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A council has been fined following the “preventable” death of a dementia patient who went missing from a care home during the night.

Allan MacLeod disappeared from his bedroom at St Brendan’s Care Home in Castlebay, Barra, and was found injured about four hours later.

Over the past two centuries, vaccines have been critical for preventing infectious diseases. The World Health Organization estimates that vaccination prevents between 3 million and 5 million deaths annually from diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, influenza, measles and, more recently, COVID-19.

A greasy takeaway may seem like an innocent Friday night indulgence. But our recent research suggests even a single high-fat meal could impair blood flow to the brain, potentially increasing the risk of stroke and dementia.

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The report’s findings point towards a ‘government failure to address the growing demand for dementia services’

What’s most important about hearing health how it helps people stay engaged, say experts – here’s how to support it

Learn about dementia, how it affects people, how it's diagnosed and what treatments are available.

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Early diagnosis is crucial to improve patients’ future quality of life