Our ageing society offers significant social and economic opportunities but only if policymakers plan better for the long term, according to a recent report by the International Longevity Centre – UK (ILC-UK).
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The Scottish Government will need to overcome significant challenges if it is to achieve its aim of integrating health and social care in Scotland, a report by Audit Scotland has revealed.
Residential housing with flexible care provisions (extra care) can have a major impact in promoting residents’ quality of life and reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation, according to a new report from the International Longevity Centre-UK (ILC-UK).
The Commissioner for Wales has stated that the law is failing elderly across the UK with too many of the country’s elderly suffering from abuse and neglect.
The Carers Trust and the Men’s Health Forum carried out a survey of male carers at the beginning of 2014. The survey revealed many concerning statistic about male carers and made clear that greater support must be made available. This Post outlines some of the main facts revealed by the survey, and the suggestions for changing these statistic for the better.