Recently widowed people face increase risk of dementia diagnosis
Awareness of the period following partner loss could speed up dementia diagnosis and necessary care, a study has found. Individuals…
Doctors’ workloads impacting patient care, report finds
A report by the General Medical Council has found a direct link between doctors’ mental wellbeing and patient care. The Caring…
Advice for older people following cold weather alert
The Met Office has issued a level two cold weather alert for parts of England. Following warnings that severely cold…
Treating hearing loss may stave off dementia
A study has found a link between the very early stages of hearing loss and cognitive decline. Researchers at Columbia…
Researchers develop app to help veterans tackle alcohol addiction
Researchers have developed an app to help ex-service personnel reduce their alcohol consumption. The app was developed by researchers at…
Modular homes to support special educational needs students in Bristol
Modular homes will be built in Bristol for students with special educational needs (SENs). The students at the City of…
Cost of dementia care to treble by 2040 report says
The cost of social care for people living with dementia will nearly treble by 2040, a report by the Care Policy…
Life expectancy declining due to social inequality
Life expectancy is now as low as it was 16 years ago a report has found. A new report exploring…
