Who cares
While financial responsibility for the NHS rests on the budget provided by the Government, care provision is the duty of local councils and shocking new statistics show a frightening shortage of facil ...
HEALTH
Look after your eyes this summer
With warmer weather approaching the College of Optometrists is advising people on how to keep their eyes in tip top condition while enjoying time outdoors. Protecting your eyes in the sun is really im ...
The stigma of mental health
I must start this article by saying that this is what happened to me when I was diagnosed as being mentally ill, and about what happened to me during the time I spent in hospital. Everyone has differe ...
Living with dementia – a personal story
Seven years ago, we received the diagnosis that my mum had vascular dementia. There is still confusion over the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s: there are over 200 causes of dementia, and ...