Wednesday 4 December 2013

NHS needs 'much better' uptake on flu jabs @myageingparent

The NHS needs to do more to ensure that older people get the flu jab this winter, the energy minister has suggested. Ed Davey was speaking to MPs this week about the need for the health service to … continue … Continue reading

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Welsh pensioners ‘face perfect storm of challenges’ over winter @agecymru

60% are worried about increasing costs of energy bills Welsh pensioners are facing a 'perfect storm' of challenges this winter that includes loneliness and choosing between heating or eating. Age...

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NHS needs 'much better' uptake on flu jabs @age_uk

The NHS needs to do more to ensure that older people get the flu jab this winter, the energy minister has suggested. Ed Davey was speaking to MPs this week about the need for the health service to ...

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2.5 Million older people not looking forward to Christmas @myageingparent

Nearly two thirds of people over 65 (61%) say they find Christmas the most difficult time of year to deal with according to new research by the older people's charity the Abbeyfield Society The research into how older people feel … Continue reading

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Age UK challenges Government on care @myageingparent

As the debate over the future of social care continues to intensify, a new survey by Age UK estimates that 13.7 million people aged 50 or over in Great Britain think the Government treat older peop… continue reading Powered by … Continue reading

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THIS YEAR 1 IN 10 PEOPLE WILL SPEND CHRISTMAS ALONE @myageingparent

Sue Ryder reveals that a staggering 1 in 10 people, over six million people will be spending this Christmas day alone. A new survey reveals that most people (around 8 in 10) will be spending Christmas Day with family but … Continue reading

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Age UK challenges Government on care @age_uk

As the debate over the future of social care continues to intensify, a new survey by Age UK estimates that 13.7 million people aged 50 or over in Great Britain think the Government treat older peop...

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