Elderly people4 days agoAdult social care report is fair, says councilAn inspection report on adult social care in Worcestershire shows it has been graded as 'good'.4 days ago5 days agoPhotographer aims for 100 portraits of centenariansPhotographer Kevin Wilson aims to capture the portraits of 100 centenarians by the end of 2026.5 days ago5 days agoCan homegrown social workers help to free up NHS beds?Social work apprentices are being used to tackle staff shortages and ease pressure on the NHS.5 days ago7 May 2026Befriending service extended for two more yearsDelivered by charity Age UK, it sees volunteers support elderly people on a one-to-one basis.7 May 20267 May 2026Night triage scheme means frail patients can stay homeThe overnight scheme has kept 98% of elderly patients from being admitted to hospital.7 May 20264 May 2026'Being old is unpleasant - I feel invisible'Former businessman Colin, from Stowmarket, says older people like him are ignored by society.4 May 20261 May 2026I like doing things that scare me, says 80-year-oldJenny Thurgut, who lives in Newbury, celebrated her 80th birthday by performing a wing-walk at 80mph.1 May 202629 Apr 2026'I didn't expect the loneliness to go away so quickly'Pat Dunn started a Facebook group for senior women wanting to share living space, after her husband died.29 Apr 202628 Apr 2026'No bites' from equity release lenders in GuernseyThe mortgage type is permitted on the island and could help elderly property owners remain at home.28 Apr 2026...
