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Doctors call for urgent stroke screening programme in bid to prevent 2,000 deaths a year

GPs would check pulses of everyone over 65 and refer those with irregular pulses for further testing A national screening programme for over-65s should be ‘urgently’ introduced to reduce the number of premature deaths caused by stroke, according to medical experts. The call to the UK and Scottish governments was … Continue reading

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London doctor survey warning over NHS dementia demand

Government reforms of the NHS will not tackle the growing demand from dementia sufferers, a study analysing London services has shown. The study from the think-tank the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) found one in three GPs were unable to diagnose the illness. The Department of Health said it … Continue reading

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‘Derek has Alzheimer’s but we still enjoy life’

While many fear dementia, for Derek and Yvonne Wilson the certainty of a diagnosis has given them a new lease of life. Mrs Wilson, 75, began to suspect something was wrong with her husband Derek in late 2006 when he started to become oddly aggressive. “There were things that he … Continue reading

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NHS Reforms considered ‘Risky’

Health reforms planned by the Government are “extraordinarily risky” and could lead to lower standards of care, a report from the NHS Confederation is expected to warn. The organisation, which represents hospitals and primary care trusts, agrees reform is needed but will criticise Health Secretary Andrew Lansley for failing to … Continue reading

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NHS Confederation “deeply worried” at cuts to council care budgets

The acting chief executive of the NHS Confederation has said he is “deeply worried” about the impact cuts to local government budgets could have on the provision of social care, warning that this could cause serious problems for the NHS. Nigel Edwards voiced concern at a growing trend for councils … Continue reading

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What if I have dementia? What can I do?

  A diagnosis of dementia often comes as a shock. Even if you have been half expecting it, this will be a worrying and upsetting time. It will also be hard for those close to you. You will all need a great deal of reassurance and support. However, there is … Continue reading

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What is Alzheimer’s disease?

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting around 465,000 people in the UK. The term ‘dementia’ is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions. This factsheet outlines the symptoms and risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease, and describes … Continue reading

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