Research from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) today shows that treatment to lower blood pressure can reduce Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).

Diabetes care in nursing homes still remains “fragmented” and urgent steps need to be taken to restore the “health and dignity” of older people, leading experts have said.

The perception of former soldiers as being damaged by their experience in the army is wrong and could put off those who need help from getting it, MPs have said.

Research presented in Chicago today at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) reveals differences in diagnosis rates between black and white men in the UK. 

By allowing access to technology today, the NHS can create a better tomorrow for people with Type 1 diabetes, says George Howarth MP. 

The figures released today by the Office for National Statistics show there has been a 7.4% increase in deaths from all forms of dementia – with a 5.3% increase in deaths from vascular and unspecified dementia, and a 13.9% increase in deaths from Alzheimer‘s disease.

The clinical judgement of a registered medical practitioner, rather than the six month time limit, should define what is considered a "terminal illness", says Madeleine Moon MP.

The Government’s official spending watchdog has become the latest body to reject ministers’ claims that a “Brexit dividend” will help fund a huge funding boost for the NHS.

Government Whip and former Transport Minister Paul Maynard MP writes about cerebral palsy which he has had since birth. As a new guide for MPs and their staff is published he writes: "Let’s make sure we play our part in helping every child in the country to gain consistent access to high-quality services, enabling them to achieve their full potential in their future later lives".  

Peers are set to debate the Government’s legislation to reform the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards scheme over four years since the Lords Committee called for it to be replaced. Dods Monitoring's Daniel Laing explains.

CEO of EIT Health, Jan-Philipp Beck writes about his organisation which is a Knowledge and Innovation Community established by the European Institute for Innovation & Technology, an independent EU body set up in 2008 to promote innovation and entrepreneurship across Europe.

Football legend Gordon Banks is urging England fans to turn World Cup fever into dementia fervour.

Alzheimer’s Society have released the below following the appointment of Matt Hancock as the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

Dods Monitoring’s Health consultant Sophie-Rose Feary writes about the funding and policy challenges facing the new Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock.

Independent Age have released the below following the appointment of Matt Hancock as the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

A bill aiming to protect mental health patients from excessive restraint took a leap forward in the House of Commons today, despite fears it could once again be talked out by Conservative MPs.

Dr Stephen Cox, CEO, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) has called on MPs to support a National Strategy for the Prevention of Young Sudden Cardiac Death (YSCD) to help save young lives.

In 2015, universal health coverage was included in the Sustainable Development Goals. We have 12 years left to deliver on that promise and the stakes couldn’t be higher, says Save the Children.

Former Health Minister, Lib Dem MP Norman Lamb writes ahead of today’s Backbench Business House of Commons debate in his name on ‘Future of the Transforming Social Care programme’. He calls for a cross-departmental ministerial taskforce to drive progress.

This Friday is the Third Reading of the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill, and the last chance for it to be passed. It is vital that as many MPs as possible attend and show their support, says Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Mind.

Sajid Javid today paved the way for a law change that could allow the use of cannabis products for medicinal purposes.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report today (Tuesday 3 July) following the completion of 20 local authority area reviews, exploring how older people move between health and social care services and making recommendations for change. 

Health bosses have begun emergency planning for a no-deal Brexit amid fears crashing out of the EU could restrict the supply of medicines, the chief executive of the NHS said today.

Theresa May’s cash boost for the NHS will make "no difference whatsoever" to the immediate funding crisis gripping the health service, Jeremy Corbyn has said.