Understanding diabetes this World Diabetes Day
There are an estimated four million people in the UK living with diabetes, however, it’s a condition that is often misunderstood. An expert reveals what everyone should know about diabetes.
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A new drug has been introduced that could slow the effects of Alzheimer’s
US based drug company, Biogen, has announced they have created the first therapy believed to slow Alzheimer’s disease, and are ready to bring it to the market.
London clinic successfully uses 3D printing to make orthoses for children
A London clinic for disabled children has begun using 3D technology to treat their patients.
Opening opportunities during Deafblind Awareness Week
Get outside and revel in the benefits of the great outdoors during Deafblind Awareness Week, taking place from 24 to 30 June.
Understanding arthritis this Arthritis Care Awareness Week
Arthritis Care Awareness Week aims to raise awareness about the realities of living with arthritis, and celebrate the work done by Arthritis charities around the UK, carrying out research and raising funds.
Diabetes nurses are gearing up for charity cycle
Two community diabetes nurses are getting ready to cycle almost 100 miles to raise funds for Diabetes UK, and inspire their patients to get more active.
Everything you need to know about stroke
Actor Luke Perry died yesterday (4 March), after experiencing a stroke last week. In light of the sad news, what are the symptoms to look…
Ensure your holiday is insured
If you’re jetting off overseas soon, you’ll no doubt have a sizeable to-do list to get through before take off – and make sure that…
Love is all around
Let’s talk about sex baby – and let’s talk about improving sex education for disabled people. We need to end the idea that people with…
Over three quarters of people with a learning disability are missing out on vital support at GP surgeries
Mencap and NHS England launch Don’t Miss Out guides and video to improve healthcare provision for people with a learning disability Learning disability charity Mencap,…
How would leaving the EU affect disabled people?
As the EU referendum fast approaches the debates between the Brexit and Votin camps continue to intensify. So far trade, immigration and the future of…
Dementia Diagnosis To Be Overhauled
One Year On from the Prime Minister’s Challenge NHS England is to tackle “shockingly low” dementia diagnosis rates with plans that could see 160,000 people…
People will see health and social care fully joined-up by 2018
Coordination will see better care and support, fewer people falling through the cracks and a drop in distressing and expensive problems like patients needlessly stuck…
Care home residents improve their heart health
Residents at Little Arches Residential Home in Rotherham have become a shadow of their former selves after losing weight as part of a project to…
“Children and adults at risk from failure of heart and lung checks”
Vulnerable patients with fatal cardiac and respiratory problems are not receiving regular heart and lung checks, risking early death, according to a report published this…