General Care
The Daily Mail reports on the case of an 80 year old man suffering from progressive supranuclear palsy has been ruled not ill enough to qualify for free care. (21 Dec)
The Times reports that public spending cuts are putting the future of independent adoption agencies in doubt. (21 Dec)
The Independent writes that Macmillan Cancer Support has warned that 25 per cent of cancer patients in Britain cannot afford to switch on heating. (21 Dec)
Department of Health suggests looking in on your neighbours at Christmas as half a million people spend the day alone. (22 Dec)
The Guardian has several letters to the editor by elderly readers on recent articles in relation to social and climate change and an ageing population. (22 Dec)
The Times provides comment on The Place2Be, which intervenes early in children’s lives and counsels them back onto the right track. (23 Dec)
The Daily Telegraph reports that the number of people over 85 years old will increase by a third in the next decade, adding pressure on the NHS. (23 Dec)
The Guardian has comment by Jonathan Freedland on the extent of loneliness affecting the elderly and also those who are alone at Christmas. (23 Dec)
The Daily Mirror has tips on how to avoid loneliness at Christmas. (23 Dec)