The number of older people in Wales' rural areas is expected to rise by as much as 44% by 2021.
Monday, 29 July 2013
Employment Tribunal Fees Begin
From today, any employee wishing to bring an employment tribunal will have to pay a fee upfront, meaning they can no longer bring a claim free of charge, for the first time since they were created in the 1960s. Small claims such as unpaid wages will cost £160 to lodge and another £230 if it proceeds, whilst larger claims, such as claims for unfair dismissal will cost an initial £250, then a further £950. Fees will also apply if a claimant wants to appeal a decision. In the Employment Appeal Tribunal, the fees will be £400 to lodge an appeal…
A Framework for Delivering Integrated Health and Social Care
The Welsh Government is seeking views on the proposed framework to improve services for older people.
Ten new radio stations launch on DAB in NI
Back in April I mentioned that the selection of radio stations available on DAB in Northern Ireland was going to expand. Ofcom agreed to extend Digital One's licence to allow it to broadcast its...
Why we're living to a healthier old age
In the past the elderly have found themselves battling against poor health in the last six or seven years of their lives.
Planning needed for nursing home bed provision
Reports that the health safety body HIQA will not grant an amnesty for public nursing homes to meet safety and quality standards highlights the need to establish a Forum on Long Term Residential Ca
Unnecessary ward moves 'harm elderly patients', warn academics
The health and wellbeing of older hospital patients is being put at risk when they are shipped from ward to ward, experts have said.
Substantial Fall in Age Discrimination Claims Received by Tribunals
Recently published figures show that the number of age discrimination claims received by the Employment Tribunal Service, has fallen substantially. In the year to the end of March 2013, the Service received 2,818 age claims – a reduction of 24 per cent on the previous year. This was the lowest number of claims received in any full year since the age discrimination regulations were first introduced in October 2006 and represents a fall of nearly 60 per cent against the ‘peak’ of 6,821 age claims the Service received in 2010/11. The figures also show that during 2012/13 the Service disposed of…
Alzheimer's blood test edges closer
Researchers believe they are closer to developing a blood test that could diagnose Alzheimer's.
Parliamentary Report leaves unanswered questions
The Scottish Parliament's Infrastructure & Capital Investment Committee report into their inquiry on Community Transport has proposed a series of recommendations aimed at strengthening provision an...
Pensioner faces 35 assault charges
A 73-year-old man faces 35 charges of indecent assault of a female child between January 1977 and December 1986.
Ward moves putting patients at risk
Shipping older patients from ward to ward in hospitals is putting their health and wellbeing at risk, experts say. Professor Marion McMurdo and Dr Miles Witham from the University of Dundee state...
Celebrating real life stories
John McCaughie introduces us to The Living Memory Association; a reminiscence project based in Leith, but covering the whole of Edinburgh. Bessie, who is 98, has attended some of our social events. Her daughter Pearl describes how much these outings … Continue reading →
Pensioner dies after car park row
A pensioner has collapsed and died after rowing with a fellow motorist in a car park.
Hospital bed shortages are jeopardising care of elderly
ELDERLY care is being jeopardised by the increasing numbers of older people being moved to non-specialist wards to clear beds for new patients, a damning new report has found.
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