Monthly Archives: June 2016

I write this blog to highlight that whatever happens next week with the referendum vote, we will still need to find better ways to support our ageing population. Here’s a reminder [with actual facts and no scare tactics] of the issues facing us as we try to ensure our golden generation live the happier, healthier lives they deserve. OurContinueContinue reading “In or Out – We Still Need To Care For Our Ageing Population”

National Carers Week is the perfect time to celebrate the amazing love, compassion and commitment shown throughout the year by people caring for our ageing population. Many of you will have heard h… Source: Happy National Carers Week

£119 billion of unpaid care is provided every year in the UK. The majority of it is provided by an ageing population, who are often in need of care & support themselves. In the past year I… Source: Combining Care For The Elderly & Their Carers

  £119 billion of unpaid care is provided every year in the UK. The majority of it is provided by an ageing population, who are often in need of care & support themselves. In the past year I’ve witnessed so many carers close to breaking point – as they struggle to cope with caring for a lovedContinueContinue reading “Combining Care For The Elderly & Their Carers”

It’s estimated that unpaid carers save the state £119bn a year. Imagine if this bill was transferred to the government to pay? However, that’s exactly the risk we’re taking as we … Source: Who’s Caring For The Carer’s

It came as no surprise that  Age UK announced today that there’s been a 40% increase in carers aged 80+. It’s also no surprise that they’re  desperate  for help and support as the… Source: Elderly … Source: Elderly Carers On The Increase

Have you ever tried hitting a golf ball?  To do it successfully you need balance, co-ordination, control, rhythm, determination and flexibility. Are you one of those people who have foun… Source: Inspiring Therapy For Parkinson’s People

  Have you ever tried hitting a golf ball?  To do it successfully you need balance, co-ordination, control, rhythm, determination and flexibility. Are you one of those people who have found it too hard to even hit the ball – let alone consider taking golf up? Last week we invited people living with Parkinson’s to join us forContinueContinue reading “Inspiring Therapy For Parkinson’s People”