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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Idris Elba joins Starmer to launch new anti knife crime coalition
Hollywood actor Idris Elba will join the Prime Minister in Downing Street to launch a new effort to tackle knife crime.
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Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win US Open after anti doping controversy
Jannik Sinner let his tennis do the talking as he won the US Open for the first time.
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Childrens hospital launches urgent review over concerns about former surgeon
Great Ormond Street Hospital has begun an urgent review of 721 cases of children seen by one of its former consultant orthopaedic surgeons after concerns were raised about his practice.
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Charles congratulates Paralympics GB and Commonwealth athletes on Games success
The King has sent his “heartfelt congratulations” to Paralympics GB and Commonwealth athletes for their “numerous successes” at the Paris Games.
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Songs Of Praise filmed at Balmoral church for first time
The Scottish church where Queen Elizabeth II worshipped has hosted the BBC’s Songs Of Praise programme for the first time to mark the second anniversary of her death.
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Kate Winslet says life is too short to worry about physical appearance
Actress Kate Winslet has said “life is too short” to worry about physical appearance after she was allegedly told to sit up to hide “belly rolls” on the set of her latest film.
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Lee Carsely felt England were very good at times against Republic of Ireland
Lee Carsley liked what he saw from England and creative livewire Jack Grealish as the interim manager enjoyed a winning start to his temporary reign.
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I needed a big performance Declan Rice happy to find form with England
Declan Rice felt like he put in the big performance needed on his return to the Republic of Ireland at the end of a promising few days under “refreshing” interim England boss Lee Carsley.
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King and Camilla attend church on second anniversary of late Queens death
The King is attending church near Balmoral for prayers and reflection in memory of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on the second anniversary of her death.
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Wes Streeting not remotely happy voting to take money away from pensioners
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said he is “not remotely happy” on having to vote to “take money away” from pensioners through cutting winter fuel allowance.
Special Features
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The Beatles Songbook
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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