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Queen’s speech 2012: Draft bill on social care announced

Posted on May 9, 2012 by bunburyadmin

A draft bill on overhauling care and support for elderly and disabled people in England has been announced in the Queen’s Speech. The bill will put “people in control of their care and give them greater choice,” ministers say. The contentious issue of how social care is paid for is … Continue reading →

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Dementia cases ‘to double by 2030′ says World Health Organisation

Posted on April 11, 2012 by bunburyadmin

A new case of dementia is diagnosed every four seconds Less than half of dementia cases are routinely recognised even in high-income countries The number of people suffering dementia around the globe is expected to nearly double to 65.7million sufferers by 2030, the World Health Organisation has warned. By 2050 … Continue reading →

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NHS ageism ‘harming elderly care’

Posted on March 28, 2012 by bunburyadmin

The elderly are being passed around hospitals in England like parcels, often going without treatment because of ageist attitudes, a report suggests. The King’s Fund review said treatable conditions such as incontinence and depression were sometimes ignored. And even diseases like cancer and heart disease were not always tested for, … Continue reading →

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Dementia research funding set to rise to £66m by 2015

Posted on March 26, 2012 by bunburyadmin

Funding for research into dementia is to be doubled to £66m by 2015 to try to make the UK a world leader in the field, David Cameron will announce. The prime minister is expected to say in a speech that the level of diagnosis, understanding and awareness of dementia is … Continue reading →

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The 10p-a-day vitamin supplement that tackles dementia: So why is the drug industry spending billions?

Posted on March 18, 2012 by bunburyadmin

Modern medicine has let us cheat death. We can replace organs, take pills to stave off heart disease, cure many cancers, and control previously fatal conditions such as diabetes. As a result, the average life expectancy is 80, whereas 100 years ago it was 52. Yet now, if these other … Continue reading →

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Care regulator head leaves post

Posted on February 27, 2012 by bunburyadmin

The head of the body regulating health and social care has announced her resignation – as a critical government report into its work is published. Cynthia Bower said it was “time to move on” from her post as England’s Care Quality Commission chief executive. The CQC came under attack last … Continue reading →

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Good Care Guide launch prompts concerns

Posted on February 19, 2012 by bunburyadmin

Concerns have been raised about a new website that lets people post their thoughts on care providers in England. The Good Care Guide aims to give relatives a place to go to share their views on the service they have received from care homes and nurseries. Government watchdogs helped develop … Continue reading →

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Genetic Parkinson’s disease brain cells made in lab

Posted on February 13, 2012 by bunburyadmin

Scientists in the US have successfully made human brain cells in the lab that are an exact replica of genetically caused Parkinson’s disease. The breakthrough means they can now see exactly how mutations in the parkin gene cause the disease in an estimated one in 10 patients with Parkinson’s. And … Continue reading →

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Elderly ‘suffer as social care spending cut’

Posted on January 30, 2012 by bunburyadmin

Spending on social care for the elderly in England is falling this year – despite the assurances of ministers, an analysis by campaigners suggests. The Age UK report said £7.3bn was being budgeted this year – the same as in 2011 – but it represented a drop of 4.5% once … Continue reading →

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Carers ‘missing out on support’, says charity

Posted on January 28, 2012 by bunburyadmin

People looking after someone with cancer are missing out on “vital support and benefits”, a charity has warned. An Ipsos MORI survey of 386 carers for Macmillan Cancer Support suggests 49% have no support of any kind. Just 5% have had a carers’ assessment by their local authority to see … Continue reading →

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