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Experiences of sex workers key to tackling exploitation, new book

By Iain MacDonald20th August 2015News England

Efforts to tackle sexual exploitation and support adults involved in sex work would be more effective if those involved are listened to and allowed to contribute to developing policy and

In-depth health and care feedback aims to improve patient outcomes

By Iain MacDonald20th August 2015News Scotland

A new £300,000 University of Stirling-led project aims to improve NHS services by ensuring decisions are informed by greater in-depth feedback from patients. The two-year project will improve the way

Alcohol and coffee linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer’s

By The Press Association20th August 2015News England

Statins, anti-inflammatory drugs, alcoholic drinks and coffee have all been linked to a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s, scientists have said. But diabetes, depression and high blood pressure can increase

Drinking guidelines are a poor fit with Britain’s heavy drinking habits

By Iain MacDonald6th August 2015News England

The Government’s current alcohol guidelines are unrealistic and largely ignored because they have little relevance to people’s drinking habits, according to a new report by the University of Sheffield’s Alcohol

Engage: Alcohol guidelines ignore how people drink – that’s why they’re not heeded

By Melanie Lovatt6th August 2015Engage

As part of the government’s strategy to cut the human and economic cost of alcohol misuse, it currently recommends that men and women shouldn’t regularly drink more than three to

New Essex research trial offers free online therapy for depression

By Iain MacDonald3rd August 2015Education & Training

Researchers from the University of Exeter have launched a large-scale research study to improve understanding of treatments that are currently offered to people with depression. The aim of the trial

Cardiff scientists decode schizophrenia’s “Rosetta Stone” gene

By Iain MacDonald29th July 2015News Wales

Cardiff University scientists have identified a critical function of what they believe to be schizophrenia’s “Rosetta Stone” gene that could hold the key to decoding the function of all genes

Major Scotland-wide study on ageing and improving elderly health

By Iain MacDonald28th July 2015News Scotland

A major Scotland-wide study of the health, economic and social circumstances of people aged 50-plus aims to lead to improvements to their health and wellbeing. Launched this week, the University

Engage: How to implement the University of Birmingham’s research into social care micro-enterprises

By Chris Wilson23rd July 2015Engage

In July 2015, the University of Birmingham released a report ‘Micro-Enterprises: Small enough to care?’ The report summarised the findings of a two year evaluation of micro-enterprises in social care

Breast cancer drugs cut premature death risk by 40%

By The Press Association23rd July 2015News England

Breast cancer drugs that suppress the body’s production of oestrogen significantly reduce the risk of premature death, a study has shown. The findings are expected to influence clinical guidelines on

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Experiences of sex workers key to tackling exploitation, new book

In-depth health and care feedback aims to improve patient outcomes

Alcohol and coffee linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer’s

Drinking guidelines are a poor fit with Britain’s heavy drinking habits

Engage: Alcohol guidelines ignore how people drink – that’s why they’re not heeded

New Essex research trial offers free online therapy for depression

Cardiff scientists decode schizophrenia’s “Rosetta Stone” gene

Major Scotland-wide study on ageing and improving elderly health

Breast cancer drugs cut premature death risk by 40%

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: Research

Experiences of sex workers key to tackling exploitation, new book

In-depth health and care feedback aims to improve patient outcomes

Alcohol and coffee linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer’s

Drinking guidelines are a poor fit with Britain’s heavy drinking habits

Engage: Alcohol guidelines ignore how people drink – that’s why they’re not heeded

New Essex research trial offers free online therapy for depression

Cardiff scientists decode schizophrenia’s “Rosetta Stone” gene

Major Scotland-wide study on ageing and improving elderly health

Engage: How to implement the University of Birmingham’s research into social care micro-enterprises

Breast cancer drugs cut premature death risk by 40%