The latest care news (from our friends at Care Radio)
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Archbishop calls for society wide shift in support for unpaid carers
The Archbishop was responding during Carers Week to the report‘No Choice but to Care’
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Adult social care workers urged to share Covid stories
This will help the inquiry to identify areas for improvement when it begins the public hearings on the care sector in the summer of 2025
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Young Carers missing out on carer's allowance
Carers Trust estimates nearly 20,000 young adult carers are being forced to choose between education and financial support
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20% increase in those at risk from type 2 diabetes
The NHS is investing in a number of initiatives including the Diabetes Prevention Programme which has helped thousands of people stave off a type 2 diagnosis
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Black and ethnic minority people are underrepresented in virtual patient cohorts.
Targeted research needed to understand the barriers to access.
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NHS dental treatment has still not returned to pre-pandemic levels
The British Dental Association (BDA) has said the next government need to take on board the huge knock-on effects the crisis in dentistry is having across the health service.
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London councils object to relocation of specialist cancer service
Richmond Council has voted to request a review by NHS England
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West Lothian Council workers could trigger a summer of strike action
GMB Scotland said its members were being balloted on industrial action - with the first possible strike day falling on July 3.
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Care UK in Portsmouth to remember the hundreds of thousands of those who took part in D-Day
Along with the three forces’ charities and the Merchant Navy Association, more than 100 care homes will take part in the nationwide tribute.
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NHS and social care leaders could save £1 billion annually by adopting an AI-led home healthcare model
By reducing hospitalisations for older adults by 52-70%, this approach frees up over 1,210 hospital bed days monthly
The Latest National and International News
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Lambeth Palace say Justin Welby to finish official duties as Archbishop of Canterbury by 6th January
He announced last week that he'd be quitting his role as Archbishop of Canterbury
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UK Storm Shadow missiles reportedly used by Ukraine in Russia
Wreckage from one of the long-range weapons has reportedly been found in Russia’s Kursk region
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Royal Navy assault ships axed as Healey seeks defence savings
The Defence Secretary is blaming the cuts on the 'dire inheritance' left by the Tories
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Cheryl Tweedy and One Direction members mourn Liam Payne at his funeral
Payne died last month at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony
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Almost 23000 young people in England could face homelessness this Christmas
Almost 23,000 young people could face homelessness this Christmas across England, a youth charity has predicted.
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Many Muslims feel Islamophobia has grown but half more open on identity poll
A majority of Muslims feel Islamophobia and hate against them has become more widespread since the summer riots, but around half also feel able to be more open about their identity, according to a survey.
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Children as young as 11 carrying knives because they feel unsafe report finds
Too many children in England – including some as young as 11 – are carrying knives because they feel unsafe in their neighbourhoods, a report has found.
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Concern as some NHS dentists will accept children only if parents go private
Around one in eight parents claim they have been able to sign up their child to an NHS dentist only if they agree to be a private patient at the surgery, a poll suggests.
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Morning commuters set for disruption after parts of country see heavy snowfall
Commuters face widespread travel disruption on Wednesday morning after parts of the UK saw heavy snowfall and ice.
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Starmer declines to address advice to repair relationship with Elon Musk
Sir Keir Starmer has declined to say whether he would follow the advice of close Labour ally Lord Mandelson and end a feud with US businessman Elon Musk.
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