21 DECEMBER 2018 Each year our hospitals see a festive swell of more than 80,000 people needing treatment for injuries such as falls, cuts and burns during the Christmas holidays. According to the NHS, around 6,000 of those injured, will need to be admitted. Of...
Staying safe at home Blog written by Joe Oldman, Housing and Transport Policy Manager, Age UK We know that safe and accessible housing promotes health, wellbeing, and independence and prevents unnecessary injuries, accidents, and deaths. But for many older people,...
At the beginning of this month, on the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, the Royal Hospital Chelsea hosted the launch of a vital new initiative ‘Stay Safe for Older People’ with the aim to help older people lead healthy and independent lives. The Stay...
As the dark nights draw in, there are lots of occasions where fireworks feature and add to the festivities. In this article, first aid expert, Emma Hammett tells us about the facts we need to be aware of. Official figures show that...
ENSURING FIREWORKS ARE MEMORABLE FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS! Last Updated on : 26th October 2018 As winter approaches there are many festivities to look forward to which feature fireworks such as Halloween, Bonfire Night, Diwali, New Year and Chinese New Year. There...
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