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The Carer: England’s social care system is at breaking point, with rising demand, shrinking supply, and a growing reliance on unpaid carers. New analysis has shown a 70% increase in full-time unpaid carers in the last twenty years.

The Independent: Fewer than two thirds of adult social care services in England are deemed to be doing a good job of supporting people to live healthier lives, according to data said to reveal the need for a “radical rethink” of how the sector works.

The Carer: A new report, published by Care England, shines a spotlight on how regular, inclusive physical activity is improving the health, confidence, and wellbeing of older adults in care homes, and could deliver savings of up to £96 million to the NHS.

Government Press Release: NHS productivity increases by 2.7% over the past year, new data shows, meaning patients are being seen and treated more quickly due to investment and reforms.

BBC News: Parts of Devon's health service have been removed from "special measures" after recording improvements.

BBC News: The assisted dying bill has passed its second reading in the House of Lords, moving it another step closer to becoming law.

The Carer: Rehabilitation must be at the heart of dementia care in the UK, urges new World Alzheimer Report.

The Carer: A major clinical trial, aiming to transform the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease through a simple blood test, is now welcoming its first participants who will be recruited via memory clinics across the UK.

The Carer: Baroness Casey of Blackstock chaired a cross-party roundtable to discuss the work of the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care.

BBC News: The government is replacing all county councils and district councils with unitary authorities in the biggest overhaul of local government for 50 years and has asked local authorities to come up with plans for how areas should be carved up.