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More than 3.5million over-50s had operations or treatment on the NHS cancelled during the first lockdown, a devastating report reveals today. Widespread disruption to hospital services was felt hardest by the oldest and those in the worst health, according to a leading economic think-tank. Almost a quarter of those wanting to see their GPs said … Read more
Over-50s think that the BBC is stuffed with Islington liberals while students believe it is part of the Right-wing establishment, the corporation’s chairman has admitted. Sir David Clementi spoke about the age-related ‘bias’ accusations he claims are hampering the national broadcaster during an online event. He said research revealed that about a quarter of the … Read more
Former Saga boss set to make stunning return to ailing over-50s travel and insurance firm as part of £150m fundraising deal By Ben Harrington, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:48 BST, 29 August 2020 | Updated: 21:48 BST, 29 August 2020 The former boss of Saga is set to make a stunning return to the … Read more
Getting a flu jab could slash the risk of middle-aged people suffering a heart attack or stroke, a study has found. Vaccinated over-50s were 28 per cent less likely to have a heart attack and faced a 47 per cent lower chance of a mini-stroke. Scientists called the results — based on data from 7million … Read more
Labour has urged for all over-50s to receive a free flu vaccine to prevent a ‘perfect storm’ of a winter flu outbreak and second Covid-19 wave. Leader Sir Keir Starmer said the Government owed it to the NHS to do all it could to prevent the two outbreaks coinciding. It comes as The Royal College … Read more
All over-50s in Britain could get the flu jab on the NHS this winter, under plans reportedly being considered by ministers to cope with a second wave of Covid-19. Government advisers have already recommended that Number 10 contemplate vaccinating the ‘entire population’ against flu in an effort to free up hospital beds. Insiders now say … Read more
Obese over-50s face dementia timebomb: Weight issues increase chances of developing the disease by more than 30%, research suggests The risk was highest of all in women with abdominal obesity, a study showed Two in three adults and one in three children are now overweight or obese Researchers say healthier lifestyles could reduce the burden … Read more
More over-50s are claiming Universal Credit than under-25s, as older workers struggle in pandemic-hit job market Number of over-50s on Universal Credit has soared to 660,000 since March Many are ineligible because they have savings of £16k or draw a pension How do you claim Universal Credit? Find our guide below By Tanya Jefferies for … Read more
Frontline health workers, over-50s and Britons with heart or kidney disease will be the first in line to get a Covid-19 vaccine, Matt Hancock revealed today amid the global scientific race to find a jab that works and save millions of lives. The Health Secretary made the announcement in tonight’s Downing Street press conference, saying ministers … Read more
Keeping the over-50s in isolation longer and requiring people to prove their age when out and about is ‘the safest way out of lockdown’, researchers claim. A Warwick University study found that a ‘rolling age-release strategy’ was the best option to end the lockdown introduced to slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus. The strategy … Read more