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Manchester study finds NHS ‘unfairness’ is exacerbating health inequalities among ethnic minorities

By Megan Baynes, Reporter29th January 2021Education & Training, News England

The NHS is “failing” people from ethnic minority backgrounds, according to England’s most extensive study of the issue. The study, from the University of Manchester, found the average health of

‘Total cultural shift’ needed to improve working conditions in care home sector, new research

By The Press Association18th December 2020News Scotland

A “total cultural shift” is needed in the care home sector to make it a more decent place to work, according to a new report. The University of the West

Dame Judi Dench among celebrities urging Government to fulfil dementia research pledge

By Alex Green, Reporter4th December 2020News England

Dame Judi Dench, Stephen Fry, Brian Cox and Dame Harriet Walter have called on the Government to fulfil its election promise to double investment in dementia research. During the last

University of Oxford to lead trial into inhaled steroid as potential at-home treatment for coronavirus

By Nina Massey, Reporter27th November 2020Education & Training

An inhaled steroid will be investigated as a possible treatment for coronavirus as part of a national trial. Budesonide will form part of the UK’s priority platform trial for Covid-19

Universities study finds ‘Z-drugs’ linked to increased risk of falls in dementia patients

By Rod Minchin, Reporter24th November 2020Education & Training

Strong sleeping pills known as “Z-drugs” are linked to an increased risk of falls, fractures and stroke among people with dementia, according to a study. Sleep disturbance is common among

First MS clinical trial with focus on people who cannot walk to start recruiting participants

By Nina Massey, Reporter19th November 202019th November 2020Education & Training

The first multiple sclerosis (MS) clinical trial focusing only on people who cannot walk will start recruiting participants next year. The ChariotMS study will test whether cladribine tablets (Mavenclad), which

Oxford coronavirus vaccine produces strong immune response in older adults, early data suggests

By Nina Massey, Reporter19th November 2020News England

Hopes have been raised that the UK could produce a successful coronavirus vaccine after data from the University of Oxford showed its jab provokes a strong immune response in older

Study finds 38% of older adults in London psychiatric wards had Covid-19 at pandemic peak

By Nina Massey, Reporter6th October 2020Education & Training, News England

At least 38% of older adults in psychiatric wards in London were infected with Covid-19 at the height of the pandemic, a new study has suggested. University College London (UCL)

Victims of domestic violence who have accessed Clare’s Law asked to share experiences

By Kim Pilling, Reporter18th September 2020News England

Victims of domestic abuse who have accessed Clare’s Law are asked to share their experiences as part of a research project. The legislation named in memory of Clare Wood, 36

Care home study finds robots improve mental health and loneliness in older people

By The Press Association8th September 20208th September 2020News England

Robots could be introduced to help care for the elderly after a study showed they can improve mental health and have the potential to reduce loneliness in older people. The

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Manchester study finds NHS ‘unfairness’ is exacerbating health inequalities among ethnic minorities

‘Total cultural shift’ needed to improve working conditions in care home sector, new research

Dame Judi Dench among celebrities urging Government to fulfil dementia research pledge

University of Oxford to lead trial into inhaled steroid as potential at-home treatment for coronavirus

Universities study finds ‘Z-drugs’ linked to increased risk of falls in dementia patients

First MS clinical trial with focus on people who cannot walk to start recruiting participants

Oxford coronavirus vaccine produces strong immune response in older adults, early data suggests

Study finds 38% of older adults in London psychiatric wards had Covid-19 at pandemic peak

Victims of domestic violence who have accessed Clare’s Law asked to share experiences

Care home study finds robots improve mental health and loneliness in older people

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

Manchester study finds NHS ‘unfairness’ is exacerbating health inequalities among ethnic minorities

‘Total cultural shift’ needed to improve working conditions in care home sector, new research

Dame Judi Dench among celebrities urging Government to fulfil dementia research pledge

University of Oxford to lead trial into inhaled steroid as potential at-home treatment for coronavirus

Universities study finds ‘Z-drugs’ linked to increased risk of falls in dementia patients

First MS clinical trial with focus on people who cannot walk to start recruiting participants

Oxford coronavirus vaccine produces strong immune response in older adults, early data suggests

Study finds 38% of older adults in London psychiatric wards had Covid-19 at pandemic peak

Victims of domestic violence who have accessed Clare’s Law asked to share experiences

Care home study finds robots improve mental health and loneliness in older people