The number of NHS beds in hospitals across the country has fallen by half in the last 30 years, according to a new study. In other concerning NHS news, nurses have told the Royal College of Nursing that patients are dying alone Read More
Archives for September 2017
News: Care cuts causing self-inflicted elderly harm
This week’s news article begins with concerning research regarding care cuts. It has been reported that elderly and disabled people are been driven to self-inflicted harm due to social care cuts. Elsewhere, a new report has been released which hits-out at banks Read More
How to prevent flu in the elderly
Summer has officially gone. The weather is starting to get a little colder, the mornings are darker and leaves are falling from the trees. Autumn has arrived, which means the winter and flu season isn’t too far away. According to the NHS, Read More
News: NHS workers demand 3.9% pay rise
The main news this week focuses on reports which claim NHS workers are demanding a 3.9% pay rise. Unions representing NHS staff have written the chancellor to demand the pay rise, as well as an extra £800 to make up for the Read More
Causes of falls in the elderly
Unfortunately, the elderly and frail are most susceptible to falls which can cause serious discomfort and injury to them. According to the NHS, around one in three adults over the age of 65 who live at home will have at least one Read More
News: ‘Cyber-chondria’ causing anxiety over health
The main news this week concerns people looking up symptoms on the internet. This method of ‘self-diagnosis’ is leading to people worrying excessively about their health and booking unnecessary appointments and tests. This is also known as Cyber-Chondria. Elsewhere, a 13-year-old girl Read More
News: Flu Vaccine not as effective in elderly people
The main headline this week’s news round-up concerns the flu vaccine. According to Public Health England, last winter’s flu vaccine was not as effective in elderly people, but worked perfectly in children. Elsewhere, there’s worrying news coming from Age UK and the Read More