Alzheimer’s Scotland has lashed out at media companies for sensational reports suggesting that people can catch Alzheimer’s or it may be passed onto through surgeries – something that the charity says are…
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Charity voices concern over waiting times for autism diagnosis
The National Autistic Society, UK has called on NHS England and Government to take urgent action to reduce unacceptable waiting times for autism diagnosis stating that waiting times for autism diagnosis is…
Diabetes could bring down the NHS, charity says
More and more Britons are being diagnosed with Diabetes and according to latest analysis by Diabetes UK, there has been a nearly 60 per cent increase in the number of diabetics in…
How NGOs are utilising mobile apps to help change the world for better
Just a few months ago an earthquake devastated Nepal, and a cry for help went through social media. Facebook came up with a donate button within its app and collected over $10…
Charity voices concern over NHS England’s refusal to fund anti-TNF treatments
The Royal National Institute of Blind People has revealed that patients in England with severe refractory uveitis will now have to go to Scotland or Wales to get appropriate treatment as NHS…
Diabetes-related amputations in England at an all-time high of over 7000 per year
Diabetes UK has revealed through an analysis of data from Public Health England that diabetes-related amputations in England have reached an all-time high of over 7,000 per year with over 135 amputations…
Over a million pensioners in the UK now with zero care at home, charity finds
In a startling new finding based on an extensive analysis, Age UK has revealed that the number of older people in the UK who are facing difficulty in coping with basic tasks…
Cycling, walking helping UK economy save £1 million a day
A new study has revealed how the National Cycle Network has helped the UK economy save a whopping £7 billion since it was established 20 years ago not only by reducing fuel…