‘The care system is crumbling’
By Tony Watts - Editor - 02/07/2009
Charities and campaigners are warning of a meltdown in care provision for older people unless decisive action is taken soon.
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Health standards: "Only promise what you can deliver"
The King's Fund, the independent charitable organisation that works to improve health care in the UK, has warned that the Government will need to temper its promises to improve the health service with what is achievable.
Dementia research funding must triple, say experts
The UK’s leading dementia charities today (30 June) united with eminent scientists to urge the government to commit to a national dementia research strategy and triple annual investment to £96 million within five years.
Banning age discrimination: your chance to put your views
The Government Equalities Office (GEO) today (29 June) outlined further proposals for a new legal ban on harmful age discrimination, which will make sure older people do not face unfair or substandard treatment when they are buying goods or using services, such as in shops, hospitals, or when accessing car and holiday insurance.
Win one of 15 pairs of tickets for Dean Friedman's 2009 Tour
If you, like MT editor Tony Watts, still harbour a soft spot for one of the finest troubadours to come out of the ‘70s, you’ll want to know of his upcoming tour – and the chance to win a pair of tickets to see him at over 30 venues around the UK.
What would YOUR fantasy cabinet be?
Assuming that this article is legible, and not covered by large sections of black ink, I’d like to ask you a question: who would be in your fantasy cabinet? By Mature Times editor Tony Watts.
The new Mature Times guide to retirement - at a special price
If you want to make the very most of your retirement years, then this is the book to help guide you through some of the big decisions you need to make. Written by MT editor Tony Watts, with help from the experts that write for the paper, it provides you with the information you need to make your choices.
£5.4 billion of means-tested benefits go unclaimed
Up to £5.4 billion worth of means-tested benefits went unclaimed last year - renewing calls for an overhaul of the system.
Win top price tickets to see Hairspray- the Musical!
Hairspray welcomes Brian Conley, superstar of stage and screen, into the role of Edna Turnblad from 27 July.
'West Side Story'......and what a story!
Kate Morley reviews the 50th Anniversary production of one of the most
successful
musicals of all time.
Edward de Bono urges you to 'Think! Before it's Too Late'
How we think, why we think that way and how, using simple techniques, we can think better - by the world famous creative thinking guru
New report says prostate cancer treatment "could have fewer side effects"
A new report suggests that High Intensity Focussed Ultrasound (HIFU) to treat men with localised prostate cancer could have fewer side effects than conventional treatments.
Discover your own voice with a creative writing course
Tony Watts, MT editor, has just added three more dates for 2010 to his 'creative writing' course programme. If you love to write, want to write, or just want to be a better writer, then this course might just be for you, as he explains.
Join a property webchat with Sarah Beeny on Thursday 9th July at 1p.m.
Falling house prices and a shortage of mortgages have scuppered the plans of many first-time buyers, homeowners and property developers. Whether you’re struggling to get onto the housing ladder, can’t decide if now is a good time to sell, or are wondering what improvements will add most value to your home, property expert Sarah Beeny, together with moneysupermarket.com is here to help.
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