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Articles tagged with: Health & Social Care
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By Independent Age
Jeremy Hunt's NHS Confederation speech - Response from Independent Age, older people's charity
In response to Jeremy Hunts NHS Confederation speech, Simon Bottery, Director of Policy and External Relations at Independent Age, said:
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By Independent Age
'Worrying' survey reveals affects of council service cutbacks on elderly
In response to the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) budget survey2015, Janet Morrison,Chief Executive of Independent Age the older peoples charity, said:
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By NHS Blood and Transplant
NHS Blood and Transplant sets out plan to save the NHS an additional £3 million a year by cutting the price of blood
NHS Blood and Transplant will reduce the price of blood to 120 per unit as part of their plans for the next five years. The Strategic Plan 2015-2020, published today, demonstrates their aim to deliver savings, improve quality and invest for the future.
Baroness Ludford: Respond to the 700,000 requests to opt out of medical data sharing
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By PoliticsHome
Baroness Ludford: Respond to the 700,000 requests to opt out of medical data sharing
Former Liberal Democrat MEP Baroness Ludford asked the Government to respond to a statement by the Health and Social Care Information Centre that they have been unable to process up to 700,000 requests for individuals to opt out from sharing medical data with third parties.
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By InDependent Diabetes Trust
Preventing diabetes complications - a call to prioritise care
Jenny Hirst, Co-Chair of The InDependent Diabetes Trust, says many of those already living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are not receiving the care they need.
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By Slimming World
Diabetes prevention as important as treatment
Responding to an article written by Keith Vaz MP on the National Diabetes Prevention Programme, Slimming World's Head of PR and Public Affairs, Jenny Caven said:
Parliament must lead on tackling child sex abuse
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By Graham Allen
Parliament must lead on tackling child sex abuse
Labour MP Graham Allen makes the case for creating a National Institute for the Study and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse 
Preventing a diabetes disaster
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By Keith Vaz
Preventing a diabetes disaster
Labour MP Keith Vaz welcomes the decision by Simon Stevens, Chief Executive of the NHS, to announce a National Diabetes Prevention Programme and urges its implementation to be tough and effective.
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By Carers Trust
Putting young adult carers on the map
Local authorities asked to show how they are supporting young adult carers
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By Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
CIEH responds to the Queen's Speech
Responding to announcements in the Queens speech, the Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, Graham Jukes OBE, said:
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By Carers Trust
Carers Trust responds to Queen's Speech: Health services cannot afford to lose carers
Responding to the Queens Speech, Dr Moira Fraser, Director of Policy and Research at Carers Trust said:
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By Age UK
Age UK Comment on Queen's Speech
Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director for Age UK,said:
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By Independent Age
To deliver promise of security in retirement, Gov need to act 'much more boldly
In response to the Queens Speech, Janet Morrison, Chief Executive at Independent Age, said:
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By Nursing and Midwifery Council
Lack of Bill to modernise our legal framework a major setback for patients and the professions
Responding to the omission of a Bill that would introduce significant reforms to Nursing and Midwifery Councils (NMC) outdated legal framework, NMC Chief Executive Jackie Smith said:
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By Dignity in Dying
Dignity in Dying responds to the death of Jeffrey Spector
Sarah Wootton, Chief Executive of Dignity in Dying, said:
Ideal Queen’s Speech: Independent Age calls for the UK to be a better country in which to grow old Partner content
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By Independent Age
Ideal Queen’s Speech: Independent Age calls for the UK to be a better country in which to grow old
As the Queen’s Speech approaches, Independent Age calls for the Government to prioritise the needs of older people in its agenda for the next Parliament 
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By Independent Age
Independent Age comments on ONS report: Persistent Poverty in the UK and EU
In response to ONS report: Persistent Poverty in the UK and EU 2008-2013, Simon Bottery, Director of Policy and External Relations at Independent Age, said:
Ideal Queen's Speech: Age UK calls for a Great Place to Grow Older Bill Partner content
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By Age UK
Ideal Queen's Speech: Age UK calls for a Great Place to Grow Older Bill
As speculation grows over what will be included in next week's Queen's speech, Age UK outlines what it would like to see addressed by the Government's legislative agenda.  
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By Home-Start
Ideal Queen's Speech: a Bill to ensure all children get the right start
The charity Home-Start reveals what they would like to see the Government say in next week's Queen's Speech.
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By Mineral Products Association
“Tell a friend. Save a friend.” – MPA Amplifies Cold Water Safety Message in Launch of Stay Safe Campaign
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has joined forces with the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA), the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) to warn people of the dangers of swimming in open water in quarry lakes, rivers, reservoirs and canals.
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By Independent Age
Prime Minister urged to stick to his promises over older people
David Cameron will need to take bolder steps than any previous leader to deal with a rapidly ageing population.
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By Electrical Safety First
Government’s Recall Review – Electrical Safety First Responds
Responding to the Governments Review of the UKs System for the Recall of Unsafe Products, Electrical Safety First has highlighted the need for a more robust system of recalls and urgent action to increase consumer understanding of risk.
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By Independent Age
Cameron runs the risk of overlooking existing crisis in care
In response to David Camerons speech on the NHS and his comments on caring for the elderly with dignity, Simon Bottery, Director of Policy and External Relations at Independent Age, said:
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By Compassion in Dying
My Life, My Decision events to be held across the country during Dying Matters Week
Events are being held across the country in order to raise awareness of the My Life, My Decision project which supports older people to plan ahead for their future medical treatment.