Tag Archives: NHS

NHS in crisis – again!

NHS in crisis – again!

We are constantly hearing about how our poor old NHS is in crisis, the headlines and news items seem to appear almost daily. No one argues that the service is under intense and growing pressures and t ...
Why you shouldn’t ignore hearing loss

Why you shouldn’t ignore hearing loss

It is not uncommon to suffer a decline in your hearing as you get older. It is also not uncommon to do nothing about it. In fact, it can take up to ten years before a person seeks help for hearing los ...
Stay aware of the signs of stress

Stay aware of the signs of stress

Last month Mental Health Awareness Week took place, but the campaign to raise awareness of mental health and related conditions continues all year round. The focus for this year is on stress. Research ...
Senior Moment – Prostate cancer

Senior Moment – Prostate cancer

Every year in the UK an estimated 45,000 men undergo surgery for an enlarged prostrate, at a massive cost to the NHS. Treatment involves administering a general anaesthetic followed by several days in ...