Doctors hope for blindness cure after restoring patients’ sight
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Doctors hope for blindness cure after restoring patients’ sight

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/mar/19/doctors-hope-for-blindness-cure-after-restoring-patients-sight By Sarah Boseley Health editor Treatment for common cause of blindness could be available within five years, scientists say A treatment for the commonest cause of blindness could be available within five years, scientists believe, after revealing the first two patients given a revolutionary stem cell therapy have regained enough vision to…

How exercise prescriptions could change the NHS
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How exercise prescriptions could change the NHS

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2018/mar/19/how-exercise-prescriptions-could-change-the-nhs By Helena Pozniak Sports medicine graduates will be in high demand to combat inactivity epidemic We know exercise is good for us, yet human beings may now be on the verge of dangerous levels of inactivity. Historically we’ve always been active, from our hunter gatherer past to manual labour in the…

Pharmacists funded to work in care homes in England
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Pharmacists funded to work in care homes in England

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43404016 By http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43404016 NHS England is planning to fund the recruitment of 240 pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to work in care homes to try to cut down on unnecessary medicines taken by the residents. Care home residents often have one or more long-term health conditions, with some prescribed 10 or more medicines….

Social care network: leadership, learning and development hub Balloon buddies and cycle rides: the care staff getting active at work
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Social care network: leadership, learning and development hub Balloon buddies and cycle rides: the care staff getting active at work

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/social-care-network/2018/mar/13/balloon-buddies-and-cycle-rides-the-care-staff-getting-active-at-work By Alannah Francis Making healthy choices can be tricky for some care workers, but activities with clients help incorporate exercise into a shift Emma Chick is passionate about helping her team maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. As head of caregiver experience at Home Instead in Maidstone, she compares the office to a…

NHS under pressure: Crisis worse than last year, doctors warn
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NHS under pressure: Crisis worse than last year, doctors warn

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://www.itv.com/news/2018-03-12/nhs-under-pressure-crisis-worse-than-last-year-doctors-warn/ By ITV News Nearly two-thirds of doctors say that pressure on the NHS has meant patient safety has deteriorated over the past year, a new report shows. The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) found four out of five doctors are worried about the ability of their service to deliver safe…