The NHS seems to be constantly in the headlines due to straining services, lack of funding and overworked and exhausted staff. But could all this be improved by technology? Is the future of the NHS really in apps and 4G? NHS ‘in Read More
Old people care: hospital admissions soar
There have been reports this week concerning the welfare of old people care in the community. The Guardian have reported that there are more elderly people in hospitals due to community care being ‘starved’. The article shows that there have been calls Read More
Pensioners in hospital after legal highs
Professor James Ferguson, a senior consultant in emergency medicine at NHS Grampian, has warned that people of all ages, including pensioners, are seen needing emergency care from the use of legal highs. What are legal highs? ‘Legal highs’ are usually made up Read More
An ageing population: are we prepared?
The Office for National Statistics has shown that the population of the UK is ageing, and in 2014 proved to be at it’s oldest. “The population aged 65 and over has grown by 47% since mid-1974 to make up nearly 18% of Read More
Elderly care treatment a “disgrace”
There are current concerns that home care visits to elderly people are far too short for them to be treated with the dignity they deserve. Often the visits are rushed, which for elderly care is difficult when they are needing someone to understand Read More
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