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Our thrilling day out thanks to Health Lottery
HUNDREDS of Health Lottery heroes were given a special day out in the sun yesterday to enjoy Britain’s newest rollercoaster experience – the aptly named Hero ride.
Shania, Jordan and Keiron Peverley meet Chris Eubank yesterday
Parents with disabled children, young carers of sick mothers and fathers and charity workers were among the 500 special guests.
They were invited by the Health Lottery and Flamingo Land theme park in North Yorkshire for a day out to reward their superhuman efforts.
The delighted guests were among the first people to try out the £8million white-knuckle ride officially unveiled by Health Lottery ambassadors Donna Air and former boxer Chris Eubank.
Home improvement for those with poor health saves hospitals money
Housing modifications can save millions for the NHS, but the housing sector needs to be involved in the decision making
Countless reports have called for greater collaborative working between the housing sector and health care providers, specifically with the view of creating lasting homes where care and support can be given to help those with poor health, as well as those recovering from long-term illnesses.
Looking at the connection between health and housing is a logical starting point, but how does it work in practice?
Death rates show ‘mystery rise’
There has been an unexplained rise in the number of people dying in England and Wales, according to a report.
The document, seen by the Times newspaper and the Health Service Journal, reported 600 more people died each week last year than the average.
