The Latest Breaking News on Ageing

Majority of religious people back legalising assisted dying, poll suggests

MPs are being encouraged to ‘bring forward this debate as a matter of urgency’ by pro-change campaigners.

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023

London Ambulance Service to receive 5 million calls a year by 2028

Trust unveils five-year strategy to tackle rising pressure due to capital’s ageing population

Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2023

Most children in kinship care living with at least one grandparent, figures show

The figures come as Tesco became one of the first UK retailers to give kinship carers the same support as adoptive parents.

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023

‘It felt futile’: young Britons swap career-driven lives for family and fun

UK millennials are shunning overtime and excess work stress, and focusing more on loved ones and personal fulfilment

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023

Covid restrictions had 'long-term' impact on women who gave birth during pandemic

COVID-19 restrictions in Scotland had “long term consequences” for women who were pregnant or gave birth during the pandemic, a report has said.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2023

Family call for maternity care inquiry after son dies due to ‘systemic failures’

Preeti and Hrushikesh Joshi said they were still dealing with the physical and psychological trauma of the death of their son, Ansh, in April 2022.

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

Health Ministry urges Delhi, Odisha, West Bengal to join AB-PMJAY scheme

Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Bharati Pravin Pawar said both schemes “have been essential to build the foundation for a strong nation”. She said that under the PM-JAY, around 5.59 crore hospital admissions had been undertaken.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Tributes to ‘pioneer’ gynaecologist who died during BA flight on birthday trip to Nice

Professor Linda Cardozo, 73, was described as a ‘true pioneer’ and ‘highly respected’ by patients and colleagues

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

Strengthening primary healthcare in India is our priority, says MoS for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar

Union Minister Bharati Pravin Pawar said the 'Ayushman Bhava' initiative was to strengthen primary healthcare in India. She inaugurated a blood donation camp and visited an urban primary health centre in Vijayawada.

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

A day for the elderly

Celebrate Elders' Day: show genuine care & attention. Acknowledge their experience & guidance. Provide affordable healthcare, security & financial support. Write letters, talk on phone & visit regularly. Fill their lives with joy & zing. Make them feel valued & part of our lives.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023