The drug, called Paxlovid, is reported to improve symptoms within hours
I'm Matt Jones with news that those most at risk of being hospitalised with COVID are being given a new antiviral treatment at home. The drug, called Paxlovid, is reported to improve symptoms within hours, and according to studies, reduces hospitalisation and death by 88 percent. The drug has been given to more than six thousand patients already. And there'll be more on this and our stories here on Care Radio.
Where's the best country to retire?
The UK is number 35, ahead of Germany, Australia, Ireland, Italy, and the USA.
Decrease in visas for health
The UK Home Office is reporting a significant decrease in visas granted to health care.
Time for a Cuppa
Dementia UK is holding its annual "Time for a Cuppa" fundraiser.
Surprise delivery for care home
Sophie was working at at Wykeham House in Horley when she went into labour
NHS Scotland spends £30 million on locum
A freedom of information request has shown that the NHS in Scotland spent nearly £30 million on locum psychiatrists in a year
Health secretary to close hormone loopholes
Health Secretary has pledged to close any loopholes which could see online providers prescribe hormones to gender-questioning children
U-turn on mental health support
NHS England has U-turned on funding cuts in mental health support
Unpaid carers in Northern Ireland left behind
Unpaid carers in Northern Ireland are being left behind as a new employment law comes into force in the rest of the UK.
Key service under council control in Bath
Key services providing support to people with social care needs and learning disabilities have been brought under the direct council control.
Children let down by a lack of research and "remarkably weak" evidence
Landmark reviews says children have been let down by a lack of research and "remarkably weak" evidence on medical interventions in gender care
Nursing home placed into special measures
The Care Quality Commission places nursing home into special measures after inspectors were called in to investigate claims residents' safety, care and dignity were being compromised
Tobacco style warnings for sunbeds
Skin Cancer UK is calling on the Government to make tobacco style warning signs mandatory in tanning salons
Rebrand for Welsh Ambulance Service
The Welsh Ambulance Service has rebranded after being awarded University Trust status
Usdaw welcomes new rights for carers
Retail union Usdaw has welcomed a new law that gives people with caring responsibilities a right to unpaid leave
Unpaid carers being forced to repay huge sums
It’s claimed tens of thousands of unpaid carers are being forced to repay huge sums and threatened with criminal prosecution
Hepatitis C rapid testing technology
Thousands of people unknowingly living with hepatitis C are to be identified, diagnosed and cured
Sexual harassment in the NHS
New research suggests there are widespread incidents of sexual harassment in the NHS
Good news for those with type 1 diabetes
Tens of thousands of adults and children living with the disease across England could receive an artificial pancreas
