Category Archives: Information sources

How to explore the internet – top safety tips from the experts

 

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‘A guide to exploring the internet safely’

This was a really interesting presentation about the internet. Peter Morris from the University of Oxford started with a brief overview of how he became involved with computers and then went on to demonstrate how the internet enhanced his daily life. Following this, Jordan Booth from Barclays Digital Eagles described their work in helping people to access the internet, together with helpful tips for staying safe on-line. Judging by the number of questions from the audience, this was a popular presentation.

Harrogate District Over 50s Forum meeting  at St Paul’s, Victoria Avenue,  HG1 1EL (opposite Harrogate library)  July 23rd     2-4pm.

Dying without dignity report

Health Ombudsman phso-logoEnd of life care could be improved for up to 355,000 people a year in England, according to a report published recently by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman. The report highlights tragic cases where people’s suffering could have been avoided or lessened with the right care and treatment, as they approached the end of their lives.

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman makes final decisions on complaints about the NHS in England, including where there is a dispute about what happened. The Ombudsman service identified a range of issues with end of life care from its casework.    Continue reading →

Lots of news about current local events and groups

There are lots of new ventures and activity groups starting this month. Make sure you don’t miss any. They have all moved to the new ‘New Ventures & Special Events page’ in the ‘Events’ section ….. there’s plenty to read about. There’s also a new ‘Alerts’ page which highlights the latest news on issues which might affect you.

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Also …..  there’s the latest edition of ‘Care in Action’.  Click here to read it

‘Arresting’ advertising outside the old police station

Congratulations to the estate agents for their eye-catching advertising hoardings outside the old HarrogKate police station.

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However, there are no details from North Yorkshire Police about how to find the new police station. Do you know where it is?  Is it well sign-posted? Do you know how to get there on public transport? When is it open?     Continue reading →

Older people in the media

motorcycles-012Older People in the Media – There is round up of issues and articles involving Older People which may interest you published in The Guardian newspaper. Follow this link.

 

Couple with laptop imagesCAOCBKUXThe Later Life newsletter provides the latest news on policy changes, good practice and initiatives, and their impact on older people. The January edition now available. Follow this link.

Crisis talks postpone Government’s medical records data project

 

NHS care.data scheme

NHS care.data scheme

The government has announced that the implementation of its care.data project has been postponed until the Autumn, following concerns expressed by the Royal Colleges, charities, private companies, patients and the British Medical Association that there has been inadequate public notification and that many people do not understand the implications of the scheme. There are concerns that NHS England has failed to inform patients about how the data collected will be used, and by whom. Nor has the right to opt-out of the scheme been publicised adequately.

On June 27th the British Medical Association voted in favour of an opt-in policy. 

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