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Inside England’s first accident and emergency department for older people

With accident and emergency performance reaching new lows across England, one NHS hospital is taking an innovative approach to meet the needs of its older patients.

By Siva Anandaciva - 20 September 2019

Overcoming the challenges to improve health and wellbeing in care homes

David Oliver considers the role of care homes in the social care sector, and the challenges that need to be tackled while seeking to improve the health and wellbeing of care home residents.

By David Oliver - 21 October 2016

Home truths: are older people paying the price for social care cuts?

Following the launch of the Social care for older people: home truths report, Patrick Hall considers whether older people are paying the price for cuts to social care.

By Patrick Hall - 15 September 2016

End-of-life care: getting it right for more people, more of the time

David Oliver considers some of the positive steps being made towards improving end-of-life care.

By David Oliver - 18 July 2016

Why is it more difficult than ever for older people to leave hospital?

David Oliver looks at the findings of the National Audit Office report and considers why hospitals are still failing to discharge older people on time.

By David Oliver - 26 May 2016

Caring for older people with frailty: despite the challenges we do have some reasons to be cheerful

Ahead of our upcoming conference on delivering integrated care for older people with frailty, David Oliver reflects on the current challenges and opportunities.

By David Oliver - 10 February 2016

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