Joining up care leads to better outcomes for people. When local partners – the NHS, councils, voluntary sector and others – work together, they can create better services based on local need.

The number of workers in health care in Maine identifying as non-White is up 143% in the past decade. Amanda Karomba’s family fled the 1994 genocide in Rwanda and immigrated to Maine when she ...

External medicines can include creams, ointments, lotions and patches. These are often prescribed to people living in care homes or receiving care at home. Information should be available to staff to ...

Learn everything you need to know about Calathea Orbifolia care in this detailed guide! From watering and humidity tips to soil and light requirements, this video covers all the essentials to keep ...

They are finding that people who have been assaulted, or who have serious conditions like diabetes or a high-risk pregnancy, are skipping or delaying care. By Emily Baumgaertner Nunn Nina Agrawal ...

As the National Institute on Aging (NIA) explains, a healthcare proxy is a legal document people use for advance care planning. Another name for this document is a “durable power of attorney for ...

Palliative care means the care and support you might need if you have a life-limiting illness, such as cancer. It is often also called supportive care. This varies from person to person, but it can ...

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