This week’s NHS new round-up features a developing story which could see the removal of homeopathy from hospitals. Elsewhere there have been calls for hospitals to bring in more then double the number of consultants on duty in A&E to ensure that Read More
Quit smoking for good – Helpful Advice
We all know that smoking is bad for our health, however there are still approximately 10 million adults in the UK who smoke and only 30-40% of them try to quit smoking each year. Of the overall population, 19% of adults smoke, with 20% Read More
Preventing Falls in the Home
Older people now live independently in their own homes for longer and this means ensuring that their properties are safe to live in. For example, the elderly are particularly at risk of falls so it is important to take steps to fall-proof their property. Read More
NHS News Round-Up: Social Media becoming an issue?
Our NHS News Round-Up this week starts with growing concerns regarding the use of social media by doctors and nurses around the country. It has been reported that NHS employees are using services such as WhatsApp and Snapchat to share sensitive information Read More
Telecare Tips for Healthy Eating in Older People
Our latest post in the Telecare Tips series looks at healthy eating in older people. Healthy eating doesn’t have to be costly or boring and many older people find that they see significant improvements in their standard of living from eating well. Read More
NHS News Round-Up: 38 hospitals ‘as dangerous as Grenfell Tower’
Welcome to your weekly NHS news round-up – where we collect the most important news regarding the National Health Service and put it all in once place for you. This week’s NHS news includes: 38 hospitals are ‘as dangerous as Grenfell Tower’ Read More
Care home prices hiked: costs thousands
Citizens Advice have found that care home prices rose on average £900 during 2015/16. It seems thousands of elderly people are facing hiked prices to the fees that they pay. Over 400 care homes in England were included in their study. The study Read More
A Guide to Diabetes (Diabetes mellitus)
One person every two minutes is diagnosed with diabetes. Currently there are four million people suffering from diabetes in the UK.
NHS News Round-Up: Costs of negligence claims set to double by 2023
According to a study by the Medical Protection Society (MPS) the annual cost to the NHS in England of settling clinical negligence claims is set to double by 2023.
Staying active in older age
Reports have revealed that staying active in older age can help prevent damaging brain conditions, such as Alzheimer’s. The research found that simply walking every day can help prevent memory loss and other mental decline that is often linked with ageing. The more Read More