Academics at Manchester Metropolitan University are working in partnership with Age UK Stockport to help combat loneliness for older people during the festive period and winter months. A recent study
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A former chef to the Royal family has given advice about preparing food for people with dementia. Peter Morgan-Jones, who has also previously worked in Michelin starred restaurants in Australia
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Cruel care workers who tormented dementia patients by torturing their “comfort doll” burst into tears as they were jailed. Shauna Higgin, 20, and Victoria Johnson, 23, shared video clips and
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A domestic abuse victim whose personal details and a recording of a 999 call were used in a training session without her permission has received a payout of £75,000 from
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More than half a million people in Greater Manchester are living in poverty despite its economic success, a report has found. Greater Manchester – which is the UK’s third largest
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A good hair day not only affects how we look but also impacts on how we feel and a new study, led by the University of Stirling, highlights for the
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More than half of young people who died by suicide had previously self-harmed, a report looking at dozens of deaths found. Bereavement, physical illness, school pressures and bullying were among
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Manchester, Salford and Manchester Metropolitan universities are teaming up in a new initiative to combat dementia in the region and beyond. To mark Dementia Awareness Week last week, leading researchers
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Greater Manchester has taken control of its £6 billion annual health budget in a “landmark” power transfer. It is the first time the Government has devolved health spending to a
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A new £10 million project aims to make Manchester more “age friendly” for older people. Dr Stefan White from the Manchester School of Architecture and partners Southway Housing have been
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