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  1. Health decline and housing

    published its Housing and Health Guidelines, stating that: 'Improved housing conditions can save lives, prevent disease, increase quality of life, reduce poverty, and help mitigate climate change. Housing is becoming ... services are struggling due to lack of funding. With prevention mentioned in the new NHS long-term Plan, alongside the vision for Government's proposed Prevention Green Paper , it’s time for policy makers to take

  2. Human rights

    secure a public inquiry into their relatives’ deaths. This inquiry also made recommendations for preventing this kind of treatment in the future. Source: UK Human rights blog I have the right not to be treated ... is grossly humiliating and undignified. Public authorities also have a positive duty to try and prevent others from treating you in an inhuman or degrading way. Inhuman or degrading treatment does not

  3. Tackling malnutrition

    clinical guidance being available, there is patchy availability of care and support services to prevent, identify and treat malnutrition. The level of unmet need continues to grow, and it’s now estimated ... other disabilities. Dentition is also a major factor as pain, loose teeth or denture problems can prevent people from eating, chewing and swallowing. An increasing number of older people are also living

  4. 9 health tests that could save your life

    breast screenings on the NHS website Cervical screening, also known as a smear test, is a method of preventing cancer by detecting abnormalities in the cervix which, if left untreated, could lead to cervical

  5. The mental health of older people coming out of lockdown

    particularly in older adults. She is currently working on a study that will test an intervention aimed at preventing or lessening the onset of depression and loneliness among the most vulnerable as a result of the

  6. Fire safety tips at home

    There's lots you can do at home to help prevent fires and stay safe using gas and electrical appliances. Even some simple measures can bring you peace of mind as well as keeping you safer. There are lots ... lots of simple things you can do to prevent fires and better protect yourself and your home. You should have at least 1 smoke alarm on each floor of your home. Check it has the British Standard number BS

  7. Act Now, Age Better

    better. Getting older is a privilege, but one that can have many challenges. While we can’t prevent ageing, we can all take action to help us age in the best way possible. That’s why Age UK launched

  8. Protecting yourself against the flu

    the best of health. Top tips for staying well even in the mildest of winters Get the Flu Jab – “Prevention is better than cure, and the increase in flu activity means it is even more important to get your ... to the germs you’ve picked up during the day. Regularly washing your hands is a good way to help prevent illness. Call 111 – if you think you’ve got the flu and you are aged 65 or over, call 111. They can

  9. Our 'State of Older People’s Health and Care' report demands swift action

    responders and integrated discharge teams in Wakefield, as well as countless health promotion and prevention initiatives, ranging from walking football to Silver Swans ballet. At Age UK we are clear that ... big shift in how we care for older people, characterised by 3 things: First, much more focus on prevention, extending to people in their run-up to retirement. Second, a fundamental principle of ‘home

  10. Inspire and Include

    benefits that participation in physical activity can offer. We want to remove some of the barriers that prevent older disabled people from participating and encourage people to lead a more active life. This unique

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