mental health

Cost-of-Living Crisis Puts Christmas Traditions at Risk for Millions of Families

Cost-of-Living Crisis Puts Christmas Traditions at Risk for Millions of Families

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Christmas traditions are under threat for six in ten parents as rising living costs continue to squeeze household budgets, according to new research from Nationwide. The building society’s survey of more than 1,000 parents, conducted in partnership with Action for Children, highlights the widening gap in Christmas spending between low- and high-income households. Parents are […]

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Dr Arun Chopra Appointed Interim CEO of CQC Following Sir Julian Hartley’s Departure

Dr Arun Chopra Appointed Interim CEO of CQC Following Sir Julian Hartley’s Departure

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Following the announcement that Sir Julian Hartley would step down as Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) with immediate effect, Dr Arun Chopra has been appointed Interim Chief Executive until a permanent successor is named. Dr Chopra joined CQC in March 2025 as Chief Inspector of Mental Health. He previously served as Medical

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Dementia Recognised for the First Time in New UN Global Health Declaration

Dementia Recognised for the First Time in New UN Global Health Declaration

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Dementia will, for the first time, be officially recognised in the United Nations Political Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and mental health marking a historic milestone for global health policy. The inclusion, announced by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), represents a major breakthrough in acknowledging dementia as a leading cause of death and a critical public

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University of Birmingham film exposes mental health crisis among parent carers

University of Birmingham film exposes mental health crisis among parent carers

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A powerful new short film based on University of Birmingham research is shining a light on the struggles of parents who care for children with disabilities or long-term illnesses and the devastating toll it is taking on their mental health. The film, More than a parent, created by award-winning filmmaker Bhulla Beghal of BlueBell Films

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