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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
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
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: ‘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
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