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A&E daily parking costs soar with the priciest charging £77
A review of A&E department parking charges in England found that some car parks across the country are demanding daily fees of up to £77 if you are unlucky enough to need to leave your vehicle on the premises. Just 7 hospitals in England offer free A&E parking analysis found. The NHS made a record…
Number of over 85s in UK to double in 25 years
The number of over 85s in the UK is set to double within the next 25 years new data reveals. In mid 2018, there were 1.6 million people aged 85 years and over; by mid 2043, this is projected to nearly double to 3 million. The data has prompted concern from elderly care charities and…
Chart success for Edinburgh dementia patient and carer
When Margaret Mackie, 83, and Jamie Lee Morley, 31, sang Frank Sinatra’s My Way at a Christmas party, they had no idea they would make it into the charts. The video of Ms Mackie, who has dementia, performing the song with her carer went viral in December last year. The pair, who both live in…
