‘Time to act is now’ to ensure social care system can cope with needs of ageing population
A new in-depth report from the Charity Age UK has revealed how our under-funded and overstretched NHS and social care system is struggling and sometimes failing to cope with the needs of older people. Longstanding problems, predating the pandemic but exacerbated by it too, are piling pressure on families and carers and leaving the NHS […]
Bodies must collaborate to stamp out elderly loneliness, says NICE…
A new quality standard compiled by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is urging housing organisations, the voluntary sector and councils to work together to help and care for vulnerable older people. The standard indicates those ‘most at risk’ should be guided to a whole host of social groups, from dancing or swimming […]
