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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 ...

Mark 1717 views 0 likes Aug 15, 2018

Modern technology – it’s not all bad

Modern technology can be a frightening phenomenon and many older people see it as more of a hindrance than a help. It is easy to be put off by the fear of getting it wrong, of internet scams or of hum ...

Mark 1716 views 0 likes Jun 29, 2018

Operation Safe Card – tackling cash machine crime

A disturbing new wave of cash machine crime has hit a North London borough and pensioners are a prime target. Constable Samuel Lowe reports on what’s been happening and how he and his team are working ...

Mark 1565 views 0 likes Jun 20, 2018

Do you care for a partner, friend or other relative? Or are you cared for?

Carers Week 2018, 11th – 17th June Carers Week is about recognising the invaluable work that the UK’s 6.6 million unpaid carers do and helping them to stay ‘healthy and connected’ by identifying local ...

Mark 1795 views 1 likes Jun 17, 2018