Care Radio News
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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
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Number of people with pre diabetes has risen by 11% in Norther Ireland.
These new figures show nearly 200,000 people are living with, or at risk of diabetes.
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Software to reduce hospital waiting times will be rolled out across Scotland over the next year
The national theatre scheduling tool improved operating room efficiency by up to 25%
Programmes coming up ..
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Paul Hutton
10:00am - 1:00pm
Paul says: "It probably sounds a bit twee, but I genuinely am honoured to be giving something back to the amazing people, paid and unpaid, that selflessly help others every day".
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Dave Price with The 80s Show
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Dave says: ""I hope , through my knowledge of music, my sense of humour, and a real interest of how music affects your mood, reaches emotions and prompts memories, I am very much looking forward to being on air with and spending some time with you."
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Martin Emery
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Martin says: "when we think about it, we all probably know somebody - a friend, a colleague or family member - who provides care, either professionally or unpaid. Care Radio is for them."
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Peter Fairhead's Country Show
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Peter says: "I'm absolutely delighted to be part of Care Radio, playing the music I love and have spent the last forty years presenting on the radio".
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Peter Milburn's Sentimental Journey
9:00pm - 11:00pm
For anyone who enjoys a trip down memory lane listening to everyone from Ella Fitzgerald to David Whitfield, Alma Cogan to Dickie Valentine, or Connie Francis to Tony Bennett.
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Late Night Love Songs
11:00pm - 1:00am
Two hours of perfect late night music from across the years, helping you to unwind with some "me" time.
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Matt Rosser
1:00am - 4:00am
Matt says: "people who care for us - in hospitals, homes, wherever care is needed - are people we are lucky to have. If we didn’t acknowledge it before, we certainly do now and we mustn’t stop".
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Paul Hutton
4:00am - 7:00am
Paul says: "It probably sounds a bit twee, but I genuinely am honoured to be giving something back to the amazing people, paid and unpaid, that selflessly help others every day".
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Peter Milburn's Sentimental Journey
7:00am - 9:00am
For anyone who enjoys a trip down memory lane listening to everyone from Ella Fitzgerald to David Whitfield, Alma Cogan to Dickie Valentine, or Connie Francis to Tony Bennett.
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National & International News
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Skateboarding postponed by 48 hours at Olympics as rain continues to wreak havoc
Adverse weather conditions in Paris have led to the Olympic men’s street skateboarding being postponed by 48 hours until Monday.
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SNP Sarwars no austerity under Labour pledge coming back to bite him
Anas Sarwar has been warned his election pledge of “no austerity under Labour” has come back to bite him amid reports the UK Chancellor will announce a £20 billion black hole.
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Common mouth bacteria found to melt certain cancers
A common type of bacteria has been found to make certain cancers “melt”, scientists have discovered.
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Sir Keir Starmer hails excellent Team GB athletes ahead of Paris Olympics
Sir Keir Starmer has extended his well-wishes to Team GB’s 327 athletes after watching flag-bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover lead out the British contingent at the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris.
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Families pay tribute to four men killed after their car crashed into a tree
The families of four men killed after their car crashed into a tree in Gloucestershire have spoken of an “ocean of sadness” after their deaths.
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Celine Dion makes return to public performance at Olympics opening ceremony
Celine Dion has given her first live public performance since revealing she is living with stiff person syndrome (SPS), with a spectacular rendition from the Eiffel Tower at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.
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Reeves expected to approve inflation busting pay hikes for public sector workers
Rachel Reeves is expected to approve above-inflation pay rises for millions of public sector workers next week, amid concerns over the cost of further industrial action if the Government refuses.
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Paris Olympics off to a sodden start with a rain drenched opening ceremony
Paris welcomed the Olympic Games with an opening ceremony like no other as athletes sailed down the River Seine to the sound of Lady Gaga and more, but relentless rain put a dampener on the party.
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Three children who died in house fire are missed beyond measure parents say
The three children who died in an east London house fire are “loved beyond words and missed beyond measure”, their parents said, as they were named for the first time.