Winter deaths last year There are growing concerns that winter deaths are at a high, and may even continue to rise this year. It’s been reported by The Telegraph, that last winter saw the highest number of deaths since the turn of Read More
Archives for November 2015
Hertfordshire Telecare service
Hertfordshire elderly population It’s estimated that there are over 200,000 people over the age of 60 living in Hertfordshire. “The latest 2012-based population projections data for Hertfordshire was published by ONS on the 29th May 2014. They project an increase of 271,600 in the Read More
7 Gift ideas for elderly people
7 Gift ideas for elderly health Want to get an elderly relative something they will actually use for Christmas? We’ve put together our list of best gift ideas for elderly health; gift that will help loneliness, safety and their fitness. Gifts for Read More
46,000 meals on wheels services axed
Meals on wheels services It has been reported that 46,000 elderly people have had their meals on wheels services axed. Meals On Wheels delivery fresh meals to older people who choose to live independently. The meals are delivered direct to their door Read More
Funding shifts towards elderly people
George Osborne’s redesign The spending review due to be announced on November 25, is expected to make a shift towards health rather than education and economic development. George Osborne’s redesign of the British State will see overall cuts to the state budget, Read More
Costs of elderly care: pensioners lose out
Unfortunately, ministers have recently admitted that there will be hundreds of thousands of pensioners who will lose money due to care costs. It’s as a result of the Conservatives delay to cap care prices. Over 100,000 affected The state was due to Read More
