Mobility News
Health watchdog tells the government that flying visits must stop
16th September 2015
Councils have been told that flying visits by carers to older people must stop, although these are merely recommendations.
Elderly should be provided with help when downsizing their home
14th September 2015
Housing experts have suggested that older people should be given government help when looking to downsize their home.
Should benefits for older disabled people be means-tested?
11th September 2015
A professor of economics has investigated whether disabled people would benefit from the government means-testing benefits.
New scheme introduced to help older victims of fraud in South Derbyshire
10th September 2015
Expert help is to be provided to older people in South Derbyshire who have fallen victim to fraud criminals.
Research has revealed that Vitamin D may be able to prevent falls
7th September 2015
Scientists have tested the effects of vitamin D supplements on older people to see if it can prevent falls.
Paralympian and tennis champion attends disability taster session
3rd September 2015
The six-time Grand Slam doubles champion, Jordanne Whiley, recently visited Riverside Tennis Club to host a disability taster session.
Dance therapy is a hit with older people
31st August 2015
Older people in London are making the most of classes designed to encourage those with limited mobility to dance.
Older people are holding on to pension pots
24th August 2015
Pensioners are being more sensible with access to pension pots than first assumed by a number of government ministers.
