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Good news, everyone! We appear to have reached peak longevity

Forget blue zones, superfoods and hi-tech rejuvenation therapies: study after study suggests our dreams of immortality will never come true. But maybe that’s just the kick in the pants humanity needs, writes Emma Beddington

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First Scottish 'Olympics' for people in care homes hailed huge success

IT was the first region in Scotland to run an “Olympics” for people in care homes and West Lothian is now set to pilot a Parkinson’s-friendly…

The National (Scotland)

UK’s top Catholic bishop urges faithful to lobby MPs to oppose assisted dying

Cardinal Vincent Nichols says proposed bill could change medical duty of care into ‘duty to kill’

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When private equity companies prioritise profit over care home residents

Letter: For these companies, economies of scale, low wages, minimum staffing and cost-cutting are the order of the day, writes Norman Edwards

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Leading UK provider of respite holidays for severely disabled people to close

Revitalise says challenges ‘insurmountable’ due to local authority cuts, higher running costs and fall in donations

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Baby boomers, take it from a 91-year-old: a long life with poorer health is bad news, and unnecessary

I’m lucky. I have enjoyed good health and lived to see many societal dreams realised. That privilege should be available to all, says broadcaster and writer Joan Bakewell

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Record number of men in care work in England as immigration eases jobs crisis

Sector has hired 185,000 foreign recruits in last two years, figures show, more than offsetting drop in British workers

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Family of Sheku Bayoh accuse Scottish Government of 'stonewalling' inquiry decision

THE family of Sheku Bayoh have accused the Scottish Government of “stonewalling” them over calls for it to expand the terms of reference of the…

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Why Gen X Marks the Spot for Rethinking Retirement

Retirement plans that worked for Baby Boomers may not fit the bill for Gen Xers. If you're nearing 60, it's time to bring your retirement strategy up to date.

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Women’s health being neglected worldwide, says Melinda French Gates

Exclusive: Billionaire launches $250m fund to address problem as she warns of growth of ‘maternity care deserts’

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UK Government's Winter Fuel Payment cut will leave majority of pensioners worse off

THE UK Government’s “scandalous decision” to cut the eligibility of the Winter Fuel Payment will leave 85 of Scottish pensioners in poverty…

The National (Scotland)

The Guardian view on the coroner’s role: if deaths can be prevented, they should be

Editorial: When inquests make recommendations, they must not be allowed to sink into a bottom drawer

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Deaths outstrip births in UK for first time in nearly 50 years

Excluding the Covid pandemic, ONS figures show 16,300 fewer births than deaths, not seen since 1970s ‘baby bust’

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When is it time for an older doctor to hang up their stethoscope? We owe it to our patients to get it right

A doctors’ ability to provide sound patient care diminishes with age. We need a comprehensive, fair and respectful way of assessing fitness to practice

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John Swinney stands by National Care Service plans as union withdraws support

THE Scottish Government's plans to set up a National Care Service are the “most effective way” of improving care services across the country,…

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Scotland's population rockets thanks to migration from abroad

SCOTLAND’s population rose faster than at any time since the 1940s the first half of last year thanks to people moving to the country from abroad…

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STUC urges Scottish Government to drop National Care Service legislation

SCOTLAND'S largest trade union body has become the latest organisation to call on the Scottish Government to withdraw the National Care Service…

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‘Angry’ families to launch their own maternity inquiry after losing faith in NHS probe

‘I’m furious... it’s not our job to fix that maternity unit’, says father

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Bulk-billing incentives can't stop GP visits cost rise

The cost of a GP appointment keeps rising, with a spike in the number of GPs slugging patients more than $90 for a consultation.

The Independent UK

Don't expect human life expectancy to grow much more, researcher says

A new study suggests that humanity is hitting the upper limit of life expectancy

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on privatised care failures: a service crying out for change

Editorial: The poor record of for-profit care homes must lead to a rethink on how public services are organised

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Rises in life expectancy have slowed dramatically, analysis finds

Rapid rises achieved in 20th century have slowed significantly, with life expectancy in the US falling

The Independent UK

Increase in human life expectancy is slowing down, study suggests

The study suggests it would be optimistic if 15% of females and 5% of males could live to 100 years old in most countries this century.

The Independent UK

The rise in human life expectancy is finally slowing down

There may be more immediate potential in improving quality of life at older ages instead of extending life, scientists say

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GP care analysis casts doubt on Labour pledge to ‘bring back the family doctor’

Patients will increasingly see nurses, physiotherapists or pharmacists instead of GPs, says Frontier Economics study

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