Opinion
At one time, it was believed that the brain was static in nature. After it was fully developed, changes would no longer take place. Although this was largely due to a somewhat limited understanding of neuroscience, such observations made sense in the not-so-distant past. Things are now much different, and research has proven that this [...]
By Spinal cord injury survivor, R.F. Hunt For anyone needing personal care, there needs to be a high degree of trust. But what if that isn’t present? What if you are in a relationship and your partner rather than acting as a ‘carer’ is instead controlling, abusive or neglectful? Molly had been [...]
People with Cerebral Palsy in Scotland face further disadvantage in accessing support if the condition is included alongside many others in the country’s Long Term Conditions Strategy, a specialist charity has warned. A recent consultation by the Scottish Government on a new integrated framework for long-term conditions sought feedback from people across the country on [...]
Two Japanese boxers have died days after suffering brain injuries in separate bouts at the same Tokyo event. Shigetoshi Kotari, 28, died on Friday and Hiromasa Urakawa, also 28, died on Saturday after surgery for subdural haematoma – bleeding inside the skull. The injuries happened in separate fights at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. Urakawa was [...]
Women are 11 per cent less likely than men to be correctly diagnosed with a stroke by emergency medical staff, new research has found. The gap in pre-hospital stroke recognition means many women miss early treatment opportunities. Researchers estimate equal diagnosis rates could give women an average of 51 additional days of life. The study, [...]
A retired army captain diagnosed with Parkinson’s is holding a tea party to raise £5,000 for research into the condition. Geoff Hodgson, 62, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in September last year. He and his husband Stephen Garry are organising the fundraiser to support others going through similar experiences. The event will take place at their [...]
By Stephanie McDonald, UPCM Clinical Lead, Unite Professionals Unite Professionals are committed to the provision of high-quality case management. One standout feature is the implementation of a comprehensive competency framework. This has delivered a number of benefits. Competency frameworks help employees to: understand the job expectations and key behaviours they should demonstrate determine the steps [...]
By Hamraj Gulamali, Head of Legal & Compliance at Zinc The UK care sector is facing a deepening crisis. Persistent staff shortages have placed immense strain on care providers, many of whom depend on international recruits to deliver safe and consistent care. At the same time, regulatory requirements, ranging from DBS and immigration checks to [...]
A judge has criticised a solicitor representing more than 1,000 former rugby players for failing to disclose medical records to the sport’s governing bodies. The cases involve claims from former players who say they suffered brain injuries, including chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)—a progressive brain condition linked to repeated head impacts—while playing rugby. Senior master Jeremy [...]
Northern will name a train in honour of Rob Burrow, the Leeds Rhinos star who campaigned for motor neurone disease research before his death in June. The train operator is working with Burrow’s family and the MND Association to design artwork for the tribute, which aims to raise awareness of motor neurone disease – a [...]
