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Study: Young adult stroke survivors missing out on support needed to resume work

New research has confirmed young adult stroke survivors are missing out on the support they need to return to work.

27 Apr 2018

Female NHS staff paid a quarter less than their male counterparts

According to latest figures, female NHS staffs are getting paid at least a quarter less than their male counterparts. The figures cover 1.2 million NHS staff in England including doctors, nurses, managers, cleaning staff etc.

6 Apr 2018

New standards for public involvement in research launched across the UK

A set of national standards designed to improve the quality and consistency of public involvement in research launch today at the 2018 Patients First conference - hosted jointly by the AMRC and the ABPI - and at the Involving People Network Annual Meeting 2018.

20 Mar 2018

Genomics England announces appointment of global genomics pioneer as first CEO

Genomics England announces the appointment of its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) today. Global genomics pioneer Professor John Mattick will join Genomics England in June. He will lead the organization as work done in the 100,000 Genomes Project provides the foundation for the systems NHS England is mobilizing in its ground breaking Genomic Medicine Service.

From Genomics England 20 Mar 2018

Groundbreaking 100,000 Genomes Project achieves important milestone to transform NHS care

The Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England and Genomics England today announced reaching the 50,000 whole human genome sequences landmark within the 100,000 Genomes Project.

From Genomics England 20 Mar 2018

Wales participates in the 100,000 Genomes Project

Wales has joined the 100,000 Genomes Project, the Welsh Government announced today. The project, now a UK-wide initiative, seeks to transform patient care, encourage genomic discovery and drive a thriving genomics sector.

From Genomics England 20 Mar 2018

Inhealthcare to provide digital infrastructure for NHS to help protect people from falls

Inhealthcare will provide the digital infrastructure for a new NHS service to help protect people from the devastating impact of falls.

From Inhealthcare Limited 14 Mar 2018

Royal College of Emergency Medicine urges patients to contact MPs regarding healthcare crisis

The unprecedented move comes after data released today showed the worst ever four-hour emergency care performance at just 76.9% at major emergency departments. Sitrep data also showed that in February bed occupancy was at 95.1%.

9 Mar 2018

Research highlights need for more structured educational programs for informal dementia carers

Directly involving the thousands of family members and friends who serve as 'informal carers' for people with dementia in the evaluation of patients' symptoms and behaviour could offer improved insights for healthcare professionals and help alleviate feelings of stress, guilt and isolation felt by many who fulfil these duties, a new study has found.

2 Feb 2018

New projects to develop innovative technologies to address global health challenges

Fifteen projects announced today, 31 January 2018, will develop new healthcare technologies to tackle international health challenges, ranging from the prevention of limb loss by Syrian refugees to faster diagnosis and treatment for parasitic diseases such as malaria.

31 Jan 2018

New initiative seeks to transform the way people live with dementia

Challenge Dementia, supported by Nesta, launches today as the first national search for next generation products, technologies and services that could transform the way people live with dementia helping them to live enjoyable and fulfilling lives for as long as possible.

19 Jan 2018

Dire view from within accident and emergency wards of England and Wales

The heads of accident and emergency (A&E) departments of hospitals all across England and Wales have warned Theresa May that more people are dying prematurely in the corridors of the A&E departments than before.

11 Jan 2018

Children should be vaccinated against flu in the run up to Christmas, warns NHS

Children are “super-spreaders” of flu and should be given the flu vaccine to prevent them passing on illness to grandparents and other vulnerable people over the Christmas period, warns the NHS.

27 Nov 2017

Academics to raise awareness about dangers of pressure ulcers

COMMUTERS are being asked to take a seat – to raise awareness about the dangers of a condition which affects hundreds of thousands every year.

6 Nov 2017

New global trial to test whether exercise could be prescribed alongside prostate cancer treatment

Queen's University Belfast are taking part in a global trial to test whether exercise should be prescribed to treat patients with advanced prostate cancer.

3 Nov 2017

Study highlights huge disparity in child welfare across the UK

A new research study by Queen's University Belfast launched today in partnership with six other UK-based universities has found significant inequalities in child welfare across the UK, with children in the most deprived areas more likely than those in the least deprived to become involved in the child protection system.

9 Oct 2017

Community-based program decreases ED visits, hospitalizations and increases primary care use

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that a community-based program aimed at high users of hospital emergency departments (EDs), reduced ED visits and hospital admissions, while increasing use of primary care providers.

3 Oct 2017

New analysis sheds light on struggles faced by carers in the UK

A new analysis taken from a global survey of 3,086 carers has cast new light on the struggles carers in the UK face today. The analysis reveals the majority of caregivers in the UK are relatively new to caring, with most taking care of someone for five years or less, furthermore, the data reveals 34% are millennials (between the ages of 18 – 34).

15 Sep 2017

Skills for Health and Health Education England introduce new free Oral Healthcare Elearning course

Skills for Health and Health Education England are launching a new free Oral Healthcare Elearning course to support anyone interested in learning more about oral health and mouth care. It will be particularly useful for those providing care for others.

15 Sep 2017

Evergreen Life propels digitalization of the NHS by giving 55 million people access to medical records

Evergreen Life, the App that allows people to manage their health and wellness by placing their personal health record at their fingertips, has surpassed 250,000 users.

From Evergreen Life 13 Sep 2017

Social Care News and Research

Study: Young adult stroke survivors missing out on support needed to resume work

Female NHS staff paid a quarter less than their male counterparts

New standards for public involvement in research launched across the UK

Genomics England announces appointment of global genomics pioneer as first CEO

Groundbreaking 100,000 Genomes Project achieves important milestone to transform NHS care

Wales participates in the 100,000 Genomes Project

Inhealthcare to provide digital infrastructure for NHS to help protect people from falls

Royal College of Emergency Medicine urges patients to contact MPs regarding healthcare crisis

Research highlights need for more structured educational programs for informal dementia carers

New projects to develop innovative technologies to address global health challenges

New initiative seeks to transform the way people live with dementia

Dire view from within accident and emergency wards of England and Wales

Children should be vaccinated against flu in the run up to Christmas, warns NHS

Academics to raise awareness about dangers of pressure ulcers

New global trial to test whether exercise could be prescribed alongside prostate cancer treatment

Study highlights huge disparity in child welfare across the UK

Community-based program decreases ED visits, hospitalizations and increases primary care use

New analysis sheds light on struggles faced by carers in the UK

Skills for Health and Health Education England introduce new free Oral Healthcare Elearning course

Evergreen Life propels digitalization of the NHS by giving 55 million people access to medical records

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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