Wednesday 6 November 2013

‘Postcode lottery’ for knee and hip surgery @myageingparent

People needing a knee or hip replacement face significantly different waiting time lengths depending on where they live and when they begin their wait, a new report suggests.   {DynamicContent:Soci… continue reading Powered by WPeMatico

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Big rise predicted in numbers of older people in NI @age_ni

The number of older people in Northern Ireland is predicted to grow dramatically in the next decade. New figures released by the NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) show the numbers of those...

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Tighter rules needed on nuisance callers @agecymru

Age Cymru is backing Welsh MP Alun Cairns' bid to tighten up the rules on nuisance telephone calls. Vale of Glamorgan member Mr Cairns is introducing a backbencher's 10-minute rule Bill to curb the...

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‘Postcode lottery’ for knee and hip surgery @age_uk

People needing a knee or hip replacement face significantly different waiting time lengths depending on where they live and when they begin their wait, a new report suggests.   {DynamicContent:Soci...

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A message from Richard Nicholls @agecymru

As we approach the colder months and the dark nights begin to set in, life can be harsh for many older people across Wales. Thousands will live in just one room in their home to keep warm , many...

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Hats off to knitters across Scotland @agescotland

Knitters in Scotland have stitched 46,000 little woolly hats this year for the Big Knit campaign. The hats are popped on innocent smoothie bottles throughout November, and for each one sold, innoce...

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Don’t Hesitate to Insulate for Free, Urges Age NI @age_ni

Age NI is urging older people to apply now for free cavity wall and loft insulation. Funded by the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme (NISEP) and offered by Power NI. It could help make ...

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