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• New 'big society' bid to boost charities' role in public services

  08-08-2018 23:30
  Government’s vision to build fairer society shares objectives with David Cameron’s much-mocked agendaThe government has launched a new “big society”-style strategy designed to enable charities to play a bigger role in the provision of public services, from social care and homelessness to libraries.Ministers say they want to help the public sector, private businesses, charities and volunteers to work together more closely to solve social problems, build stronger communitie
  
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• Screening women veterans with fibromyalgia for childhood abuse may improve treatment

  08-08-2018 19:42
  A new study has shown that women Veterans being treated for fibromyalgia exhibit high rates of childhood abuse.
  
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• Compounds in 'monster' radish could help tame cardiovascular disease

  08-08-2018 19:42
  Step aside carrots, onions and broccoli. The newest heart-healthy vegetable could be a gigantic, record-setting radish. Scientists report that compounds found in the Sakurajima Daikon, or 'monster,' radish could help protect coronary blood vessels and potentially prevent heart disease and stroke. The finding could lead to the discovery of similar substances in other vegetables and perhaps lead to new drug treatments.
  
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• Eye conditions provide new lens screening for Alzheimer's disease

  08-08-2018 13:52
  A study of 3,877 randomly selected patients found a significant link between three degenerative eye diseases -- age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma -- and Alzheimer' disease.
  
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• Blue Badge announcement is a ‘game changer’ for hidden disabilities

  08-08-2018 10:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Alzheimer’s Society responds to the announcement from the Department for Transport that people with hidden disabilities, like dementia, will be able to benefit from Blue Badges.
   
  This is the biggest overhaul to the system in 40 years, offering accessible parking for people who find travel difficult. 
  Sally Copley, Director of Policy, Partnerships and Campaigns, at Alzheimer’s Society, said: “This decision will be an absolute game changer for people living w
  
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• To let – Birmingham healthcare facility

  08-08-2018 10:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Available on new lease terms and rental offers invited.
  Brook House, 30 Berners Street, Lozells, Birmingham, B19 2DR
  A Vacant Former Residential Care Facility, 20 plus bedrooms on 0.7 acre self-contained site.
  Property Description
  A former purpose built modern residential care facility of twenty plus bedrooms, with scope to increase this number, and ancillary accommodation. Set back from the road behind fore, side and rear gardens with driveway approach and car parking.
   
   
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• Young people in Acton inspire care home residents

  08-08-2018 09:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Torkington House care home in Acton teamed up with a group of young people on The Challenge programme. This programme, delivered as part of National Citizen Service (NCS) and suitable for young people aged 15-17 from different backgrounds, is designed to develop key skills and inspire young people to take on a more active role in their communities. The Challenge programme is delivered by The Challenge Network, a national charity that seeks to connect and inspire people to strengthen their commun
  
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• Community Integrated Care at the International Business Festival

  08-08-2018 08:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Community Integrated Care’s insight in promoting arts, culture and person-centred support in dementia care settings gained global attention at the recent International Business Festival in Liverpool.
  In December 2017, Community Integrated Care collaborated with NHS Halton CCG, Halton Borough Council, The University of the West of England and the Super League team, Widnes Vikings, to deliver an innovative training event called The Activity Academy. The event, which took place at the Halton
  
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