The Latest Care News

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  Teenagers urged to get MenB vaccine before Christmas party season

  Teenagers and students have been set a deadline of 31 December to start their meningitis B vaccination. Health officials are urging young people to have the first of two injections before the Christmas party season, when lots of people mix. Earlier this year 20 teenagers in Kent contracted meningitis B; nine needed intensive care and two died.

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  £40 million to help GPs keep vulnerable patients out of hospital this winter

  Around 300,000 vulnerable patients will get extra support from their GP this winter to help keep them out of hospital. The government has earmarked £40 million for people with conditions including heart disease, frailty and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, paying for health checks, home assessments and medication reviews as the NHS prepares for winter pressures.

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  £40 million to help GPs keep vulnerable patients out of hospital this winter

  Around 300,000 vulnerable patients will get extra support from their GP this winter to help keep them out of hospital. The government has earmarked £40 million for people with conditions including heart disease, frailty and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, paying for health checks, home assessments and medication reviews as the NHS prepares for winter pressures.

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  £40 million to help GPs keep vulnerable patients out of hospital this winter

  Around 300,000 vulnerable patients will get extra support from their GP this winter to help keep them out of hospital. The government has earmarked £40 million for people with conditions including heart disease, frailty and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, paying for health checks, home assessments and medication reviews as the NHS prepares for winter pressures.

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  Young carers are 'hiding in plain sight', says charity

  A Surrey charity says young carers are 'hiding in plain sight' because caring has become normal for them. My Time for Young Carers, which Children in Need supports to run clubs and holiday activities, told BBC South East that teachers, neighbours and family members should understand the emotional impact of caring and be ready to talk about the signs.

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  £40 million to help GPs keep vulnerable patients out of hospital this winter

  Around 300,000 vulnerable patients will get extra support from their GP this winter to help keep them out of hospital. The government has earmarked £40 million for people with conditions including heart disease, frailty and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, paying for health checks, home assessments and medication reviews as the NHS prepares for winter pressures.

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  Winter warning for NHS as more than 3,500 people a day receive corridor care

  More than 3,500 patients a day were treated in hospital corridors or makeshift areas in England last month, according to new NHS figures. The waiting list for hospital treatment has also risen to its highest level in nearly a year. The government says a new GP programme will help frail and elderly people stay well at home.

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  Care home residents share wartime memories for Remembrance

  It has been a poignant week in the care sector as the country marks Remembrance. In care homes across the UK, older people have been sharing and reflecting on their memories of wars and conflicts. Veterans stress that the annual Remembrance events are not just about looking back, but a reminder to future generations of the perils of war.

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  Many people in denial about ageing and unaware of social care costs

  Baroness Louise Casey, who is leading a review of adult social care, says many people are in denial about getting older and focused on trying to stay young. She warns this leaves social care a forgotten 'Cinderella service'. New research from her commission describes a fragmented system with no one in charge overall.

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  Young carer tells Children in Need she feels forgotten and burnt out

  A young carer from Wales has told Children in Need that she feels forgotten about and completely burnt out. Madeline, 16, from Bridgend, looks after her mum and grandad while still at school. She is one of an estimated 170,000 young carers in the UK, and says caring is both physically and mentally demanding.

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  People taking out extra cash in sign of Be Ready campaign impact

  Last week the overall value of cash machine withdrawals rose year on year for the first time in 2026. The Link cash machine network says some people may be following government advice to be prepared for an emergency. The average withdrawal was just under £105, while total cash withdrawn had otherwise been falling by 4.6% a year.

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  Mum who cared for son through chemotherapy faces Carer's Allowance overpayment

  A mother who cared for her son through chemotherapy has been told she was overpaid Carer's Allowance and could face court. Samantha Richards told the Big Issue she didn't know all the rules on earning while claiming. She works 10 hours a week at a supermarket, below the earnings threshold, but an hour or two of overtime would trigger repayment.

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  David Cameron calls for NHS access to Alzheimer's drugs

  Former Prime Minister David Cameron is calling for NHS access to drugs that slow Alzheimer's disease. The Telegraph reports he has joined dementia specialists and former health ministers pressing for action, including a maximum 18-week wait for a dementia diagnosis. The treatments are available privately but were rejected for routine NHS use on cost grounds. The Government says independent assessments are continuing.

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  Queen praises power of nature as therapy during hospice visit

  The Queen has praised the power of nature during a visit to the Royal Trinity Hospice in Clapham, south London, one of her oldest patronages. Camilla met nurses, doctors, patients and families, and spent time with a monthly bereavement group that uses nature therapy to help people cope with loss.

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  Cuppa with a Carer: meet Somerset foster carers

  People in Somerset can meet foster carers over a free coffee and cake this month. The informal Cuppa with a Carer sessions are a chance to ask questions about fostering, with no commitment. They're at Fosso Lounge in Wells on 18 November, 10.30am to 1pm, and Barolo Lounge in Yeovil on 23 November, 6pm to 8pm. Somerset Council says more local carers are needed.

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  Twelve birth centres in England have closed since 2019

  Twelve birth centres in England have closed since 2019, reducing the choices pregnant women have about where to give birth, according to campaigners. Hazel Williams of Birthrights says recent years have brought restrictions on where women can give birth, and campaigners warn the closures mean longer journeys, higher costs and greater uncertainty.

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  GP blood test trial aims to spot cancers earlier

  A new trial at more than 200 GP practices in England aims to diagnose common cancers earlier. More than 20,000 NHS patients will take part, with simple blood tests used to spot prostate, ovarian, bowel, stomach and liver cancers. Patients aged 45 or over with abdominal bloating or discomfort may be invited to join. Almost 35,000 people die from these cancers each year.

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  Most hospital staff show signs of shift work disorder

  Most hospital workers report insomnia and sleepiness, a combination known as shift work disorder, according to new research. A study of 440 staff at two NHS trusts found three in four showed signs of the disorder, which can lead to depression and anxiety. The Royal College of Nursing said shift work and short staffing posed a risk to patient safety.

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  £40 million to help GPs keep vulnerable patients out of hospital this winter

  Around 300,000 vulnerable patients will get extra support from their GP this winter to help keep them out of hospital. The government has earmarked £40 million for people with conditions including heart disease, frailty and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, paying for health checks, home assessments and medication reviews as the NHS prepares for winter pressures.

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  New money support service for Norfolk's unpaid carers

  Norfolk's 'hidden army' of unpaid carers is set to get extra help managing their money. Caring Together Charity is launching a new Money to Care service after receiving a grant of almost £200,000 from Norfolk County Council. It will help carers cope with debt, benefits and employment. There are estimated to be around 95,000 unpaid carers in Norfolk.