Care England Daily Press Round-Up (19.01.2026)

 

National Papers

New norovirus warning as cases spike and 'it spreads more easily than you think' 

NHS England figures show an average of 567 hospital beds filled daily with patients, up 57% from the previous week 

Daily Mirror 

Researchers discover new treatments to prevent growth of two cancers 

The research looked at the genes which can cause cancer, with a focus on the bowel and liver. 

The Independent 

‘Jess’s rule’ posters remind GPs in England to re-examine patients’ symptoms 

Doctors told to consider a second opinion or order more tests if a patient has three appointments but no diagnosis 

The Guardian 


Trade Papers

LGA: Fair Pay Agreement ‘unworkable’ without council involvement 

The proposed adult social care Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) model is unworkable without adequate funding and meaningful local government involvement, the Local Government Association (LGA) has warned. 

Local Gov 


Media

Alzheimer's finger-prick test could help diagnosis 

An international trial is examining whether a finger-prick blood test could be used to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease. 

BBC News