Parkinson's UK promotes party campaign

Whether it’s a barbecue, street or house party, Parkinson’s UK hopes to encourage people to turn their gatherings into a real cause for celebration by helping to raise funds for the charity this summer during The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Social care funding has been cut in some areas

Social care cuts leave social workers with 'unmanageable' caseloads

Five years on from the scandal of 'Baby P', social workers are warning that funding cuts are leaving them with unmanageable caseloads. A report found increased caseloads stopped social workers from spending time with vulnerable children and adults.

A computer game could help stroke victims

Computer game aids stroke recovery

A computer game has been developed to help stroke victims regain some mobility. A game where players perform tricks as part of a Circus Challenge helps patients to regain hand or arm movement, experts from Newcastle University found.

Pregnancy care plans require 5,000 more midwives

5,000 more midwives are needed to deliver new care standard. New Government plans mean mothers will receive one-to-one care from a named midwife throughout their pregnancy. Around 10% to 15% of women suffer from postnatal depression.

Prostate cancer treatment approved by NICE

Following fresh information from manufacturer Janssen, The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) has advised that a drug to treat advanced prostate cancer, Abiraterone, should be given to patients on the NHS.

RCN members heckle health minister

Survey results have been published at the RCN's annual conference in Harrogate, where nurses have heckled Health Secretary Andrew Lansley over staffing numbers in the NHS. Three out of four saw spending cuts in their area in the past year.

Study found low sperm count in certain areas

Chemicals blamed for low sperm count

Cosmetics, detergents and pollutants in our atmosphere could be the cause of reduced sperm counts in males, according to research. Researchers from the University of Glasgow, as part of a collaboration, came up with the worrying results.

Tommy Cooper campaign for heart medication

A campaign to remind people to take their heart medication has been named after the late comedian Tommy Cooper in the hope that people will use his catchphrase "just like that" to jog their memory. Tommy Cooper famously and tragically died on stage from a heart attack.

Ambulance changes 'could save 150 lives per year'

Changes to the way ambulances are dispatched could save 150 lives per year, according to a new report. Plans are underway to change the way 999 calls are received which will prioritise call outs to the most critically ill patients.

Respiratory diseases 'are a top priority'

The two million people with a potentially fatal lung-disease who have not been diagnosed could now be identified and treated if the NHS follows a new action plan for respiratory problems and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Diabetes errors reveals in new report

Almost one in three diabetic patients are victims of medication errors in hospital that can put them at risk of dangerous blood sugar spikes, a new report reveals. 32% of patients (3,430) experienced at least one medication error.

One in eight deaths 'caused by alcohol'

One in eight deaths of UK adults under the age of 64 is caused by alcohol, at an estimate cost of £240 a year for each European, with the annual bill for the NHS alone being £2.7 billion, a major conference of addiction specialists has heard.

RCN labels new nursing plans 'a facade'

Royal College of Nursing (RCN), the voice of nursing across the UK, has responded to Government plans to move care from acute hospitals to community settings, as well as the proposals for pension changes and social care reforms in the industry.

PIP review finds 'serious failings'

A review into the PiP breast implant scandal has found that, although the regulator acted appropriately and followed scientific and clinical advice, there is room for improvement and serious lessons must be learned by the cosmetic surgery industry.

Food labelling plans to help healthy choices

Keeping track of what you eat and choosing healthier foods could be made easier thanks to a UK-wide consultation launched today by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley. Cutting average salt intake by 1.6 grams a day would prevent over 10,000 deaths.

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Prostate cancer treatment approved by NICE

Now 'obese' is targetted by the politically correct brigade

We may be facing an obesity health timebomb in the UK but some quarters would clearly like to stay in denial. A health watchdog has even warned against telling overweight patients that they are obese, as it could be seen as "derogatory".