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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Take care when using creams to treat dry skin conditions as they can easily dry onto clothing, bedding and bandages making them more flammable.
Materials from the Foresight 'Future of an ageing population' project, which analysed the challenges and opportunities of an ageing society.
Information for healthcare professionals to protect the public from pressure ulcers (bed sores).
Chief Medical Officer for England, Professor Chris Whitty's annual reports and lectures on medicine and public health.
Professor Chris Whitty's annual report says we can improve older citizens' quality of life, and this should be a major aim of policy and medical practice.
Evidence and guidance for health and care professionals to support the understanding of healthy ageing and how it can be promoted in practice.
Product recall for Stay Young Skin Lightening Cream with Cocoa Butter and Vitamin E presenting a serious risk to health due to the presence of the prohibited substances.
This resource for health professionals and local authorities makes the case for action to support healthy productive later life.
Interventions that can be made by pharmacy teams, to improve quality of life for older people.
Product recall for Vichy Liftactiv Specialist Peptide-C Anti-Aging-Ampullen presenting a risk of injuries.
An evidence summary of health inequalities among older people in coastal and rural areas.
Product Safety Report for GDK Akagni Skin Toning Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
Contact your council to find out whether they offer a garden maintenance service for elderly or disabled council tenants
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