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  • 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

    NHS Workers Demand Pay Rise
  • NHS Workers Demand Pay Rise

    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

    Causes of Falls in the elderly
  • Causes of Falls in the elderly

    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

    Cyber-Chondria Anxiety
  • Cyber-Chondria Anxiety

    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

    Flu Vaccine not as effective in elderly people
  • Flu Vaccine not as effective in elderly people

    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