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Line of Duty star supports dementia charity’s fundraising event
Posted on 25 Jul 2016 by Enviva Care
An award-winning actress has supported the Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walk initiative. Vicky McClure will be taking part in one of many events taking place around the country this autumn, with the aim of raising money towards dementia research. Memory Walks…
Calls to reassure EU citizens of their right to work and seek employment in the UK
Posted on 21 Jul 2016 by Enviva Care
Healthcare bodies across the UK, including the National Health Service (NHS), are urging the Government to reassure citizens of European Union (EU) member states that they still have a right to work in the UK, and should not be deterred…
Scientists’ plea for help in dementia trials
Posted on 19 Jul 2016 by Enviva Care
Scientists are desperately reaching out to patients to take part in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease research Trials for Alzheimer’s disease have almost doubled worldwide since 2013, sparking the call to action. In the UK alone, 19 studies on potential treatments…
Overwhelming majority of strokes could be prevented
Posted on 18 Jul 2016 by Enviva Care
Changes in people’s lifestyle could prevent as many as nine in ten strokes, a recent study has suggested. The research, which was carried out by experts at Canada’s McMaster University, found that 91 per cent of strokes are the result…
Brave stroke survivor to tackle fun run in aid of Stroke Association
Posted on 14 Jul 2016 by Enviva Care
A brave stroke survivor is sharing her experiences in a bid to inspire friends, family and her local community to join her on a fun run, which she has decided to tackle in order to raise stroke awareness. Ms Helen…
Hospitals preparing access to dementia patients outside of visiting hours
Posted on 12 Jul 2016 by Enviva Care
Three hospitals across Weymouth and Portland are preparing to trial a new scheme allowing carers to spend more time alongside loved ones with dementia. Dorset healthcare is introducing a ‘carer’s passport’ system, which allows people hospital access outside of regular…
Pianist continues to amaze audiences despite dementia battle
Posted on 11 Jul 2016 by Enviva Care
Understanding of dementia is in a constant state of flux and now and then a case arises which is set to really stretch the preconceptions of researchers. One such case, recently featured in New Scientist, relates to a 101-year-old woman…
Once-daily Parkinson’s disease drug gets green light from European Commission
Posted on 7 Jul 2016 by Enviva Care
A new, once-daily treatment for Parkinson’s disease has been approved by the European Commission (EC) and should be available to patients later this year. The news comes after regulatory advisors recommended the Ongentys (opicapone) drug to the EC, following the…
UK man’s 85-mile run in aid of Huntington’s disease
Posted on 5 Jul 2016 by Enviva Care
A UK man has tackled an 85-mile cross-country run in the Scottish Highlands to raise money for a Huntington’s disease charity. Kenny Train tackled the challenge after he was inspired by his father’s battle with the disease. “My dad developed…
A game of snap can deliver real benefits for stroke survivors
Posted on 4 Jul 2016 by Enviva Care
New research suggests that playing straightforward games can make a big difference to those recovering from strokes. A team of scientists in Canada found that patients who played playground favourites such as snap and bingo reported improvements in their motor…
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