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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, with roughly 1 in 7 women developing it during their lifetime. While vastly more common in women, men can also be diagnosed.

Women:

Around 55,000 to 59,000 new cases are diagnosed every year (averaging about 160 cases every day).

Men:

Approximately 400 men are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK each year.

Survival Rates

Survival rates in the UK have improved dramatically over the decades due to advances in screening and treatment, with roughly 1 in 20 people dying from the disease today compared to 1 in 7 in the 1990s.

5-Year Survival:

Approximately 85% of women diagnosed with breast cancer survive their disease for 5 years or more.

10-Year Survival: More than 75% (roughly 76.6%) of women survive for 10 years or more after diagnosis.

Early Detection Impact:

Survival rates are heavily tied to how early the cancer is caught. When diagnosed at the earliest stages (Stage 1 or 2), the vast majority of women respond very well to treatment, whereas advanced or metastatic stages (Stage 4) have lower long-term survival figures.

If you or someone you know is affected by breast cancer, you can reach out to UK support services like Breast Cancer Now (free helpline: 0808 800 6000) for information, guidance, and emotional support.

Care Connectors Update

🎉 We have hit an amazing milestone!
Over 300 people have registered on Care Connectors across the UK and Ireland this September!

A massive thank you to everyone who has joined, supported, and been a part of our journey so far. Seeing our community grow like this means the world to us.

Whether you are an independent carer looking to offer your services or a client searching for trusted local support, there has never been a better time to join.

👉 Get started today: Head over to our platform to register your profile and connect with your local community!

To be part of our growing community, head over to www.careconnectorsnow.com. It’s free to register and set up a profile.

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Today is World Alzheimer’s Day

Globally, someone develops dementia (of which Alzheimer's is the most common form, accounting for 60–70% of cases) approximately every 3 seconds.

Broken down to an hourly rate:

With roughly 10 million new cases globally each year, that averages out to about 1,140 new cases every hour worldwide (or roughly 19 every minute).

Knowing the early signs can help with early treatment to slow down the symptoms.



Alzheimer's Society Alzheimer Scotland Walk to End Alzheimer’s Dementia UK

Corneal Arcus is a gray, white, or blue ring or crescent that forms around the outer edge of the cornea. It’s caused by a buildup of lipids (fats and cholesterol) in the outer layers of the corneal tissue. It does not cause pain or block your central vision but can indicate high cholesterol levels particularly if under 50. If you have this ring along your eye, a quick blood test to check your cholesterol levels would be advisable.

Are you an experienced Live in Carer looking for a position in Ireland? Do you have experience working with Clients with disabilities? Yvette is currently looking for you. Head over to our website www.careconnectorsnow.com, set up an account, do a postcode search (N41) and you'll be able to see Yvette and connect with her.

Are you an experienced live in carer looking for a position in Yorkshire? If so, head over to our website www.careconnectorsnow.com, set up an account and do a postcode search for HG2. You'll then be able to see Jenni and connect with her.

The World Health Organisation are suggesting that some dementia’s can be prevented or slowed down.

Up to 45% of dementia cases are preventable or at the very least, can be delayed.

Nearly 800,000 people in the UK have Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia making up to 80% of all cases.

The condition effects 1 in 14 people the age of 65 and 1 in 6 people over the age of 80.

Total dementia cases in the UK are expected to grow to 1.4 million by 2040 😭.



Age NI Southern Health and Social Care Trust Belfast Health and Social Care Trust South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust Northern Health and Social Care Trust Alzheimer's Society Dementia UK