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Loneliness – the shame on our country!

Loneliness – the shame on our country!

A staggering half a million people over the age of 60 usually spend every day alone, with nearly half a million more usually going at least five or six days a week without seeing or speaking to anyone ...
So, what’s it like having Parkinson’s?

So, what’s it like having Parkinson’s?

This blog comes to us via Healthwatch Essex and is from a woman who can only be described as an inspiration. While Heidi Reynolds outlines many of the disadvantages to her, and those around her, of li ...
The over 50s are starting 2017 with attitude!

The over 50s are starting 2017 with attitude!

The over 50s know what they want and they don’t suffer fools gladly – tell us something we don’t already know!  However, in a recent survey carried out on behalf of the website, silversurfers.com the ...
Pledge of loyalty to British values

Pledge of loyalty to British values

Over a year ago, the then Prime Minister and Home Secretary asked Dame Louise Casey to undertake a review into integration and opportunity in isolated and deprived communities. She looked at how well ...