Funding Cuts Threat Adult Social Care
UK | Care England has repeated its call for the government to boost funding for adult social care, as budget cuts plague the sector’s…
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SMC Upholds Lecanemab Decision
UK | Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has reflected on the decision by the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) not to recommend Lecanemab for treatment. The…
Educating Older Adults About Balanced Nutrition
USA | The National Council on Ageing (NCOA), the national voice for every person’s right to age well, has partnered with BOOST, a leading…
Social Services Aim Shifted
UK | Adult social services advocates say the Government’s aim to shift health and care from hospital to community is in doubt by a…
IHACPA Invites Sector Feedback
AUSTRALIA | The IHACPA has encouraged members of the aged care community to contribute feedback to the Consultation Paper on the Pricing Framework. The…
Levande Approved by SBTI
AUSTRALIA | The global Science Based Targets initiative has approved targets set by Australian provider Levande for greenhouse gas emissions. Levande has become the…
UK Government Commits to 10-year Plan
UK | The UK Government has published its 10-Year Health Plan for England, outlining shifts in the way the NHS works. Alzheimer’s Society UK…
Private Health System Raises Seniors’ Concerns
AUSTRALIA | The cost of private health services in Australia has raised concerns for leaders in the aged care sector, advocating for swift change….
Watching Closely: UK GOVT Responds to Health and Social Care
UK | Care England said it would be watching the Government closely following reform suggestions by the Health and Social Care Committee Report. Care…
Health New Zealand Board Reestablished
The reestablishment of the Health New Zealand Board will come into effect in late July 2025, following Commissioner intervention. The Government has announced the…
Neighbourhood Health Services a Possibility
UK | Care England said the UK Government’s plan to introduce neighbourhood health services could work if planned appropriately with the best resources. Care…
EMPOWER Health Act Strongly Supported
USA | Introducing the EMPOWER for Health Act has been strongly supported by the American Geriatrics Society, aimed at highlighting education. The American Geriatrics…