Harm caused by alcohol extends far beyond individual drinkers
The majority of people in Britain are harmed by others’ drinking, according to a new report. The Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) said its research had found that one in
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ONS finds end of life care rated significantly lower in hospital
People whose friend or relative died in a hospital have rated their end of life care “significantly lower” than those whose loved ones died in a hospice, care home or
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New research finds smoking triples chances of mental health problems
Chemicals in tobacco may help trigger serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, a study suggests. New research shows that smoking can triple the chances of developing psychosis. Previously the fact
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£2.7 boost for primary and emergency care research in Wales
Cardiff, alongside partner universities Bangor, Swansea, and South Wales, has been awarded £2.7M to lead the ‘PRIME Centre Wales’ for Primary and Emergency Care Research. The funding from Health and
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Quarter of young people have experienced ‘unsafe’ homelessness, study
A new study finds the numbers of young people being accommodated by local authorities or homeless services across the UK to be over three times higher than those recorded by
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Universities collaborate to research medication errors in care homes
Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have been awarded a £2 million grant from the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) for a five-year research programme into medicines
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Family and relationships symposium proves success for research group
?Research, which aims to narrow a generation gap that is being widened by the ageing of the population, was showcased by the University of Huddersfield’s Families and Intergenerational Relationships Research Group (FaIR) at their
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New approach on mental health care reduced hospital admissions
A novel way of delivering mental health care imported from the USA has reduced the need for hospital admissions for people with psychosis, according to University of York researchers. But
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Study finds new services help to cut numbers of ‘repeat’ care cases
Two new services designed to cut the number of children being removed into care, do work – saving money and transforming lives. This is the conclusion of an interdisciplinary team
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Hate and intimidation ‘everyday reality’ for LGBT people
Some gay people in sleepy villages and rural towns are being relentlessly bullied because of their sexuality – leaving some too scared to leave the house, an expert has warned.
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