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Hugh Pym Speaks to Stay Safe
It's nearly a year since last year's incredible Stay Safe for Older People Launch at the Royal Chelsea Hospital. Here's the lovely Hugh Pym who's supported our initiative throughout... This year's event is on Tuesday 1 October at the Royal Chelsea once more!
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Stay Safe Agenda for 2019
Burns – the latest and best advice for treating a burn
Burns are extremely common, painful and potentially life-changing injuries. Burns frequently become infected and scarring from burns is often disfiguring and permanent. In fact, 13,000 burns injuries are treated in British hospitals each year. 200 people die from...
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The heart of the matter – everything you need to know for heart health
Everything you need to know about heart health from cardiac arrest and CPR, to heart attacks and high blood pressure. The heart is one of our most vital organs and fundamental to life. We have written so many articles on this amazing organ, here is a review of some of...
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Could Alexa Save My Life? New Developments in Technology
Scientists have recently discovered that Amazon Echo, Alexa and even smartphones could soon be used to identify cardiac arrests in its owners. How? An AI-powered tool which could be installed on smart phones and speakers could detect irregular gasps of breath (agonal...
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Prostate Cancer
Here are some facts about prostate cancer and some informative Prostate Cancer Awareness Videos to watch. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. In the UK: ◾ Over 47,000 men are diagnosed with it every year. ◾ 11,000 men die from it every year. ◾ 1 in 8 men...
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The Wiser Collective: join or take inspiration from this intergenerational community initiative in Wandsworth
The Wiser Collective: An intergenerational community community initiative in Wandsworth! Claire Redway and Sarah Laffey are two of the local residents behind The Wiser Collective. A community initiative which connects older people and their skills and experience with...
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Brain Injuries: how to insure yourself and your family
You are more than 6 times more likely to be seriously disabled than die, following an injury or illness The article that follows is a personal story, illustrating how the unexpected can suddenly happen and turn everyone’s life upside down. Injuries and illnesses can...
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Today, Martin Lewis of Money Saving Expert praised Wales for taking up his recommendations for promoting awareness of the laws surrounding council tax reductions for those with severe mental impairments (e.g. dementia patients). The current law states that someone...
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Elder abuse: spotting the signs and advice for carers
Elder abuse is rife and happening right now in homes, hospitals and care homes throughout the UK. It is a horrific crime on some of the most vulnerable in our society and as many of us as possible need to know how to spot the signs and help those affected. 4% of the...
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