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  1. Accessing your GP

    inequality between the prompt service she was receiving via the app, and the likely experience of other patients who had to rely on more traditional methods. Not being a computer user mustn’t mean you get ... staff to take this into account – I’m not sure they always do at present. The oldest patients on their lists may be proficient computer users but they should probably start from the assumption

  2. 4 NHS plans for 2025 that professionals should know about

    ambulance response and A&E waiting times improve patients’ access to general practice (GP) and urgent dental care access accelerate patient flow in mental health crisis and outpatient care pathways ... emergency admissions for people aged 65 and over average length of discharge delay for acute adult patients long-term admissions to residential and nursing homes for people aged 65 and over. Local health

  3. Talking therapies and how they can help

    deliver those strategies in consultations, whether that’s over the phone or face-to-face with patients. "Older adults respond to it because they don’t think it’s psychologising their problems ... “It would depend on the person, their condition and whether they’ve had recurrent problems. Patients I’m referring for talking therapies will have an initial assessment by a member of the team

  4. Questions to ask before travelling

    useful to have completed before talking to your travel agent or holiday company. Transfers and transport If you're going to the airport, do you need a specially adapted taxi? Will there be assistance from ... if you are out and about on organised excursions, you’ll want to ask questions about the transport: are ramps or hydraulic lifts available? How many steps are involved when visiting attractions?

  5. Accessible days out in the South East

    is asked for too (in lieu of a hire fee). The grounds here are vast and varied, so this mode of transport will really offer a superb chance to discover, in comfort, some of the far flung corners that might ... estates of parkland, for visitors of all ages and abilities. Denbies Wine Estate  in Dorking transports people around the vineyards with a historical audio guide, so slopes and hills present no problem

  6. Timothy West and Prunella Scales on dementia

    had a very quick mind and a good memory, and now it takes me a bit of time. So you have to be more patient these days, Tim? Timothy: Yes, and sometimes I’m not. I find myself saying the same thing over

  7. The impact of the pandemic

    Confidence to get out and about in the community, seeing friends and family, and using public transport had increased very slightly between September 2021 and April 2022, with additional small increases ... came into force in February 2022. Still, only 48% of older people felt confident when using public transport; 33% when using leisure facilities; 35% when going to group activities and classes; and 36% when

  8. What do older people think about access to cash?

    getting money during the crisis, as our bank is more than 10 miles away and if we cannot use public transport, we cannot get there. I also won’t be able to get out if the chiropodist can’t call ... People need free access to cash where they live and shop as those with limited mobility or who lack transport will struggle with travelling greater distances. Speaking to older people Many older people still

  9. Health conditions that can affect your driving

    There's a lot to consider if you're an older driver. Our information and advice can help you learn how to declare health conditions to the DVLA, undertake a driving assessment and adapt to life without driving.

  10. What the NHS 10 Year Plan means for older people

    strategy to ensure the digitally excluded are not left behind. By 2028 the NHS aims to deliver a single patient record accessible via the app, alongside digital self-referral options for therapies and specialist ... and tools for medication management. These innovations promise greater convenience and control for patients but must be implemented with strong safeguards and support for those less comfortable with digital

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