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New guidelines on aspirin in primary prevention

17-02-2020 22:23

New guidelines recommend aspirin use in primary prevention for people ages 40 to 70 years old who are at higher risk of a first cardiovascular event, but not for those over 70. Yet, people over 70 are at higher risks of cardiovascular events than those under 70. As a result, health care providers are understandably confused about whether or not to prescribe aspirin for primary prevention of heart attacks or strokes, and if so, to whom.

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Northfleet intergenerational project increases confidence in residents and children alike

17-02-2020 12:37 via feedproxy.google.com

An intergenerational project between a care home and nursery in Northfleet has blossomed, as regular visits see friendships and confidence grow. Children from Northfleet Nursery initially visited residents at Dene Holm Residential Care Home in December, followed by a trip to the nursery for the care home residents to watch the children’s Nativity play. In […]

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Building 'resilience' won't stop traumatised social workers quitting

17-02-2020 09:23

A new diagnostic tool and workforce health check risk blaming frontline professionals for their burnout and distressA healthy workforce is a fundamental prerequisite to ensure children and their families receive the best possible social work support. The positive effect of a stable and experienced workforce cannot be overestimated when one considers that inspectors say reduced staff turnover can lead to better quality services.However, these aims have been frustrated as social workers leave the

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‘We danced all night, then he walked me home’

17-02-2020 08:35 via feedproxy.google.com

Devoted Bristol-born two-some Victor and Glennis Holvey, both 93-years-old, have been married for an incredible 73-years! The couple, who lived just two doors away from each other as youngsters, officially met at a local dance when they were both 17, and they’ve been inseparable ever since. They now live together at Brunelcare’s ABC Centre in […]

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Locked away: the national scandal you may have missed | John Harris

17-02-2020 07:00

The way the NHS, local authorities and private providers treat our most vulnerable people should shame us allAdele Green is a mother of four, who lives in the Northern suburbs of Bristol. I spoke to her last week about her son, Eddie, who is now 20 years old, and living in hospital in Doncaster, 180 miles from his family.That may seem unbearable enough, but it pales into insignificance next to what Eddie has suffered elsewhere. Variously diagnosed with autism, dyspraxia, ADHD and more, he is now

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