End of life care for long-term neurological conditions: A meta-ethnographic review of the experiences of informal carers.

Background: Family and friends are key providers of care for people living with a long-term neurological condition. Neurological conditions are a significant global contributor to disability and premature death. However, previous research suggests carers often struggle to access appropriate support at end of life.

Support for people with long-term neurological conditions in rural English communities.

Almost one-fifth of the population in England lives in rural areas. Compared to urban populations, the rural population is older and faces greater difficulties in accessing medical services. At the same time, healthcare teams in rural areas face particular challenges in recruiting and retaining staff, travelling between patients and keeping specialised knowledge up-to-date.

Latent tuberculosis: concordance and duration of treatment regimens.

Over the past century, the UK has made significant progress in combating tuberculosis (TB) through improved health care and better preventative measures. However, it has now been identified as a new threat that needs concerted action. An important component in dealing with this threat is identifying and treating people with latent infection.

Theoretical explanations for social inequalities in oral health.

Social inequalities in health and oral health continue to present a major challenge to public health. Progress towards the development of interventions to reduce health inequalities is currently being hampered by an incomplete understanding of the causes of inequalities in health. This paper aims to provide oral health researchers with an overview of four current explanations for inequalities in oral health and to suggest further areas of research needed to advance our understanding of the causes of social inequalities in oral health.