A landmark report calls for reform of a care system that older and disabled people find unfair, unaffordable and unable to meet their needs
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David Brindle on the reforms needed in the care system of older and disabled people - The Guardian 26th November 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Centenarians ‘depression prone’ - BBC Health News 24th November 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
It may bring a congratulatory telegram from the Queen but reaching 100 is no guarantee of a happy, contented, old age, US research suggests.
A study by researchers at Temple University in Philadelphia of 244 people aged 100 or over found one in four showed clear signs of depression.
Blackpool to support health advice campaign - Blackpool Citizen 21st November 2008
Blackpool Council is to support the Department of Health’s National Keep Well Keep Warm campaign by running a two-day event in the town centre.
The event will be opened by comic Les Dawson’s widow, Tracy, will on Monday and will also take place the following day.
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