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Care of the elderly news : August 2007

Private Healthcare UK keeps you up to date with the latest news and developments in private care of the elderly in the UK.

NHS stroke services "lacking" Britain is the worst country in western Europe for treating stroke victims, a report published in this week's British Medical Journal has claimed.Despite spending as much, if not more, as leading...
Charity calls for improved care of the elderly A charity has called for improvements in the way Britain's elderly people are cared for following a report which shows many old people struggle with everyday activities in their own home.Help the...
Blood pressure drugs lead to stroke reduction Elderly patients may be less likely to need stroke rehabilitation following promising results from a trial involving blood pressure drugs.An international trial involving more than 3,800 patients was...