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Thursday, May 10th, 2012

NHS report calls for joined up plan to cut falls by elderly

A more joined-up strategy, driven at the local rather than national level, is needed to cut falls by the elderly, says an NHS Confederation report. BBC News Website

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Topics: NHS, NHS Trusts, Falls, Elderly

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

Health cuts: Welsh NHS Confederation says reform needed to save more cash

The NHS in Wales can not cut its costs further without making radical hospital reforms, according to the body representing health boards and trusts.

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Thursday, January 19th, 2012

Depression drugs ‘causing falls’

Elderly people with dementia are more likely to suffer falls if they are given anti-depressants by care home staff, a study claims. BBC News Website

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Topics: Dementia, Falls, Alzheimers, Drugs