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  Today there’s likely to be more announcements on “welfare savings” from our political leaders. When you consider the strain already being placed on local authorities to support vulnerable people in our communities, it makes you wonder how we will care for them in the future. Physical and mental illness continues to rise, Dementia isContinueContinue reading “Social care at breaking point”

  In Life we take risks every day. How many of us have considered taking risks that contribute to a better life for others? Some of the most inspirational risk-takers do just that. They are commonly known as “Social Entrepreneurs”. They look for innovative, creative solutions to the problems facing society. They combine their businessContinueContinue reading “Taking risks for a better life”

How serious are we about this very important statement? My view is that our political leaders are not. Demand for care services is forecast to grow significantly – Budgets are being slashed – Resources are already stretched to breaking point – and we’re facing the integration of health and social services into one delivery modelContinueContinue reading “There is no excuse for poor care”

Did you know that every time you play a round of golf you; burn over 900 calories, stretch over 1000 times, make over 500 decisions socialise with at least three people Walk in excess of 3 miles Breath in fresh air for at least 3 hours Enjoy beautiful landscapes & scenery These are just aContinueContinue reading “Golf – Stimulating minds, bodies & souls”

It’s estimated that 850,000 are living with Dementia in the UK. This is set to DOUBLE in the next 30 years. There could be up to a further 40% with the disease as diagnosis remains disappointingly low. Dementia starts affecting us from our late 40’s onwards. Initially the symptoms are mild and don’t affect ourContinueContinue reading “Golf and Dementia – The perfect partnership?”

The traditional 18 hole format on a challenging course can take between three and a half and five hours. Add in the travel time, plus the “social” time and you can be looking at between six to seven hours for your “golfing experience”. For most traditional golfers who are retired and “time-rich”, spending this amountContinueContinue reading “Golf enjoyed in 30 minutes”

I find it incredible that more people don’t know how fantastic golf can be for your health and wellbeing. Here’s a few facts; You burn 900 calories in a round of golf You twist, bend and stretch your body over 2000 times You walk 3 miles You make over 500 decisions You speak to anContinueContinue reading “The Social Value of Golf”

Imagine the difference it would make to the “world of golf” if one more person every week woke up thinking the same thing? How do we “convert” those that have never “worshiped” golf into “followers” and “believers”? What is it that really puts them off getting involved with the game? Golf is perceived as; TimeContinueContinue reading “Good Morning Golf – I am very lucky to have you in my life”

How are we going to cope with a 51% increase in people aged 65+ by 2030? How will we help and care for people with chronic disease? ( forecast to double in people over 65). How can we encourage and support healthy ageing? How can we reduce the blight of loneliness in our communities? HowContinueContinue reading “Society Faces a Mental Health Time Bomb”