The latest care news (from our friends at Care Radio)
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Archbishop calls for society wide shift in support for unpaid carers
The Archbishop was responding during Carers Week to the report‘No Choice but to Care’
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Adult social care workers urged to share Covid stories
This will help the inquiry to identify areas for improvement when it begins the public hearings on the care sector in the summer of 2025
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Young Carers missing out on carer's allowance
Carers Trust estimates nearly 20,000 young adult carers are being forced to choose between education and financial support
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20% increase in those at risk from type 2 diabetes
The NHS is investing in a number of initiatives including the Diabetes Prevention Programme which has helped thousands of people stave off a type 2 diagnosis
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Black and ethnic minority people are underrepresented in virtual patient cohorts.
Targeted research needed to understand the barriers to access.
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NHS dental treatment has still not returned to pre-pandemic levels
The British Dental Association (BDA) has said the next government need to take on board the huge knock-on effects the crisis in dentistry is having across the health service.
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London councils object to relocation of specialist cancer service
Richmond Council has voted to request a review by NHS England
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West Lothian Council workers could trigger a summer of strike action
GMB Scotland said its members were being balloted on industrial action - with the first possible strike day falling on July 3.
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Care UK in Portsmouth to remember the hundreds of thousands of those who took part in D-Day
Along with the three forces’ charities and the Merchant Navy Association, more than 100 care homes will take part in the nationwide tribute.
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NHS and social care leaders could save £1 billion annually by adopting an AI-led home healthcare model
By reducing hospitalisations for older adults by 52-70%, this approach frees up over 1,210 hospital bed days monthly
The Latest National and International News
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Kylie Minogue announces world tour
Star will perform dates in England and Scotland
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UK interest rates kept at 5
Bank of England says ‘vital’ inflation stays low
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Nintendos New Console Delayed
Already the rumoured recipient of major release delays, new information from industry insiders reveals the new system from one of the gaming console big three isn't likely to hit shelves until April 2025.
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Im petrified of someone thats no longer alive says Mohamed Al Fayed accuser
Allegations of assault and physical violence against the former Harrods owner
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Falkland Islands were covered in lush rainforest up to 30 million years ago
A researcher from the University of Southampton has found evidence that the treeless, grassland landscape used to be very different
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Watchdog warns action is needed to avoid poor maternity care becoming normalised
A Care Quality Commission report has brought together the findings from 131 inspections
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Study finds young motorists account for 38 of dangerous driving endorsements
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart is calling for restrictions to be imposed on new drivers
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Boy dies after falling from window of house in Nottingham
The eight year old was taken to hospital but died from his injuries
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Pharmacies to be balloted for action over funding cuts
The 'work-to-rule' action could see opening hours cut, and services reduced
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Netanyahu accuses UK of sending mixed messages over support for Israel
Benjamin Netanyahu has accused the UK Government of sending “mixed messages” over its support for Israel and “undermining” the country’s right to self-defence.
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