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Struggling hospices fear demand for beds will grow as dying patients can’t afford to heat homes

Exclusive: Struggling hospices could be forced to cut back services or close as energy bills soar

The Independent UK

Ezra Edward Hill Sr., a WWII veteran from Baltimore believed to be the oldest living man in US, dies at 111

BALTIMORE — Ezra Edward Hill Sr., a war veteran, revered Little League manager and beloved shop owner who met the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali at his Baltimore shoe store, died Oct. 4. The supercentenarian was 111.

Tribune News Service

Couple celebrating 75th anniversary say having a row every day is the secret to a long marriage

A couple who have been married for 75 years say 'a daily row' is key to happiness. Josephine and Alfred Waterfield have reached their 100th birthdays and have told what the secret of their longevity is. They met in a pub while Josephine worked as a

Irish Mirror

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Oldest victim in Ireland petrol station explosion was in remission after cancer battle

The oldest victim of the Ireland petrol station explosion was a 59-year-old man who had recently found out he was in remission following a brave battle with cancer

Daily Mirror

Britain’s care system is broken from the top down. It’s people like Ann King who suffer

Until social care is properly funded and its workers adequately paid, neglect will continue to occur, says campaigner Jenny Morrison

The Guardian - UK

Grandmother trapped in chronic pain says her life has turned into 'a nightmare'

"It's just there all of the time, it never leaves you and it can be quite demoralising."

Belfast Live

Elderly residents had medicines ‘mixed up’ and were left waiting for help at care home

The home says it has now ‘greatly improved the service’ and this will be reflected in the next inspection

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Scots woman shares secret to long life as she celebrates 102nd birthday surrounded by family and friends

Christine Miller shared her secrets for living a long and happy life and says travel is key.

Daily Record

House builders dig deep to raise £5k for Johnstone hospice

Staff held a number of fundraising events to raise the cash for St Vincent's Hospice.

Daily Record

‘Abuse, no other word for it’: a nurse analyses Reigate care home footage

Abuse of Ann King, an elderly resident, flies in face of every care work standard, expert says

The Guardian - UK

Husband and wife say the key to 75 years of happy marriage is to ARGUE every single day

Josephine and Alfred Waterfield have reached their 100th birthdays. They were married in 1947 meaning their partnership is older than 121 countries of the world and predates the Queen's reign

Daily Mirror

Neath valley care home coming to end of its operational life gets stay of execution

The home is managed by Welsh-based care group Pobl, on behalf of Neath Port Talbot Council

Wales Online

Life in Liverpool three years shorter than national average

There is a wider discrepancy between city wards

Liverpool Echo

Pension rises but aged care fees rising faster

Newcastle Herald readers have their say

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The Guardian - AU

Damning aged care audit reveals abuse and neglect of residents across Australia

Advocates call for reform as report finds residents left with untreated wounds, overcharged and wrongly prevented from leaving

ABC News

Census data shows technology and an ageing population are reshaping Australia's workforce

Census data shows most Australian adults gain a qualification, yet the nation still relies on migrants to fill critical skills gaps.

Newcastle Herald

COVID-19 health survey: Hunter cancer outpatients rate care 'good'

The virtual care delivered to outpatient cancer clinic patients saved time and was convenient, but four out of ten people said in-person appointments were better.

The Guardian - AU

NSW town offering free rent to attract a GP so aged care home can avoid BYO doctor policy

After the departure of a local doctor, Quirindi aged care will have to turn residents away, threatening the centre’s viability

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Daily Record

Poverty throttling life out of Scotland as life expectancy falls

A baby born between 2019 and 2021 can expect to live 76 years if male and 80 years for women. That’s a reduction of 11 weeks on the previous figures.

The Guardian - UK

England’s social care workforce shrinks for first time in 10 years

Experts say loss of 50,000 workers exposes ‘absolute crisis’ facing system still reeling from impact of Covid and Brexit

The Independent UK

More than quarter of social care staff over 55 may retire in decade, study says

At almost 11%, care worker vacancy rates are twice as high as the national average, according to Skills for Care.

ABC News

Yarrie stockwoman Lydia Inglis returns to muster, two years on from freak accident

The brain injury Lydia Inglis suffered changed her life forever. Her determination to return to the saddle and the scene of her accident has helped her recovery.

Newcastle Herald

Aged care centre has 60 per cent empty beds: 'people don't want to go there'

Dozens of empty aged care beds at Wallsend

The Guardian - UK

Older people at risk from overcharging and mis-selling ‘scandal’

Unnecessary policies and overpayments for services are draining the accounts of vulnerable customers

ABC News

SA expands virtual health service for aged care residents, as ramping figures drop slightly

The SA government expands a virtual care program for aged care residents to try and ease pressure on emergency departments, as figures show ambulances spent 3,567 hours ramped in September.

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