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New Multi-Million-Pound Initiative to Transform Dementia Research Worldwide

A major new international initiative has been launched to accelerate progress in dementia research and treatment. The Dementia Frontiers Fund, created by Alzheimer’s Research UK in partnership with Gates Ventures, aims to unlock groundbreaking discoveries that could transform understanding of dementia worldwide. Announced on 23 October, the multi-million-pound programme seeks to tackle some of the […]

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Think Tank Urges NHS to Train More Generalist Doctors to Tackle Hospital Gridlock

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The NHS should train more generalist doctors instead of requiring medical graduates to specialise early in their careers, a new report by the Re:State think tank has recommended. Currently, junior doctors in England must select a medical specialty such as cardiology, respiratory medicine or endocrinology within two years of starting work. According to Re:State’s report,

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Care leaders warn CQC report exposes only ‘tip of the iceberg’ in social care crisis

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Care leaders have warned that England’s social care system is on the brink of collapse following the Care Quality Commission’s State of Care report, which they say “barely scratches the surface” of the challenges facing residential and nursing homes. The CQC’s annual assessment, published on Friday, exposed chronic workforce shortages, unsustainable funding pressures, and a

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State of Care Report Warns Community Services ‘Not Ready’ for Shift from Hospitals

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England’s health and social care system remains under intense pressure as it prepares for a major shift from hospital-based treatment to community care, according to the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) latest State of Care report. The annual review, which assesses the performance of NHS and social care services, found that while there are signs of

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“Major Leap Forward” as Menopause Added to NHS 40+ Health Check

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Millions of women across England are set to benefit from a major expansion of the NHS Health Check, as the government confirms that advice and guidance on menopause will be included for the first time. The new measure, described by campaigners as a “major leap forward” for women’s healthcare, will form part of the existing

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NHS Approves New Treatment for Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer

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Around 6,000 men in England with advanced prostate cancer will now be able to access darolutamide (Nubeqa), a newly approved treatment on the NHS that offers a gentler alternative with fewer side effects. Thousands to Benefit from New Prostate Cancer Drug Darolutamide Men with metastatic prostate cancer can now access a “gentler” treatment on the

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UK Health Agency Urges Brits to Wear Masks as Winter Illnesses Spread

UKHSA Urges Brits to Wear Masks as Winter Illnesses Spread

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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is advising people across the country to consider wearing face coverings as the autumn and winter season brings a surge in illnesses. Four main infections are currently circulating — flu, Covid, the common cold, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), all of which tend to spike during colder months. In

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Obesity Fuelling Surge in Cancer Rates Among Adults of All Ages

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A global study has revealed that the growing “cancer epidemic” linked to obesity is not confined to younger adults, but is rising across all age groups. The research, conducted by the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), shows that cancers associated with obesity including thyroid, breast, kidney, endometrial and leukaemia—are increasing at similar rates among both

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Reforms Aim to Protect Rights of People Lacking Mental Capacity

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Vulnerable individuals who lack the mental capacity to make decisions about their care are expected to benefit from sweeping reforms to the current safeguarding system, following a consultation announced by the government. The proposed Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) aim to replace the outdated Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), introducing a simpler, more efficient process that

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Fury as North Wales Health Board Cuts £5,000-a-Year from Complex Nursing Care Funding

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Health leaders and care providers in North Wales have condemned a decision by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to cut funding for some of the region’s most vulnerable patients, describing it as a “travesty” and “utterly ridiculous.” The board is paying over £5,000 a year less for residents in Conwy receiving Continuing Health Care (CHC)

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