the response to an independent analysis of the struggling system by a
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New study suggests regular exercise ‘could benefit people with early dementia’
Taking regular exercise may provide a small benefit for people with early signs of dementia, research suggests. A clinical trial on two groups of elderly people found those who followed
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Former Southern Health chief handed £190,000 payoff to quit advisory role
The former chief executive of a troubled mental health trust has been given a £190,000 payoff after she left her latest role. Katrina Percy’s role leading Southern Health had become
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Welsh Gov launch universal health programme for children up to 7 years old
Healthy Child Wales, a programme that will ensure every child up to the age of seven receives consistent and universal health services in Wales, was launched by the Minister for
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Most with ‘invisible’ health issues worry about telling others of condition
People with mental health problems and other “invisible” illnesses worry about telling those around them about their conditions, a survey has found. Research published for Invisible Illness Week found that
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