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Charity Introduces Green Letter Days to Help Families Affected by Dementia

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Charity Dementia Adventure is launching a series of Green Letter Day dementia-inclusive activities designed to promote social inclusion and improve mental health for those living with dementia, as well as their families, friends, and carers. The initiative will feature a range of engaging activities, including walking cricket, flower arranging, golf days, allotment experiences, boat trips, […]

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Care Sector Struggles to Fill Roles Amid Decline in Overseas Healthcare Visas

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The UK care sector is facing serious recruitment challenges following a significant decline in work visas issued to overseas healthcare professionals, according to newly released Home Office statistics. Official data shows that the number of Health and Care Worker visas granted to international applicants, including dependants, fell by 77% in the twelve months ending June

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Cat Beats Deadly Cancer After Breakthrough Medical Trial

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When Jak, a black domestic short hair cat, was diagnosed with an aggressive head and neck cancer, his prognosis was devastating. Vets gave him just six to eight weeks to live. Thanks to a pioneering medical trial, Jak survived for more than eight months, celebrated one last Christmas with his owners, and helped scientists make

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Government Launches Joint Initiative to Speed Up NHS Access to New Medicines

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The UK government has announced a new joint information sharing agreement designed to accelerate patient access to innovative treatments across England. Under the initiative, pharmaceutical companies will be invited to register early with both the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), enabling parallel decision-making

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Sandstone Expands in North with Acquisition of 60-Bed Cumbria Care Home

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Sandstone Care Group has announced the acquisition of Dalton Court Care Home, a 60-bed facility located in Cockermouth, Cumbria. The home provides specialist nursing care, dementia support, palliative services, end of life care, and short-term respite for adults of all ages. Dalton Court also supports individuals under 65 who are living with early onset dementia

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Care Home Residents Suffering Due to Untreated Hearing Loss, Says White Paper

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Care England, in partnership with Engage and Nightingale Hammerson, has released a compelling new white paper urging immediate and coordinated efforts to improve hearing care for residents in care homes. The paper draws on research conducted by the University of Manchester, specifically by experts at the Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness (ManCAD). The findings

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C. diff Cases Spike in the UK

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Medical experts are raising serious concerns that fatalities may keep rising unless urgent measures are implemented. The infection is caused by a highly contagious bacterium that naturally resides in the human bowel. Dr Kerrie Davies of the C. Diff Trust told Metro: “We cannot afford for more patients to be dying of this every year.” She

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Extreme Heat in the UK: A National Health Warning

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The UK is currently experiencing one of the most intense summers on record. In 2025 alone, the country has endured three major heatwaves, with temperatures frequently climbing above 33°C. Once considered a temperate climate, the UK is now facing the growing threat of dangerous heat and its impact on public health. These extreme conditions have

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UK Health Hacks: Simple Daily Habits to Stay Strong, Fit, and Happy

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Staying healthy in the UK means understanding your body’s needs within a unique climate, healthcare system, and lifestyle culture. Whether you live in bustling London, rainy Manchester, or coastal Cornwall, these top 10 health tips will help you stay fit, energised, and resilient throughout the year. 1. Register with a GP and Use Free NHS

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