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St Andrew’s Healthcare, the UK’s largest charity specialising in complex mental health, has welcomed the publication of the Ten-Year Health Plan. However, it cautions that more must be done to close the gap between hospital and community care for individuals with the most severe conditions. Executive Medical Director, Dr Sanjith Kamath, commented: “We strongly welcome [...]
England could introduce health checks for 65-year-olds, modelled on Japan’s system, in a bid to ease pressure on adult social care, a new report suggests. Preventative assessments could improve quality of life and reduce care home admissions, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has said. In 2023/24, local authorities spent £23.3bn on adult social [...]
The Spinal Injuries Association has issued a statement in response to the UK government’s 10-Year Health Plan which was revealed yesterday. The statement reads: The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) welcomes today’s commitment to expand Neighbourhood Health Services that deliver more personalised, proactive care in the community as part of the government’s 10-year health plan for [...]
One in five former elite rowers develops atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder that can raise stroke risk, despite having fewer traditional risk factors. A study of 121 retired Australian rowers, including Olympians, found they were nearly seven times more likely to develop atrial fibrillation (AFib) than the general population. The research was led by [...]
Grip strength and patterns of brain connectivity may offer early indicators of psychosis, according to researchers exploring new avenues for detection and treatment. The study found that people in the early stages of psychosis had weaker grip strength and lower well-being scores than healthy individuals, with both measures linked to changes in how brain networks [...]
People living with neurological conditions across England are being failed by a health system that is struggling to meet even basic needs, according to a new survey. Published today by the Neurological Alliance, the survey reveals that just one in three respondents felt the care they receive meets their needs. The situation is especially stark [...]
Women who experience pregnancy complications face a higher risk of stroke in the decades after giving birth, new research shows. The study, which tracked more than two million women over 40 years, found greater stroke risk among those who had high blood pressure or diabetes during pregnancy, a preterm birth, or a baby with low [...]
By SweetTree Home Care Services Achieving the best possible outcome for every individual under our care is what drives us at SweetTree, and it is this commitment that sits at the heart of our SweetTree Discharge Planning Partnerships. Through our work with hospitals, care homes and other acute medical settings, we are proud to be [...]
A teacher who has dedicated his entire career to helping inspire young people with severe mental health conditions has won a national teaching award. Ian Bradley has worked at the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) College based at St Andrew’s Healthcare for 18 years. Chosen from thousands of nominees, Ian has been named [...]
A Bristol-based charity has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for the UK's first fully accessible exercise, play and social centre for disabled children and young people. The Gympanzees Centre will host 200,000 visits from disabled children, young people and their families every year. The centre will be open 364 days, seven days a [...]
