Acorn Stairlifts UK Blog

Coronavirus has been classified as a “serious and imminent threat to public health” by the UK government – but you shouldn’t be unduly alarmed.

Fifteen years ago today Britain learned that heir to the throne Prince Charles would marry his long-term partner Camilla Parker Bowles.

Eating well is a foundation stone for good health, especially in later life. If you can enjoy a wholesome balanced diet, with a wide variety of foods in the right proportions, you’ll have more energy, find it easier to maintain a healthy weight and generally feel better all round.

If you care for someone with dementia, you might find that their symptoms seem to worsen during the cold winter months as they become more distressed, agitated or depressed.

This week (February 3rd to 9th) is National Apprenticeship Week – a government initiative celebrating the achievements of apprentices in all areas of industry and business and encouraging employers to use apprenticeships to build a skilled workforce for the future.

There may come a point in your life when you need to use a wheelchair, either temporarily while recovering from an accident, illness or medical procedure, or on a more permanent basis.

Designed to promote beneficial physical activity for older people, a countrywide “Walking for Health” initiative is being showcased and endorsed by Public Health England.

Are you ready for the new ‘plastic’ £20 note arriving later this month?

‘Belt up’ or you could face a fine. That was the new warning to motorists in the UK after it became compulsory for drivers and front seat passengers to wear a seatbelt 37 years ago today.

Oliver Cromwell, ‘Lord Protector’ of the British Isles and scourge of the monarchy, was publicly executed on this day in 1661, but it didn’t hurt… he’d been dead for over two years.