Care England Daily Press Round-Up (07.06.2024)

National Papers

Dementia test can predict illness nine years before symptoms 
Scientists say a scan that indicates a ‘failing brain’ is 80 per cent accurate 
The Times 

Ten-minute brain scan could detect dementia early, study suggests 
Scan could become routine procedure in memory clinics if findings confirmed in larger cohort, scientists say 
The Guardian 

Viagra could be key to preventing dementia, study finds 
Experts suggest the research may have the potential to transform the treatment and prevention of vascular dementia 
Independent 

Incoming ministers ‘will face UK public services on brink of collapse’ 
Institute for Government calls for ‘credible vision’ to tackle crisis engulfing NHS, prisons and local councils 
The Guardian 

Free social care for all should be a Labour policy
Sally Powell says the policy that her husband introduced in 1991 in one London borough – and from which he now benefits – could be implemented by every local authority
The Guardian