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New code established to safeguard older people’s dignity in care

Wednesday, 22 February 2012

NPC Britain’s biggest pensioner organisation, the National Pensioners Convention (NPC) today (Wednesday February 22) launches a high profile Dignity Code which sets out minimum standards for the dignified treatment of older people, whether in hospital or the community. The Code has been widely supported by both those in the care sector and across the political spectrum. Signatories include care minister Paul Burstow and his opposite number Liz Kendall, along with Dame Jo Williams of the Care Quality Commission, Dr Peter Carter of the RCN and Lord Stewart Sutherland, chair of the Royal Commission on long-term care.

Blind and partially sighted people risking their lives at unsafe crossings in 31 London boroughs

Tuesday, 21 February 2012

RNIB logo Blind and partially sighted Londoners are being forced to use unsafe crossings at hundreds of roads across the capital, warns the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB).

There are 347 Transport for London pedestrian crossings across London which are lacking audible sounds and tactile rotating cones, making it extremely difficult and often very dangerous for people with sight loss to cross the road.

BMA response to No 10 ‘health summit'

Tuesday, 21 February 2012

In response to today’s meeting between the Prime Minister, the Health Secretary and a selected group of health organisations to talk about NHS reforms and improved statistics on emergency hospital admissions, Dr Hamish Meldrum, Chairman of BMA Council said:

Navy Hero on street patrol

Monday, 20 February 2012

A navy veteran who became sick of louts fouling up his neighbourhood has launched a one-man litter patrol to keep the streets clean. Pensioner Mike Gibson, 86, has resorted to arming himself with a litter-picker after getting fed up with the daily mess on his doorstep.

The retired Lieutenant Commander said regular council clean-ups are scuppered by litter louts with no respect for their surroundings. He has now taken matters into his own hands, bracing the cold to clear up himself.

Mr Gibson said: “It’s like an assault course some days. I have great sympathy for the council – their waste collection people come up and do the job, then they leave and people throw litter around again. It’s an impossible situation.”

A slap in the face

Monday, 20 February 2012

An MP has backed a campaign by Mature Times calling on judges to protect the elderly after the death of a pensioner following a burglary.

Intruders Liam Cunliffe and Louis Corbett, both 18, broke into the home of terrified Pauline Reddick, 80, while she cowered in an upstairs bedroom. The victim, who had a history of high blood pressure in stressful situations, suffered a stroke later that day and died in hospital.

February Senior Moment

Monday, 20 February 2012

Justice for Pauline

Cowering in her bedroom and doubtless terrified, Pauline Reddick must have felt confused and helpless as two thugs rummaged through her home downstairs. Although they did not assault her, it is likely they hastened her death. As a coroner was later to record, she died that same day at the age of 80 from a stroke, in all probability caused by the trauma.

Elderly residents send aid to Mozambique

Monday, 20 February 2012

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A donation of £200 from the residents of Talbot View care home in Bournemouth has built a new hut for a disabled elderly lady in the village of Innhassune, Mozambique.

Response calls for a Commissioner for Older People

Thursday, 16 February 2012

Nick Sanderson, Chairman of the Association of Retirement Villages and CEO of Audley Retirement Villages, said:

“It’s high time that the needs of older people were recognised and met. The appointment of a dedicated Commissioner would boost the focus on later life issues but it will only work if the role is filled by a member of the later life community who is supported by a team drawn from the same peer group."

Playing a part in your grandchild’s wedding

Thursday, 16 February 2012

It might not be an ‘official’ job that requires its own business cards but being a grandparent is one of the most important and rewarding things that will happen to you in your life. You can provide a wealth of advice, care and loving support to your grandchildren in many different ways.

Grandparents play a key role in helping the younger generation make the right choices and there are few times in a grandchild’s life when they will need more support than when they are planning their wedding.