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Healthwatch Camden is an independent watchdog that will give carers a stronger voice

A watchdog for patients and carers in Camden to comment on their health services has been launched.

An independent watchdog has been set up for people in Camden to comment on health services in their area An independent watchdog has been set up for people in Camden to comment on health services in their area

Rachael Getzels Saturday, April 27, 2013

A watchdog for patients and carers in Camden to comment on their health services has been launched.

How to improve your memory!

Clenching fists ‘can improve memory’

 Clenching the fist temporarily changes brain function

Memory can be improved simply by clenching the fists, a study suggests.

Clenching the right hand for 90 seconds helps in memory formation, while the same movement in the left improves memory recall, say US psychologists.

In an experiment, 50 adults performed better at remembering words from a long list when they carried out these movements.

The researchers think clenching a fist activates specific brain regions that are associated with memory processing.

NHS ‘ring fence’ threatened by plan to help social care

More than £1bn likely to be transferred from health budget to local authorities

The Government has decided to act amid fears that hospitals are admitting elderly patients who could be better cared for at home.

The plans – being drawn up as part of the Government’s spending review – are likely to see at least £1bn transferred from the Department of Health to local authorities to keep people out of hospital.