Judge calls to end separation of elderly couples

Speaking at the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (Adass) conference, Sir James Mundy, president of the family division of the High Court, has criticised the separation of elderly couples when one or both are moved into care homes as ‘inhumane’.....read more

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NEWS

Campaigners warn over increasing use of risky acne drug

The Adverse Psychiatric Reactions Information Link has warned that too many young people are being put on the powerful anti-acne drug Roaccutane, which has been linked to a series of suicides.....read more

Paternal interaction with baby boosts mental development, research finds

A study, published in the Infant Mental Health Journal, by Imperial College London, King’s College London and Oxford University has shown that fathers who interact more with their children in their first few months of life could have a positive impact on their baby's cognitive development.....read more

Link between painkillers and heart attack risk, study suggests

A new study published in The BMJ has warned that there may be a link between taking high doses of non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAID), such as ibuprofen and the risk of suffering a heart attack.....read more

Autistic most likely to experience disability hate crime, figures show

Analysis by the Office of National Statistics (ONS), collated on behalf of disability charity Dimensions, has warned that people who suffer from learning disabilities and autism are considerably more likely to experience hate crime than other disabled groups.....read more

FEATURES

Saving money and reducing emissions

The Sustainable Development Unit writes about the opportunities for sustainable procurement to save money, help the environment and boost local economies.....read more

Workforce planning: the key to patient safety

The REC's Neal Suchak analyses the workforce problems in the NHS, and the vital role that agency staff provide in ensuring patient safety.....read more

EVENTS

Health Plus Care 2017

28th-29th June 2017, ExCel, London
Health+Care focuses on the delivery of cultural, service, system and digital transformation that secures the future of health and social care systems.....read more

Infection Prevention 2017

18th-20th September 2017, Manchester Central
Organised by the Infection Prevention Society, the conference aims to bring together infection prevention and control professionals from across the UK and further afield to share and debate best practice, research and discuss the latest issues within the infection prevention field.....read more

Edesix

Edesix, a market leader in the provision of Body Worn Camera Solutions, says body cameras are becoming increasingly crucial for front line health workers as instances of abuse continue to rise. Body Worn Cameras are proven to protect staff in public facing roles, with the aim of helping to improve safety, whilst producing compelling evidence when needed.....read more

CP Electronics

CP Electronics design and manufacture reliable energy saving lighting controls that minimize energy use and reduce costs. We have BIM-ready solutions from simple time-lag switching to sophisticated presence detection, and fully addressable control systems. We’re so confident about our quality, we offer a 5 year warranty on all our products.....read more

Lone Worker Solutions

Award-winning Protection for Healthcare Workers. LoneWorker Manager protects all healthcare workers and social services staff when working alone, or out-of-sight or earshot of colleagues. It connects staff via specialist devices and applications to an Alarm Receiving Centre. Emergency, proactive and reactive support at the press of a button.....read more

QED Scientific Ltd

QED Scientific Ltd is a UK leading manufacturer of fluid & blanket warming cabinets for hospital operating theatres and recovery. On-Show Product Exclusive: View our newly developed CRT (controlled room temperature) cabinets to meet label recommendations for 25°C pharmaceuticals. Eliminates the hassle of temperature spikes. A safe and cost-effective solution.....read more

Hicom

Hicom is a leading provider of clinical information software with implementations in over 100 healthcare organisations worldwide. With over 30 years’ experience in the development of software, we understand the needs of our customers and their patients and we work hard to help enhance the delivery of effective integrated care.....read more

Centerprise

For over 30 years Centerprise (Ci) has been acknowledged as one of the largest and most respected IT providers in the UK. A real British success story, Ci has developed a steadfast reputation for delivering large scale IT projects within the Business, Defence, Education, Government and Healthcare sectors.....read more

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