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BBC News: An international trial is examining whether a finger-prick blood test could be used to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease.

The Carer: Gene variants linked to at least 7 In 10 Alzheimer’s cases, study suggests.

The Carer: Care England has today published new analysis warning that frozen Income Tax and National Insurance thresholds will remove an estimated £1.4 billion from care workers’ take-home pay before the Fair Pay Agreement, with only £0.5 billion allocated to deliver the reform, even comes into force in April 2028.

The Carer: Councils have today called for a collaborative role in negotiations to improve the pay and conditions for care workers, with local authorities fearing they are being asked to ‘shoulder the policy’s risk without having a meaningful say’.

The Guardian: Corridor care is “a type of torture” that is leading to patients dying and causing NHS staff to have nightmares, the UK’s nurses union has warned.

The Telegraph: Hospitals almost full as norovirus cases rise.

BBC News: A pioneering partnership between Torbay Council and the local health trust, delivering care for the elderly and disabled, is at risk due to an annual overspend of about £35m. 

The Carer: North Devon care home unite to send birthday cards after BBC story sparks heartfelt response.

The Carer: Music and dancing bring Gittisham Hill House in Honiton to life.