The latest care news (from our friends at Care Radio)
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People with type 1 diabetes enduring “stress and anxiety”
The latest drug shortage to affect the UK could impact over 400 000 people living with the condition
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Take care at animal attractions
The UK Health and Security Agency are urging people to take care when visiting animal attractions like petting farms and zoo
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Treatment available from pharmacists
NHS is reminding patients that they can get treatment for a series of common conditions from their pharmacist and don’t need to see a GP
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Stolen NHS data on dark web
Bosses at NHS Dumfries and Galloway say data stolen during a recent cyber attack has been published online.
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Technology can have the greatest impact for social care.
Study suggests wearable devices and sensors can be used to collect data, from activity levels to blood sugar monitoring
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County services rated an average of three out of 10
The Herts Parent Carer Involvement has published the results of its latest questionnaire
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One child in every 100 in Wales is now living in care
First Minister Vaughan Gething has also warned far too many children and young people do not have a good experience of the care system
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"Game-changing" new laser beam therapy
The Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy targets the part of the brain that causes seizures
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Maidenhead co-workers raising money for carers
A team of co-workers from Maidenhead are taking on the Three Peaks challenge to raise money for The Carer's Trust.
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New benefit for unpaid carers in Scotland
Thousands more unpaid carers in Scotland will be eligible for a new benefit, subject to the approval.
The Latest National and International News
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Tory MP defects to Labour
Tory MP Natalie Elphicke has defected to Labour, hitting out at the broken promises of the Government.
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Children with allergies show dramatic improvement
Children given everyday foods to treat milk and peanut allergies are showing dramatic signs of improvement.
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Ofcom reveals new online safety rules
Ofcom says social media platforms must take action to stop their algorithms recommending harmful content to children.
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UK construction rebound picks up pace
A rebound in the UK’s construction industry has picked up pace with activity rising at the fastest rate in more than a year, despite a persistent slump in housebuilding.
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UN Israel prevented access to Rafah crossing
The UN humanitarian aid agency said that Israeli authorities have denied it access to the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt that is now in the control of the Israeli Defence Forces.
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Eurovision fans in national costumes for song contest
More than a third of Britons will be tuning into this week’s Eurovision Song Contest, with some dressing up in national costumes, new research suggests.
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Kyren Wilson has won the World Snooker Championship
He beat Jak Jones 18-14 in the final in Sheffield
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David Moyes to leave West Ham at end of season
The club say it is by mutual consent
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Sunak determined to fight on
PM insists election not a foregone conclusion
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Hamas has announced it has accepted an Egyptian Qatari ceasefire proposal
The Hamas militant group says it has accepted an Egyptian-Qatari ceasefire proposal to halt the seven-month war with Israel.
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