Initial results from the two-year Phase III FREEDOMS study show that oral FTY720 (fingolimod) was significantly superior to placebo in reducing both relapses and disability progression in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

More about.... Positive results for new MS treatment

A revolutionary range of signs capable of killing 99.99% of ‘superbug' bacteria including MRSA will be unveiled at MEDICA 2009; the largest medical technologies fair in the world.

More about.... Sign of the times – fighting infection, reducing cleaning times

Leading UK voices from carers, disability rights, user groups and individuals have joined in partnership to call for radical changes for everyone touched by the care and support system, with the launch of a new report.

More about.... New carers report claims unfair and too complex

The lives of 100,000 Multiple Sclerosis sufferers in the UK could be greatly improved while saving the NHS £300 million a year. The claim comes from the LDN Research Trust.

More about.... 'Life-Changing' MS Drug, LDN, Could Save NHS £300 Million A Year

Need2Know has announced the publication of 'Alzheimer's - The Essential Guide'.

More about.... New guide to Alzheimers

Minister of state for care services Phil Hope has launched a ground-breaking information service designed to give social care professionals easier access than ever before to national, comparative social care data.

More about.... Minister launches ground-breaking new information service for social care

Counsel and Care, the national charity working with older people, their families and carers and Ceretas, the professional association for those working in homecare, has called for homecare to be transformed in line with government policy that suggests that moreolder people should receive care at home

More about.... Homecare must reflect personalised care

A new specialist Rehabilitation Consultant has been appointed to act as a Scotland-wide champion to help older people live better quality lives. Edith Macintosh, a highly-experienced occupational therapist, will spend the next two years working with care homes and day care services to help drive up standards of care and support.

More about.... New Care Champion Appointed for Older People