More than 320,000 of the 400,000 people living in care homes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland now have dementia or severe memory problems, the Alzheimer’s Society charity estimates.
Arthritis is one of the most common conditions that we come across at Southwark Carers, with people both looking after people with it and suffering from it themselves. It can be a minor niggle for some people but at its worst it can be very serious. The BBC has produced a helpful guide to the condition, which we’d recommend to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of it and also those looking for advice on how to live your life if you happen to suffer from it.
To view the guide, please click this link: BBC Health
Southwark Carers were recently offered the amazing opportunity of being amongst the first to see the view from the Shard. As Europe’s second tallest building, it makes quite the impression on the London skyline and the views promised to be spectacular, so it was definitely not something to be missed.
It was one of our most in-demand outings yet, and regrettably not everyone who wanted to come could. Hopefully another opportunity will arise for those who missed it, but for those who could come, it was a chance to see London from a vantage point of 300 metres, and remarkably for January, it was a beautifully bright, clear day.
Everyone who attended had a great experience, and we managed to take some photos of the trip which you can see below. Do keep an eye out for future events – even when they’re not as eye-catching as the Shard trip, they’re always great cultural experiences that offer you the chance to meet with other carers in a new environment.
Women who take hormone replacement therapy for 10 years after the menopause have far less chance of suffering heart failure, heart attack, or of dying, research shows.
