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  1. New website promoting home safety

    to the Building Research Establishment (BRE) the impact of non-decent housing on health costs the NHS around £1.4bn every year . Preventing accidents Many falls and accidents in the home could be prevented ... delivering and funding basic safety improvements, which would at the same time reduce pressure on the NHS. Further information Despite the difficulties, online information provided by the Stay Safe website

  2. Supporting older people to stay well this winter

    are worried they won't be able to heat their home enough. 58% of older people are worried that the NHS won't be able to cope. 18% of older people are worried about not being able to eat enough. We’ve ... page on vaccines which lists who can currently access vaccinations for flu, coronavirus and more. The NHS website also has up-to-date guidance on vaccine eligibility. How can we help dispel the misinformation

  3. Get Going Together

    levels and fatigue Emotional wellbeing The level of unexpected healthcare appointments, saving the NHS tens of thousands as a result. Download the full evaluation report Local partner evaluations can be

  4. How much does care cost?

    expensive. You may be eligible for financial help from your local council or, in some cases, from the NHS.  Find out more about paying for care homes

  5. Creativity is for life

    myself to the possibility of friendship.”  Having had polio as a child, Sheila is now a wheelchair user, though likes to continue indulging her passions , indoors and out. As well as being an avid ... to because of her mobility. “I can’t stand, so using a potter’s wheel from a wheelchair is rather difficult.” Compromises on creativity These days, with her eyesight deteriorating

  6. Your thoughts on the care crisis

    the social care system. 1.4 milli on older people are struggling without the help they need. And the NHS is losing £500 a minute , because it's not able to discharge older people home from hospital safely

  7. Foot care services for older people

    athlete’s foot and bunions. If this service is unavailable, they may be able to signpost you to an NHS podiatrist. This service can be accessed in a number of places: At an Age UK foot care clinic At home

  8. Menopause symptoms and finding support

    Depression Reduced concentration Brain fog Mood swings Find out more about the symptoms of menopause on the NHS website Symptoms vary from person to person — and so does the duration. Some people may experience ... that an NHS talking therapy service offering CBT can help with low mood and anxiety associated with the menopause. You do not need to have a referral from a GP to access this service. Find NHS talking

  9. Living abroad after retirement

    arrangements with some countries that may offer you certain healthcare entitlements.  The NHS provides a  country-by-country guide  on how to access healthcare abroad Whilst living abroad ... your S1 and return to the UK for a visit, you’ll be eligible for free NHS non-emergency hospital treatment straight away. The NHS won't charge you for GP treatment. Read advice about living abroad Find

  10. Swim 5k or 10k in June

    husband died in 2007. Having polio as a child has meant she’s spent later life needing a wheelchair, with circulation so poor she desperately feels the cold. Sheila is so worried about the cost of

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