First aid focus: Burns
If you’ve ever suffered a burn, of any kind, you’ll know how distressing it can be. But would you know how to treat a burn on yourself or someone else? A burn is caused by skin contact with dry heat, ...
HEALTH
Celebrating 90 years since of the discovery of penicillin
September 2018 sees a double anniversary for the Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington. Monday 3rd September marks the 90th anniversary of the discovery of penicillin b ...
A 21st century approach to getting older: learn, laugh, live
Ageing is often associated with decline, dependency and loneliness; some would say that an acceptance of such stereotypes and a resignation that getting older is a time when life plateaux and degenera ...
1.4 million people don’t get the care they need
Numbers of older people who don’t get the care and support they need has reached a record high of 1.4 million – up nearly 20% in just two years. What’s more, delayed discharges due to the lack of soci ...