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University of Chichester to host conference exploring death, bereavement and learning disability

By Iain MacDonald13th July 2018Education & Training

The loss of a loved one is a devastating life experience for anyone but for the 1.5 million people in the UK with a learning disability it is additionally bewildering,

‘Despicably greedy’ care home owner jailed for fleecing pensioners out of millions

By Eleanor Barlow13th July 2018News England

A “morally bankrupt” care home owner who took millions of pounds from wealthy pensioners has been jailed for 21 years. David Barton, 64, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on

Double-dosing a ‘contributory factor’ in death of grandfather after medication mix-up

By Dave Higgens6th July 2018News England

A grandfather died after he took twice as much medication as he should have following a “communication breakdown” between two branches of Boots, a coroner has said. The fact Richard

Stirling academic to help World Health Organisation promote personalised elderly care

By Iain MacDonald5th July 2018Education & Training

A University of Stirling academic has been called upon to help the World Health Organisation (WHO) promote personalised care for older people in the Middle East and North Africa. Professor

Aspirin shows promising potential as Alzheimer’s treatment, say scientists

By John von Radowitz3rd July 2018News England

Low dose aspirin may help cells in the brain to clear away a toxic protein molecule at the core of Alzheimer’s, early research suggests. Scientists showed the common pain killer

Health and social care services prioritising individual performance over care of elderly

By Sally Wardle3rd July 2018News England

Health and social care organisations are prioritising individual performance over patients, the health watchdog has warned. Local leaders should be incentivised to work together and judged on how well the

Government announce £215 million funding for research into range of life-limiting conditions

By Jennifer Cockerell2nd July 2018News England

The Government has announced a £215 million package of funding for research into transforming the lives of millions of people living with a range of conditions, including life-long illnesses, mental

Care England call for parity of pay for social care sector nurses

By Iain MacDonald28th June 2018News England

Following the recent pay award for nurses in the NHS, Care England, the largest representative body for independent providers of adult social care, has called for nurses working in independent

University of Wolverhampton signs new five-year courses partnership with care provider

By Iain MacDonald28th June 2018Education & Training

A partnership offering specialist courses to healthcare staff has been signed between the University of Wolverhampton and Compton Care. The courses provide opportunities for healthcare professionals to further develop their

Measures announced to tackle public concern of care home standards in Northern Ireland

By Iain MacDonald27th June 2018News Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health, Richard Pengelly, has said public concern over the quality of care home provision must be addressed. Mr Pengelly was speaking after

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University of Chichester to host conference exploring death, bereavement and learning disability

‘Despicably greedy’ care home owner jailed for fleecing pensioners out of millions

Double-dosing a ‘contributory factor’ in death of grandfather after medication mix-up

Aspirin shows promising potential as Alzheimer’s treatment, say scientists

University of Wolverhampton signs new five-year courses partnership with care provider

Measures announced to tackle public concern of care home standards in Northern Ireland

MPs reject Tory bid to launch another national inquiry into grooming gangs

Elon Musk ‘knows absolutely nothing’ about grooming gangs, Jess Phillips says

Former child abuse inquiry chairwoman urges Government to act over 2022 report

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University of Chichester to host conference exploring death, bereavement and learning disability

‘Despicably greedy’ care home owner jailed for fleecing pensioners out of millions

Double-dosing a ‘contributory factor’ in death of grandfather after medication mix-up

Stirling academic to help World Health Organisation promote personalised elderly care

Aspirin shows promising potential as Alzheimer’s treatment, say scientists

Health and social care services prioritising individual performance over care of elderly

Government announce £215 million funding for research into range of life-limiting conditions

Care England call for parity of pay for social care sector nurses

University of Wolverhampton signs new five-year courses partnership with care provider

Measures announced to tackle public concern of care home standards in Northern Ireland