Care England Daily Press Round-Up (09.05.2024)

Care England in the News

Ministers trigger review of CQC inspection regime 
Today, Care England welcomes the announcement that ministers are reviewing the CQC’s new inspection regime, the Single Assessment Framework. 
Care England  

National Papers

Impact of music on people with dementia to be analysed in three-year project 
It is hoped the therapy could reduce the need for health and care services and improve people’s quality of life. 
The Independent 

Medicine shortages in England ‘beyond critical’, pharmacists warn 
Survey has revealed challenges faced by pharmacists and risk of harm to patients as key drugs are unavailable 
The Guardian  

Chronic underfunding, broken equipment and asbestos in the ceilings: this is the NHS in 2024 
Why are more medics treating the same number of patients as before the pandemic? Because the tools we’re using are ancient 
The Guardian  

Major hospital's outpatients, radiology department and critical care unit 'crumbling' 
Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport has suffered two ceiling collapses in recent weeks because of leaks within the heating system 
The Express 

The REAL reason no one should have to pay for their prescriptions - and it could save the NHS millions... 
It was called as 'a dark day' for patients... which could seem a slightly, erm, dramatic way to describe a 25p increase in prescription charges. 
Daily Mail   

Met Police send warning over ‘stretched’ NHS services as it rejects 6,000 mental health calls 
Met Police say they have been able to attend 18 per cent more calls for robbery since withdrawing from mental health calls 
The Independent  

AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 vaccine 
AstraZeneca is withdrawing its Covid-19 vaccine less than four years after its UK launch 
Financial Times 

AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 vaccine worldwide, citing surplus of newer vaccines 
Pharmaceutical company says newer shots led to decline in demand for AstraZeneca vaccine, which is no longer being manufactured or supplied 
The Guardian 

What are the health concerns over AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine as jab withdrawn? 
The company cited purely commercial reasons for the withdrawal 
The Independent    

Doctor explains how your eyes can hold clues to your overall health 
Often referred to as “the windows of our soul”, Doctor Amir Khan has explained how your eyes can show so much more about our health and, in certain cases, indicate further issues. 
The Independent  

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