Older People At Risk From Heatwave Advice

Heatwave risks

When temperatures rise, check that your older neighbours, friends and relatives are eating sufficient salt.

As temperatures rise this summer, older parents and relatives could be at risk if they do not keep their salt intake up.

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Prostate Cancer Shouldn't Be Left To Chance

Sir Geoff Hurst is joined by 10 men representing prostate cancer patients

A new campaign backed by Sir Geoff Hurst MBE reveals 7 out of 10 men with advanced prostate cancer do not receive chemotherapy despite being eligible for treatment.

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KIND Launches A Scientific Better Hearing Study

KIND Hearing - one of Europe's leading hearing aid specialists is launching a scientific Better Hearing Study to obtain feedback on the benefits of state-of-the-art hearing aid technology.

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Do You Remember The NHS 60 Years Ago?

The BBC Politics Show would like to hear from anyone who remembers the NHS 60 years ago.

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Why A National AAA Screening Programme Is Essential?

Vascular surgeon, Matthew Waltham, explains why an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) screening programme is essential.

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Health Care Services For The Elderly Not Good Enough Say Doctors

Eight in ten doctors believe healthcare services for older people are not good enough.

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CoaguNation Comes Closer

Free counseling and discount vouchers for long-term patients on warfarin.

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NHS Direct Launches Medicines Health Zone

NHS Direct has launched an in-depth guide to medicines, prescriptions, immunisation, contraception and more.

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Great Grandmother Skydives For RNID Fundraising

great grandmother skydives for RNID

Courageous and active 78-year-old Barbara Riddle has inspired many with her breathtaking 10,000 feet high skydive to raise funds for the RNID.

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