In response to a new report by Age UK, that has revealed that millions of older people feel that they have no one to turn to for help and support, Alzheimer's Soceity have released the following statement.

Following an announcement today by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) that Allied Healthcare have not be able to confirm funding after the 30th November 2018, Sally Copley, Director of Policy, Campaigns and Partnerships at Alzheimer’s Society has released the following statement.

Social prescribing of arts and culture should become an ‘indispensable tool’ for doctors to help aid patients’ recovery, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, is expected to say tomorrow (Tuesday).

In response to Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s speech later today, where he will launch the Governments approach to prevention Sally Copley, Director of Policy, Campaigns and Partnerships, at Alzheimer’s Society has released the following statement.

People must take more responsibility for the state of their health, according to Matt Hancock.

The manufacturers of formula milks in the UK have today committed to adhere to a new Code of Practice. 

Companies should give workers free fruit, bicycle loans and counselling to “help improve the health of their staff and of the nation,” according to a new government strategy.

Disgraced former minister Andrew Griffiths has revealed he was left suicidal in the wake of a sexting scandal and spent a month in a psychiatric hospital.

Today the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill – also known as Seni’s law - has received Royal Assent, and has become an Act.

There isn’t anyone in the Government whose job it is to champion disabled children and their families, says Scope's James Taylor .

Health Secretary Matt Hancock is set to introduce tough new measures to protect NHS staff from violent attacks.

Ahead of her Westminster Hall debate today on hospice funding and the NHS pay award, Liz McInnes MP writes about the topic for PoliticsHome.

The UK has been effective in translating AI research into new start-ups attracting both major investment and skilled workers from across the world. Combining this growth with a long-established expertise in drug discovery will maintain the UK’s position as leaders in these new and historical sectors, writes Medical Discovery Catapult. 

The Government’s promises on mental health are welcome, now it’s time for action, says Jeff Smith MP.

Mind urge the Government to change their plans before the legislation is finalised, to create a safety net so that no-one sees their money stopped before or during the move to Universal Credit. 

Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Mind has responde to the announcements made by the Chancellor in the budget.

Hft, a national charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, has expressed its frustration at the lack of a long term social care funding solution in today’s Autumn Budget. 

Mind are still seeking reassurance from the Government that nobody who needs support from benefits because their mental health makes it difficult to work will lose their income in the move over to Universal Credit, says Paul Farmer, CEO Mind.

The Scottish government is doing what it can to protect our health service from the threats posed by Brexit. But a no deal could cause real damage, writes Jeane Freeman

The UK’s first suicide prevention minister must champion a coordinated multi-agency approach to ensure every local area has plans in place to save lives, says Madeleine Moon

Hft, a national charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, is calling on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to use his Autumn Budget to outline government plans for the future funding of social care, ahead of the planned publication of the government’s long-awaited green paper on social care.

More people are worse off under Universal Credit, according to a report published by a cross-party committee of MPs.

Health minister Jackie Doyle-Price says misconceptions about organ donation have "lead to unnecessary deaths".

A former professional footballer living with dementia is determined to give the condition the boot.