Fund social care through tax – anything else punishes those who need it most
The Tories betray wilful ignorance in refusing to acknowledge that some adults need support all…
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THE IMPORTANCE OF NIGHT TIME POSITIONING IN A CARE HOME ENVIRONMENT
BY ANNA WAUGH, MANAGING DIRECTOR, SIMPLE STUFF WORKS There is often a perception that as…
‘Everyday chemicals’ linked to cancer
“Chemicals in everyday items like cosmetics linked to cancer,” The Independent reports. Research involving genetically…
Heart emergencies on planes need better treatment, say doctors
Airlines should carry more medical equipment for dealing with in-flight cardiac arrests, say doctors. Such…
The Rise of Technology within the Health & Care sector:
The “Rise of Technology” this article title in itself sounds almost Hollywood are we about…
Record number of UK care homes declared insolvent
Seventy-five companies failed in 2016 as councils cut contributions and wage increases raised cost of…
Forget money – we need to rethink what social care should look like
The Greens make the progressive case on funding, but no one else offers a radical…
Cold water ‘just as good as hot’ for handwashing
“Antibacterial handwash is NO better than soap – and cold water kills as many germs…
NHS faces staggering increase in cost of elderly care, academics warn
2.8 million people over 65 will need nursing and social care by 2025 – largely…
How older workers can help the economy
We need employers to actively retain, retrain and recruit older workers, writesPatrick Thomson of the Centre…
Ways to fund social care and reduce the worry
Rosetta Delisle says social care should be paid for by everyone via national insurance or tax,…
Ultra-tough antibiotic to fight superbugs
US scientists have re-engineered a vital antibiotic in a bid to wipe out one of…
Brexit expat retirees ‘may cost NHS millions’
Tens of thousands of expat pensioners may return to the UK to use the NHS…
Beta-blockers ‘useless’ for many heart attack patients, study reports
“Many patients given beta blockers after a heart attack may not benefit from being on…
How to manage back pain
Nearly 10 million working days are lost each year for adults aged 25-64 due to…