St Helens residents report high satisfaction with adult social care, showing improvements in safety, independence, and access to support.
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- Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
Hull Named UK’s Best for Addiction Rehabilitation Amid Funding Disparities
A new study ranks Kingston upon Hull as the UK’s top area for addiction rehabilitation, highlighting stark regional differences in funding and recovery outcomes.
- Health & Fitness
Kirklees Council Launches “Healthier Drinking Habits” Campaign to Promote Responsible Alcohol Consumption
Kirklees Council has launched the ‘Healthier Drinking Habits’ campaign to promote responsible alcohol consumption and improve access to support services across the region.
Up to 1.7 million people could be living with dementia in England and Wales by 2040 – over 40% more than previously forecast.
A 2022 report highlighted the extent of the health and social care workforce crisis, with vacancies up by 52% to 165,000.
- Mental Health & Well-Being
Online Forums Help Those with Dementia Find Missing Support and Companionship
Online forums for people with dementia provide a much-needed sense of community and hope.
- Health & Fitness
New Minister Must Reintroduce Face Masks Now, Says Expert
by News Releaseby News ReleaseBritain is facing vital decisions about ending the Covid pandemic, and the continual chop-and-change.
- Society & Culture
Queen’s Speech Reiterates Government Plans to Increase UK’s Diagnostic Services
by News Releaseby News ReleaseThe Queen’s speech reiterated government plans to increase the capacity, reach and efficiency of the UK’s diagnostic services.
- Gender & Sexuality
New Study Investigates How to Understand and Improve Social Care Assessments for Older LGBTQ+ People in England
by News Releaseby News ReleaseLGBTQ+ people experience difficulties interacting with social workers and are often anxious about discrimination due to their sexual or gender identity.
- Society & Culture
New Technology Is Supporting the 300,000 People on the Adult Social Care Waiting List in the UK
by News Releaseby News ReleaseAlmost 300,000 adults have found themselves on adult social care ‘waiting lists’ due to funding pressures in the sector.
- Cyberpsychology & Technology
Robot Helpers Among Showcase of Digital Innovations Improving Adult Social Care
by Psychregby PsychregRobots which help carers to lift people without extra assistance are among innovations being highlighted as examples of best practice in adult social care.
The inaugural celebration of NHS, Social Care, and Frontline Workers’ Day is set to take place on 5th July 2021.
- Mental Health & Well-Being
Psychreg Named ‘Best Online & Mental Health Platform’ at GHP Social Care Awards
by Psychregby PsychregGHP Magazine has announced the winners of the 2021 Social Care Awards, where Psychreg was named as the ‘Best Online & Mental Health Platform’ for this year.
Doctrin launches its network module to offer a seamless patient journey and facilitate collaboration between healthcare units.
- Mental Health & Well-Being
Social Care and Mental Health Charities Show United Front and Call on Government for Help
by Psychregby PsychregA group of social care and mental health charities have united to strengthen calls on the government to help them.