This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-62052286 By Philippa Roxby Health reporter BBC News Trading standards in England and Wales say the market is being flooded by unsafe, disposable vapes aimed at children. The…
This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-57217470 By BBC Health news Many families and friends will be able to visit loved ones inside care homes in Wales and hold their hand for the first time in over a year. Until now only two designated visitors could make visits indoors, due to guidance set by…
This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51198992 By BBC Health news Rapid response teams of nurses, physios and care staff are to be on hand within two hours to help sick older people at home in England under new plans. The community crisis teams will be officially piloted in seven areas this year, with the plan…
This article was taken from: https://www.nursingtimes.net/news/mental-health/student-nurse-hosts-coffee-mornings-to-combat-loneliness-20-01-2020/ By Rebecca Gilroy A student nurse from Blackpool is going above and beyond to reduce social isolation in her local community by organising social coffee sessions. Chloe Doherty, a second-year student at the University of Central Lancashire, was inspired to set up “Coffee and Chats” thanks to her placement…
This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/dec/19/queens-speech-nhs-to-be-at-heart-of-legislative-programme-minister By: Matthew Weaver Rishi Sunak highlights £34bn health spending, but appears to water down social care pledge Boris Johnson will try to use the Queen’s speech to refocus attention away from Brexit and on to the NHS, the government has confirmed. The prime minister intends to put the health service…