Student nurses face financial hardship over loan error, says nursing body
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Student nurses face financial hardship over loan error, says nursing body

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/apr/16/nurses-facing-financial-hardship-over-student-loan-company-error-rcn By Patrick Greenfield Student Loan Company halts or cuts funding for 800 in England and Wales after overpayments Hundreds of student nurses whose loans and grants have been cut off or reduced because of administrative errors are facing financial hardship and in some cases may not be able to continue their…

How to spot the early signs of Parkinson’s Disease

How to spot the early signs of Parkinson’s Disease

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/health/early-signs-of-parkinsons-disease-symptoms-a3811346.html By LAURA HAMPSON How to spot the early signs of Parkinson’s Disease In the UK, one in every 500 people are affected by Parkinson’s disease. While the cause of Parkinson’s is not yet known, it is a progressive and chronic neurological disease that typically affects those aged over 55 and is caused by…

A&E waiting time figures reveal ‘eternal winter’ for NHS
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A&E waiting time figures reveal ‘eternal winter’ for NHS

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/apr/12/a-and-e-waiting-time-eternal-winter-nhs-hospitals By Denis Campbell Health policy editor NHS emergency departments in England in March report worst performance since records began A record low in A&E treatment performance by the NHS has prompted warnings that the health service is in an “eternal winter” as hospitals cannot cope with rising patient need. Just 76.4% of patients needing…

Hospitals spending just £3 a day on patients’ meals
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Hospitals spending just £3 a day on patients’ meals

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/04/12/hospitals-spending-just-3-day-patients-meals/ By Laura Donnelly, health editor  Hospitals are spending as little as £3 a day on food for patients, despite rising numbers of cases of malnutrition, new figures show. Data reveals 13 trusts spending less than £5 a day on food, with just £2.61 a day spent by one NHS hospital – little more than the daily…

Rementia: is it possible to reverse the symptoms of early-stage dementia?
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Rementia: is it possible to reverse the symptoms of early-stage dementia?

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/social-care-network/social-life-blog/2018/apr/11/rementia-possible-reverse-symptoms-early-stage-dementia By Jackie Pool From recalling names to relearning how to make tea, occupational therapists can help people with dementia regain functions As we get better at living longer, the number of people living with dementia rises. Globally, an estimated 46.8 million people live with the condition. But dementia has not always been understood in the…