Tag Archives: health

Husband frustrated at lack of good care when wife was battling cancer launches own business

East Grinstead Courier  |  Posted: March 22, 2015

Rajive De Chickera set up his own care business after getting frustrated at the lack of quality care available to his wife when she had cancer

A HUSBAND who grew frustrated at the variable quality of care in hospitals and care homes while looking after his wife as she battled cancer has launched his own business caring for people in and around East Grinstead.

Kissing your dog could improve your health, scientists say

Researchers at the University of Arizona believe microbes in a dog’s gut may have a probiotic effect on the human body
Antonia Molloy Author Biography

Friday 20 March 2015

They dip their noses into all sorts of unsavoury places – but smooching your pet dog could actually be good for your health.

Dedicated team makes telecare a mainstream response to social care needs

Pagers, monitored smoke detectors, sensors and recordings of familiar voices are all being used to help people live independently for longer in Hull

writes Louise Eastwood

Photo: Gluckkmb/Fotolia

By Louise Eastwood

While many local authorities decided to diversify staff responsibilities to encompass telecare within existing services, Hull Council decided that in order to maximise support for residents in a way that did not compromise ongoing social care, it would create a dedicated telecare team to offer help and guidance to residents, carers and service providers 24 hours a day.