Childhood head injury linked to range of adult health problems
“Millions of Brits face dying early because of something they did when they were children,”…
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Targeting ‘addiction switch’ may help combat alcoholism
“Alcoholics are missing ‘vital chemical in their brain’ that helps control addiction,” the Daily Express…
Plaque busting drug shows early promise in preventing Alzheimer’s
“A revolutionary drug that could stop people from ever developing Alzheimer’s disease has been unveiled,”…
Councils still insisting on 15 minute homecare visits
Three quarters (74 per cent) of local authorities in England are still limiting homecare visits…
Older people feel ‘more serene’ than younger adults – study
Older adults have more positive responses about feelings such as serenity, sadness and loneliness than…
Parkinson’s protein test could lead to earlier diagnosis
A test of how sticky a protein molecule is could help diagnose the early stages…
‘Patients at risk’ from length of GP consultations
Patients are being put at risk by GPs being forced to carry out complex consultations…
Alzheimer’s drug study gives ‘tantalising’ results
A drug that destroys the characteristic protein plaques that build up in the brains of…
District nurse cuts ‘put frail at risk’, report suggests
The district nursing service in England is at “breaking point” as unmanageable workloads have left…
multi-sensory activity designed to make the dementia journey easier.
As dementia progresses it can become increasingly hard for carers to provide appropriate games or…
FIRST ‘NATIONAL BOCCIA DAY’ PLANNED BY SPORT’S GOVERNING BODY
Boccia England announces the first National Boccia Day that will take place at sports clubs…
Where are you gaining your CPD education from this year?
Well, The Occupational Therapy Show is the perfect place for you to gain all the CPD you…
Perfect painkiller? Safe alternative to opiates may have been found
The Independent has claimed: “Scientists discover what could be a ‘perfect’ painkiller without side effects”.…
Hundreds of volunteers to help spot early Alzheimer’s
British researchers are hoping to shed new light on the very early stages of Alzheimer’s…
A rock star Occupational Therapy Show line up!
Opening in just twelve weeks’ time, on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th November at the…