by team | Jul 18, 2018 | Health Studies
With the government considering scrapping the blanket cover of free bus travel for all pensioners – instead looking to move to a means tested scheme – they might like to consider a recent study based on data from a UK National Travel Survey. Researchers at the School... 
by team | Jul 16, 2018 | Health Studies
While the NHS provides care that is “free at the point of delivery,” a growing number of health tourists are placing a strain on the system; foreign nationals need to have been a resident here for at least a year in order to access free medical care, but checks on... 
by team | Jun 16, 2018 | Health Studies
Around one in ten children and adolescents are affected by mental health problems and while the majority of young people receive treatment in the community, when the situation escalates admission to a ward may be necessary. Specialist inpatient facilities are... by team | Oct 17, 2017 | Health Studies
Bullying is unfortunately a frequent occurrence. A survey of teenagers by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 20% had been the victim of bullying during the previous year, while figures collected by the Workplace Bullying Institute showed almost... by team | Oct 16, 2017 | Health Studies
Recent information published by the Office of National Statistics relating to life expectancy in the UK has provided food for thought. While Healthy Life Expectancy in England and Wales has increased by over two years from the period of 2005-2007 to 2008-2010, the...