Care News
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Carer in Australia has been taken to court for leaving an autistic client in a locked car
Police broke into the car when they were alerted to the man as temperatures were 40 degrees
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Scottish MP urges constituents to apply for Take A Break grant
The respite grant is for carers of disabled children aged up to 20
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95 year old in Scotland has now been told her carers have been cut
The local council say they regret they have to make cuts in who qualifies for carers
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Carers having to pay back benefits has a chilling echo of the Post Office IT scandal
Kate Garraway, who looked after her husband Derek, was responding to stories about the Department of Work and Pensions pursuing unpaid carers for breaching the rules
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NHS encouraging local dental practices to hire new dentists
It's part of the government's NHS dental recovery plan.
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Over half of England's care home residents have had their spring COVID-19 jab
Over one hundred and fifty thousand people have received the jab, and those who are still eligible for the vaccination are being urged to come forward as soon as possible
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Government rejecting applications for disability benefit
The Department for Work and Pensions say they are modernising the disability benefit system to target those who need it most.
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GPs across England struggling to find work
The British Medical Association says that GP practices are unable to afford to hire the GPs that they need
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Fostering Network has launched its annual survey
By gathering evidence from the survey on the Fostering Network website they want to track changes in trends in fostering and use their findings to better represent foster carers.
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£16 million fund to address the exploitation of overseas adult social care staff
the focus has shifted to preventing and responding to unethical employment practices due to concerns about exploitation
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South West of England has been rated the best place to be an NHS nurse
The South West particularly excels in staff morale and recognition, according the NHS staff survey
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it’s International Nurses’ Day
The day is intended to celebrate the contribution nurses make to society around the world.
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700 years to get rid of NHS waiting lists!
Getting back to the levels of January 2023 would take 30 years at the current rate
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Yorkshire mums and babies are becoming stars.
They’re two of the families taking part in a project called Born and Bred in Wakefield
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NHS Foundation Trust in Peterborough accused of a cover up
It had been due to look into deaths in the mental health unit but the review has now been scrapped
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The next generation of healthcare
Currently a building site, but it will be home to state-of-the-art cancer treatment centres when opened.
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Benefit overpayments to carers brings risk of debt and prosecution, figures say
Thousands of unpaid carers risk debt and legal issues due to unchecked benefit overpayments, according to an investigation by journalists with the Guardian
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New-born lambs evoke residents’ nostalgia as they are given care-home tour
The creatures, all less than twelve days old, were from the staff member’s family business
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Two year programme to launch gentler form of tennis for older people
The sport of “walking tennis” adapts the traditional game’s rules to accommodate all abilities
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NHS trust apologises after receptionist’s immigration questions to patient
The incident, reported by a BBC journalist, involved a man with a serious condition requiring urgent attention
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A carer's tale takes centre stage at Brighton Fringe
Georgie Steele says her performances should uncover the absurd, hilarious and devastating stories of disability in our society
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Multiple charities join in call for better palliative care
The charities are lobbying the next government to prioritize funding and support for palliative care to ensure dignity for all citizens.
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Teams behind sun awareness week, running now, aim to reduce skin cancer
Key advice for patients and carers includes using high SPF sunscreen, covering up during peak hours, and wearing protective clothing
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New mums benefit from digitisation of NHS maternity services
The app should allow inclusive access to medical notes and midwife support, reducing environmental impact and enhancing patient involvement
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People with type 1 diabetes enduring “stress and anxiety”
The latest drug shortage to affect the UK could impact over 400 000 people living with the condition
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Take care at animal attractions
The UK Health and Security Agency are urging people to take care when visiting animal attractions like petting farms and zoo
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Treatment available from pharmacists
NHS is reminding patients that they can get treatment for a series of common conditions from their pharmacist and don’t need to see a GP
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Stolen NHS data on dark web
Bosses at NHS Dumfries and Galloway say data stolen during a recent cyber attack has been published online.
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Technology can have the greatest impact for social care.
Study suggests wearable devices and sensors can be used to collect data, from activity levels to blood sugar monitoring
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County services rated an average of three out of 10
The Herts Parent Carer Involvement has published the results of its latest questionnaire
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One child in every 100 in Wales is now living in care
First Minister Vaughan Gething has also warned far too many children and young people do not have a good experience of the care system
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"Game-changing" new laser beam therapy
The Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy targets the part of the brain that causes seizures
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Maidenhead co-workers raising money for carers
A team of co-workers from Maidenhead are taking on the Three Peaks challenge to raise money for The Carer's Trust.
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New benefit for unpaid carers in Scotland
Thousands more unpaid carers in Scotland will be eligible for a new benefit, subject to the approval.
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Life saving treatment for sickle cell disease
Thousands of patients with sickle cell disease are now able to get a life-saving treatment on the NHS
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NHS staff cuts
Senior health leaders are warning that hospitals are being forced to cut medical staff and threatening patient care
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Where's the best country to retire?
The UK is number 35, ahead of Germany, Australia, Ireland, Italy, and the USA.
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Decrease in visas for health
The UK Home Office is reporting a significant decrease in visas granted to health care.
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Surprise delivery for care home
Sophie was working at at Wykeham House in Horley when she went into labour
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NHS Scotland spends £30 million on locum
A freedom of information request has shown that the NHS in Scotland spent nearly £30 million on locum psychiatrists in a year
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Health secretary to close hormone loopholes
Health Secretary has pledged to close any loopholes which could see online providers prescribe hormones to gender-questioning children
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U-turn on mental health support
NHS England has U-turned on funding cuts in mental health support
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Unpaid carers in Northern Ireland left behind
Unpaid carers in Northern Ireland are being left behind as a new employment law comes into force in the rest of the UK.
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Key service under council control in Bath
Key services providing support to people with social care needs and learning disabilities have been brought under the direct council control.
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Children let down by a lack of research and "remarkably weak" evidence
Landmark reviews says children have been let down by a lack of research and "remarkably weak" evidence on medical interventions in gender care
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Nursing home placed into special measures
The Care Quality Commission places nursing home into special measures after inspectors were called in to investigate claims residents' safety, care and dignity were being compromised
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Tobacco style warnings for sunbeds
Skin Cancer UK is calling on the Government to make tobacco style warning signs mandatory in tanning salons
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Rebrand for Welsh Ambulance Service
The Welsh Ambulance Service has rebranded after being awarded University Trust status
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Usdaw welcomes new rights for carers
Retail union Usdaw has welcomed a new law that gives people with caring responsibilities a right to unpaid leave
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Unpaid carers being forced to repay huge sums
It’s claimed tens of thousands of unpaid carers are being forced to repay huge sums and threatened with criminal prosecution
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Hepatitis C rapid testing technology
Thousands of people unknowingly living with hepatitis C are to be identified, diagnosed and cured
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Sexual harassment in the NHS
New research suggests there are widespread incidents of sexual harassment in the NHS
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Good news for those with type 1 diabetes
Tens of thousands of adults and children living with the disease across England could receive an artificial pancreas
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MMR catch-up campaign update
MMR catch-up campaign has brought about tens of thousands of jabs delivered in the first three months of the year.
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UK trial for cutting duration of MRI scans
Cutting the duration of MRI scans for suspected prostate cancer patients by a third would make the scans cheaper and more accessible.
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Social care charity increases wages by 10%
A social care charity based in North West England is raising wages for its 1,800 social care workers by 10%
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Two new trials for dementia diagnosis
Two UK research teams are launching major clinical trials to identify a blood test for diagnosing dementia.
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Social leasing scheme for electric cars
A climate charity is proposing a social leasing scheme for electric cars for care workers.
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Concerns about mental health and staff retention
There are significant concerns about mental health and staff retention within social work profession
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Voluntary groups in Lancashire at crisis point
Voluntary groups in Lancashire are at crisis point because the NHS is referring too many people for help
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Mental health training for teachers
Teachers need more mental health training according to their union
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Life anxiety is an illness
Work and Pensions Secretary believes the normal anxieties of life are now being considered as an illness
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One in Seven NHS patients in London waiting for over a year
one in every seven NHS patients in the capital have been waiting at least 12 months for treatmen