People with this blood pressure reading at 16% higher risk of dying from dementia

People with a genetic predisposition for elevated pulse pressure face a higher likelihood of dementia-related death, new research has revealed. The study discovered that this blood pressure … →Read more

Teen was ‘anything but safe’ in mental health unit – BBC

Teen was ‘anything but safe’ in mental health unit  BBC →Read more

Widow of gambling addict takes Betfair to court in possible landmark UK case

Success would establish for first time that a betting firm had duty of care to customers with signs of problem gambling The widow of a gambling addict who took his own life after falling £18,000 into debt begins a legal claim on Thursday against Betfair that could have far-reaching consequences for the UK’s gambling industry. […] →Read more

West Northamptonshire adult social care services facing review – BBC

West Northamptonshire adult social care services facing review  BBC →Read more

Labour ‘jeopardising social care by ripping up councils’ – The Times

Labour ‘jeopardising social care by ripping up councils’  The Times →Read more

Gap between health and social care is ‘no man’s land’ for patients, report finds – Yorkshire Post

Gap between health and social care is ‘no man’s land’ for patients, report finds  Yorkshire Post →Read more

Supreme Court abolishes ‘acid test’ in determining deprivation of liberty for disabled people – Doughty Street Chambers

Supreme Court abolishes ‘acid test’ in determining deprivation of liberty for disabled people  Doughty Street Chambers →Read more

The Supreme Court’s reversal of the Cheshire West judgment explained – communitycare.co.uk

The Supreme Court’s reversal of the Cheshire West judgment explained  communitycare.co.uk →Read more

Supreme Court clarifies role of wishes and feelings in deprivation of liberty cases: practical implications – Kennedys Law LLP

Supreme Court clarifies role of wishes and feelings in deprivation of liberty cases: practical implications  Kennedys Law LLP →Read more

Charities appalled as Supreme Court overturns ‘acid test’ on deprivation of liberty – The Law Society Gazette

Charities appalled as Supreme Court overturns ‘acid test’ on deprivation of liberty  The Law Society Gazette →Read more