Millions in Britain at risk of poor-quality later life, report says
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Millions in Britain at risk of poor-quality later life, report says

Byangie vallejo

To read more click on the link: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/mar/13/millions-in-britain-at-risk-of-poor-quality-later-life-report-says By Amelia Hill at the Guardian news Ageing population and stretched care services leave poorest most vulnerable A landmark report on the state of ageing in Britain has warned that a significant proportion of people are at risk of spending later life in poverty, ill-health and hardship. Britain is…

Mental health hospital admissions linked to cocaine use treble in 10 years
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Mental health hospital admissions linked to cocaine use treble in 10 years

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/20/mental-health-hospital-admissions-linked-to-cocaine-use-treble-in-10-years By Sarah Marsh NHS data shows surge in England, with increased availability of drug and government cuts blamed The number of hospital admissions for mental health disorders linked to cocaine use has almost trebled in the past decade, official figures show. NHS Digital data has shown that in England between 2017-18 there…

NHS waiting times ‘driving people to turn to private treatment’

NHS waiting times ‘driving people to turn to private treatment’

ByMatthew Betteridge

Report says private providers have seen 15 to 25% annual rise in ‘self-payers’ as patients resort to using savings or loans Growing numbers of patients are paying for private treatment to beat rationing and delays for treatment imposed by the cash-strapped NHS. People who do not have health insurance are increasingly paying up to £14,880 for…