New figures released by the ONS today show that there were a shameful 31,100 excess winter deaths last year from cold-related illness such as heart attacks and strokes – up more than a quarter on t...
Tuesday, 26 November 2013
The shame of excess winter deaths @age_uk
This morning the Office for National Statistics announced that there were 31,100 excess winter deaths last winter. To say this is a national shame (as we have done) is both a cliché and also absolutely true. Excess winter deaths – … Continue reading →
Charity calls on Chancellor to warm-up homes @agescotland
Age Scotland has joined more than 80 civil society groups across the UK in calling on Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne MP to take action to end the scandal of cold homes. In a letter...
50% rise in winter deaths - Age Cymru response @agecymru
Age Cymru is calling for government action to prevent people dying during the winter months because of the cold. It comes on the day that the Office for National Statistics has published figures th...
Win Tickets to see Award Winning Movie 'Nebraska' @age_ni
Enter our competition to win two tickets to see new Award Winning movie 'Nebraska' at the Queen's Film Theatre (QFT) in Belfast! Affectionate and heart-warming, Alexander Payne's (Sideways, The...
Monday, 25 November 2013
'Care crisis' causing delays in hospital discharge @myageingparent
A crisis in social care is forcing more older people than ever to stay in hospital longer than necessary, NHS figures show. Last month more than 78,000 bed days were used by patients who had no… continue reading Powered by … Continue reading →
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Over 75′s can claim free TV licence @myageingparent
TV Licensing and Independent Age are reminding anyone celebrating their 75th birthday in the next 12 months they will be entitled to claim a free TV Licence on this landmark birthday Anyone aged 75 or over is eligible for a … Continue reading →
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