The government has done little to improve take-up of benefits among pensioners in the past six years and should refocus its efforts to reduce poverty, according to a report published today by Housing 21.
The housing and care organisation, which last reported on the issue in 2003, said up to one-third of pensioners were not taking their [...]

UK researchers have developed a technique which could lead to an eye examination to find Alzheimer’s and other illnesses before symptoms manifest.
The scientists, from University College London, have developed ‘fluorescent markers’ which join on to dying cells, and which can be observed within the retina and show that brain cells are dying.
The researchers have already [...]

The first of a planned chain of up to 30 private hospitals run as John Lewis-style, employee partnerships was launched in Bath yesterday, increasing competition with NHS trusts for patients and health contracts.
Ambitious growth plans unveiled by Circle Health involve employing up to 10,000 staff through an investment of £1.5bn in a chain of clinics designed [...]

The New Year has brought with it an exciting challenge for 247 Professional Health.
A big welcome to Gareth Rogerson who has recently joined us injecting a wealth of knowledge and experience into the company.  With a background of over 10 years  in the provision of care services, 247 Professional Health is lucky to have yet [...]

Millions of older people who take drugs for high blood pressure or heart problems can more than halve their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, according to research.
Use of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) is linked to a “striking decrease” in the chance of getting the condition or of it progressing, especially in men, says a study published in [...]

247 Nursing is on the move!

Due to the development of 247 Professional Health over the last 12 months, we are enjoying the benefits of a fantastic reputation accross the Merseyside and Manchester areas in particular.  Our Nursing division ” 247 Nursing ” is rapidly expanding we are recruiting rapidly to meet demand.
Our clients are expressing [...]

2000
The Care Standards Act
What it did
Led to the establishment of the General Social Care Council in England and the Care Council for Wales in 2001.
It followed two white papers in 1998 and 1999, Modernising Social Services and Building for the Future, which highlighted concerns about failures and low public confidence in social services.
Implications
The Act made [...]

Depression is a problem for over 2.9 million people over Christmas, according to Dr Gowrisunkur consultant psychiatrist from the Priory.
More than 2.9 million people in the UK are diagnosed as having depression  at any one time.  As many as one in three people will be affected by depression at some point in their lives.
People who have [...]

An explosion in the number of people aged over 85 over the coming years will put ‘profound’ pressure on health and social care services, research has shown.
The number of over 85s will increase by one third by 2020 putting extra burden on the NHS and social services, the study found. It could mean almost two million [...]

Merry Christmas

The Department of Health and Ofcom have today announced that a new three-digit number (111) will be piloted in three regions next year.
You might remember this idea from the Next Stage Review, High Quality Care for All: ‘…we should consider options to introduce a new three-digit telephone number to help people find the right local service to [...]

Secretary of State for Health Andy Burnham said “There are still huge challenges in the care and support system. The Green Paper sought people’s views on how we resolve those and create a sustainable system for the long term. In our view, those with the greatest needs cannot wait, and we cannot stand still in meeting [...]