Articles tagged with: Health & Social Care

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11 Jan 2021 Coronavirus

Alzheimer's Society comments on UK COVID-19 vaccines delivery plan

The Government has today set out its UK COVID-19 vaccines delivery plan for vaccinating tens of millions of people by spring.

With Covid rates soaring, the government must help us get the UK off to a “fresh start” in the fight against obesity

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08 Jan 2021 Coronavirus

With Covid rates soaring, the government must help us get the UK off to a “fresh start” in the fight against obesity

As new research reveals the significant impact of losing even a small amount of weight on our long term health, the government must work more closely with weight management services to tackle obesity.

30 Dec 2020 Coronavirus

Matt Hancock Has Said The UK Can "Get Out Of This By Spring" After The Oxford Vaccine Was Approved

The Health Secretary has said the first doses of the newly approved vaccine will be given on Monday amid a surge in new coronavirus cases.

17 Dec 2020 Social affairs

So many students are missing out on access to the free period product scheme in schools

Government must extend this scheme with adequate funding and do more to promote the scheme and encourage schools to sign up.

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17 Dec 2020 Health

Men’s mental health under pressure as suicidal thoughts double in ten years

The charity Mind today reveals new research into men’s mental health showing that, while some progress has been made, men feel worried or low more regularly than ten years ago and are consequently twice as likely to feel suicidal.

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15 Dec 2020 Health

Call for providers to share their views as survey for Hft’s annual Sector Pulse Check opens

Learning disability providers are being encouraged to share their perspective on the last 12 months, including the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, to build an informed picture of the financial health of the social care sector.

MPs, Clinicians and Charity Leaders fight inequalities in heart valve treatment

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15 Dec 2020 Health

MPs, Clinicians and Charity Leaders fight inequalities in heart valve treatment

Valve for Life is raising awareness of valvular heart disease, facilitating access to new therapies such as TAVI, increasing educational standards and reducing obstacles to therapy, and reducing discrimination in access to care.

14 Dec 2020 Coronavirus

It is vital that Inflammatory Bowel Disease is not put on the back-bench

IBD has for far too long been invisible on the political agenda. It is vital that in the coming months, IBD is not put on the back-bench, as it is extraordinarily stressful for sufferers, and ultimately costly to the NHS.

Patients must enjoy a higher standard of care – from diagnosis to treatment

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14 Dec 2020 Coronavirus

Patients must enjoy a higher standard of care – from diagnosis to treatment

Whilst treatment advances and new care models have driven some improvements over the last decade, there is still much more that needs to be done.

24 Nov 2020 Health

When support was needed most during Covid-19, disabled people have been an afterthought

The government's decision to ease the Care Act has been one of the most overt affronts on disabled people's rights. Now is the time to outline what the long-awaited national strategy for disabled people should look like

05 Nov 2020 Political parties

Exclusive: A Tory MP Questioned Health Ministers On Topics Linked To His Family’s Lobbying Firm

Conservative MP Paul Bristow has submitted questions to ministers on a range of health issues linked to his family’s lobbying firm, PoliticsHome can reveal.

05 Nov 2020 Health

Covid-19 has exacerbated existing challenges for those who suffered baby loss

Partners have been excluded from appointments and both mothers and partners have had visiting rights severely restricted, increasing the isolation experienced by bereaved women and their families.

16 Oct 2020 Health

The future of social care: the magic of averages

Insurance models of social care funding have long been mooted by political leaders – but will Boris Johnson make it a reality?

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12 Oct 2020 Health

Half of people do not understand DNRs, new polling from Compassion in Dying finds

More than half of people do not understand DNR orders (Do Not Resuscitate, also known as Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or DNACPR), new polling from Compassion in Dying has found.

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12 Oct 2020 Health

CQC to investigate 'do not resuscitate' orders in care homes - Alzheimer's Society comments

Fiona Carragher, Director of Research and Influencing at Alzheimer’s Society said:

12 Oct 2020 Communities

It is ok not to feel ok. How can we ensure we look after our mental health?

With Covid-19 cases rising and restrictions increasing in parts of the country, it is crucial to look out for our own wellbeing, and support each other in these testing times.

05 Oct 2020 Health

Covid-19 has exposed weaknesses in public services and deepened inequalities

The House of Lords Public Services Committee has found failure in recent years to fund social care adequately and to integrate health and care services has had grave consequences during the pandemic.

25 Sep 2020 Health

Our whistleblowing legislation isn’t fit for purpose, even when it is life or death

Whistleblowers are not properly protected in the law and too often their concerns are ignored. Our legislation needs a complete overhaul to prevent further scandals

10 Sep 2020 Health

On World Suicide Awareness Day, let’s resolve to tackle the stigma around suicide

As we return to work, employers must endeavor to provide a safe space for people to discuss their feelings and experiences.

07 Sep 2020 Health

The Tories promised action for mental health services, yet in the midst of a crisis they've been silent

There has been a worrying 17% increase in suicides from 2017 to 2019. This must be a wake up call for the Government to take mental ill health and suicide prevention seriously.

Decoding diagnostics: building a flexible and resilient diagnostics sector in the COVID-era

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03 Sep 2020 Coronavirus

Decoding diagnostics: building a flexible and resilient diagnostics sector in the COVID-era

Beyond the immediate challenge of COVID-19, the UK must now consider what other steps should be taken to ensure it has a resilient and flexible diagnostics sector that can respond to future pandemics or other diseases with speed and efficiency.

28 Aug 2020 Health

NHS Parliamentary Awards: How you can show support for NHS staff

The wellbeing at work award is an opportunity to recognise good practice in improving the experiences of NHS staff and highlight best practice already taking place across the NHS.

27 Aug 2020 Health

We need to reform assisted dying laws to give terminally ill people the right to die on their own terms

Many MPs, like me, believe the current assisted dying laws lack transparency and are no longer fit for purpose.

20 Aug 2020 Health

The Government's decision to scrap Public Health England during a global pandemic is yet another attempt to duck responsibility

Instead of axing and replacing Public Health England, the Government should be reflecting on their handling of Covid-19 and launch an independent inquiry to learn the lessons of this crisis.