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Low life expectancy in North West

Blackpool and Manchester have the lowest life expectancy in England, according to BBC-commissioned research. The findings by Experian reveal men in Blackpool are expected to live 73.7 years and women in Manchester to an average of 79.1. The local authority with the highest life expectancy is London’s Kensington and Chelsea … Continue reading

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Gateshead and South Tyneside over 50s ‘vulnerable’

People aged over 50 living in Gateshead and South Tyneside are among the most “vulnerable” in the UK, BBC-commisioned research has found. More than a quarter in Gateshead – 27% – have health problems, are socially isolated and living on very little money, the Experian research found. But the research … Continue reading

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Living longer – how will it affect Northern communities?

  New research for the BBC contains much good news. It shows we’re living longer. But the work carried out by the information services company Experian also throws up some challenges. It suggests parts of the North East have large concentrations of some of the most vulnerable older people. Experian looked … Continue reading

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Failing care homes may ‘slip net’

A new way of checking up on care homes for the elderly in England will put vulnerable residents at greater risk, says a union representing inspectors. Unison claims the system, which relies more on written self-assessments, will mean thousands of homes will avoid inspections if they look good on paper. … Continue reading

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England’s elderly care funding ‘not enough’ to cope

A charity has warned care funding is not enough to cope with an ageing society as BBC-commissioned research suggests half of residents in some areas will be aged 50 plus by 2029. Age UK said the country’s care system was “in crisis” and urged the NHS to focus more on … Continue reading

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Keeping elderly care in the family

As our population gets older, the cost of caring for the elderly and the demand on social care services is expected to rise. BBC News looks at why some families choose to care for their elderly relatives at home. Sue Cuomo left her own home and moved in with her … Continue reading

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