Category Archives: News
Brain damage can occur in even mild bumps to the head
Even a mild knock to the head causes long-lasting brain damage in nearly half of [...]
Apr
Tory ministers accused of ‘insult’ to social care as workforce reform funding halved
Rishi Sunak’s government has been condemned for halving promised funding for reform of the social care workforce, [...]
Apr
‘Devastating’ social care shortages leave more than 500,000 adults waiting for help
New research estimates more than 500,000 adults are waiting for social care in England. The [...]
Jun
Social care tax rise: Boris Johnson wins Commons vote
MPs have voted 319 to 248 for a 1.25 percentage point rise in National Insurance [...]
Sep
89-year-old Betty wing-walks for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice
Cheltenham gran-of -two Betty Bromage took to the skies to celebrate her 89th birthday with [...]
Apr
You’re never tutu old for ballet: Royal Academy of Dance to inspire over 55’s at home with free online ballet classes
While isolation isn’t an issue we can dance around, the Royal Academy of Dance is [...]
Apr
Bionic’ powerlifter Ted Brown still competing at almost 90
A powerlifting octogenarian says he will continue to pursue his passion for weightlifting, despite battling [...]
Apr
Bob Weighton, from the UK, has been officially confirmed as the oldest person living (male) at 112 Years.
The assisted living home where Bob lives arranged for Happy Birthday to be sung to [...]
Apr