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Moment of reckoning needed in social care, says Louise Casey
In her speech, she described two NHS hospital trusts that tried to set up their own care services but discovered they could not make it “stack up” financially because anyone working in the NHS is better paid, and has better terms and conditions, than care staff.
Arranging social care can be horrendous, Baroness Casey tells BBC
The independent commission started work last summer. It has been examining the problems facing the care system in England and is due to produce a report this year with a plan for how to create a National Care Service. Phase two, which will look at how social care is funded in the longer term, is…
How Much Fiber Do You Really Need for Optimal Gut Health?
Fiber is very important for gut health because it feeds beneficial gut bacteria and promotes healthy bowel movements. However, most Americans meet only about 50% of their daily fiber needs. “This is largely due to diets high in processed foods and low in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes,” Lauren Manaker. MS, RDN, LD, Charleston-based…
Fulbright Student Dives Into Health Research While Exploring Her Roots
Before attending New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers-New Brunswick alum Erin Go studied barriers and facilitators to HPV vaccine access in the Philippines Rutgers medical student Erin Go Ahead of starting medical school in July, Rutgers University-New Brunswick alum Erin Go pursued public health research close to her heart – and her family roots – in…
