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Study challenges stereotypes around mental illness

WebPsychologists at the University of South Florida (USF) are challenging stereotypes surrounding mental illness, finding that people with a history of mental …

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The cost of healthcare is pushing more people into poverty

WebMore than half a billion people are in extreme poverty due to health care costs, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Launched on Universal …

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Charity warns of ‘devastating’ impact of disability benefit proposals

WebHundreds of thousands of people with serious mobility problems, or mental health conditions that put them at substantial risk of harm, will be denied support from …

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Young people are more optimistic than older generations

WebYoung people are more optimistic than older generations. Despite mental health and climate change worries, youth believe in their ability to improve the world, …

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Why independence is key to improving the lives of

WebStephan Liebrecht (pictured), operational director of adults care and support at Barking and Dagenham Council writes on the importance of developing …

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RSPH launches refreshed public health toolkit for healthcare

WebThe Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH) has published a toolkit to support healthcare professionals to record and measure their public health impact. The …

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Office for Health Improvement and Disparities launched

WebHealth disparities across the UK will be tackled through a new approach to public health focused on stopping debilitating health conditions before they develop, as …

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Time to Change to close following government funding cut

WebTime to Change, England’s globally respected mental health anti-stigma and behaviour change campaign, will close on March 31 2021. A spokesman for Time to Change said …

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Shortage of health and care services damaging unpaid carers’ health

WebA widespread lack of support and recognition from health and care services is damaging unpaid carers’ mental health, according to research from Carers UK. People …

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About – SocialCareToday

WebAbout. Socialcare.today is the UK’s online magazine covering Social Care & Health. With daily news and features our respected journalists keep you up to date with what’s …

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New app will help parents improve children’s diet

WebThe NHS Food Scanner App provides parents with the ideal hack to improve their children’s health in 2022. The free App can be downloaded or search ‘Food …

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Feature: 2000 people still detained In ‘modern-day asylums’

WebMore than 2,000 people with learning disabilities were in the hospitals at the end of March, according to latest NHS Digital figures. Of those, 1,205 – 59% – had been …

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New analysis finds 2.6m people over 50 have unmet care needs

Web7% of people in their 50s have an unmet need for care, rising to 12% of those in their 60s, 15% in their 70s, and 21% in their 80s and older. Councils are facing severe …

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NICE recommends new advanced treatment for lymphoma in the UK

WebThe National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has claimed more than 700 people in the UK could benefit from the new treatment for this particular …

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Wigan Council’s health and social care approach praised

WebWigan Council’s approach to health and social care has been highlighted as a model of best practice in a national report. The independent report, released on …

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Free PPE for care providers extended to 2022 – SocialCareToday

WebThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that it will extend the provision of free PPE to health and social care providers until the end of …

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Green light for major new Mental Health Facility In Manchester

WebA new £105.9m specialist mental health unit in Manchester has been given approval by the Government. The Mental Health Unit will replace Park House, the …

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New partnership confirmed to create better bed management

WebHertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) have teamed up with The Access Group to help staff streamline better bed provision across …

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Servelec acquired by Access Group – SocialCareToday

WebServelec is a trusted supplier to NHS trusts and local authorities and has recently acquired Elemental Software, a provider of social prescribing technology. The …

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