The latest care news (from our friends at Care Radio)
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Archbishop calls for society wide shift in support for unpaid carers
The Archbishop was responding during Carers Week to the report‘No Choice but to Care’
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Adult social care workers urged to share Covid stories
This will help the inquiry to identify areas for improvement when it begins the public hearings on the care sector in the summer of 2025
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Young Carers missing out on carer's allowance
Carers Trust estimates nearly 20,000 young adult carers are being forced to choose between education and financial support
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20% increase in those at risk from type 2 diabetes
The NHS is investing in a number of initiatives including the Diabetes Prevention Programme which has helped thousands of people stave off a type 2 diagnosis
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Black and ethnic minority people are underrepresented in virtual patient cohorts.
Targeted research needed to understand the barriers to access.
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NHS dental treatment has still not returned to pre-pandemic levels
The British Dental Association (BDA) has said the next government need to take on board the huge knock-on effects the crisis in dentistry is having across the health service.
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London councils object to relocation of specialist cancer service
Richmond Council has voted to request a review by NHS England
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West Lothian Council workers could trigger a summer of strike action
GMB Scotland said its members were being balloted on industrial action - with the first possible strike day falling on July 3.
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Care UK in Portsmouth to remember the hundreds of thousands of those who took part in D-Day
Along with the three forces’ charities and the Merchant Navy Association, more than 100 care homes will take part in the nationwide tribute.
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NHS and social care leaders could save £1 billion annually by adopting an AI-led home healthcare model
By reducing hospitalisations for older adults by 52-70%, this approach frees up over 1,210 hospital bed days monthly
The Latest National and International News
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Met making new representations to IOPC over Martyn Blake misconduct hearing
The Metropolitan Police is making fresh representations to the police watchdog about whether the marksman who fatally shot Chris Kaba should face disciplinary proceedings.
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Eddie Redmayne learned from military espionage expert for Day Of The Jackal
Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne has said he received tips from “a military espionage expert” for his role in Sky Atlantic series The Day Of The Jackal.
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Investigators say train involved in fatal crash may have slid while braking
Investigators examining a fatal crash involving two trains in mid Wales have found evidence suggesting one of the trains may have slid while braking.
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Significant concern raised around missing boy Kyran Durnin in August
A “significant concern” was raised around missing eight-year-old Kyran Durnin in August, Tusla has said.
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Sea trials under way for wind powered sail in bid to cut shipping emissions
Sea trials have begun on a cargo ship testing out a new wind-powered sail in efforts to cut shipping carbon emissions by up to a third.
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International Break Its Significance in the Early Parts of the Season
For football fans, the international break can be an inconvenience. Many do not look forward to it, as it breaks up the competitive football leagues like the Premier League can often offer.
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Police searching for missing Victoria Taylor find body in river
The 34 year old went missing from her home in Malton, North Yorkshire on 30th September
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Bianca Gascoigne speaks of alleged horrific sexual assault by Mohamed Al Fayed
The 37 year old, who's the daughter of ex-footballer Paul Gascoigne, says it happened while she was working at Harrods
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Starmer shares publics anger as prisoners pictured leaving prison early
Around 1,100 inmates are being released in the latest attempt to free up prison space
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Legendary Scottish Stables up for Sale
There have been some outstanding Scottish-bred horses over the years. A few examples include Two Thousand Guineas winner Macgregor and Derby winner Thormanby.
Special Features
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The Beatles Songbook
Peter Milburn presents some beautiful covers of songs from the Fab Four
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The Great American Songbook
A collection of the influential American popular songs and jazz standards from the early 20th century
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Sing Something Simple
Evoking memories of Sunday evenings from years ago
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Peter Milburn's Sentimental Journey
Peter introduces his personal selection of sentimental favourites
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Alan Steadman's Jazz Waves
One hour of Alan's personal selection of classic jazz music