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Have you planned for care in later life?

Joanna Pearl

Only a small fraction of us are planning for care costs in later life, according to our new research. How concerned should we be?

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Should the Sunflower Lanyard scheme be adopted everywhere?

Abby Semple Skipper

The Sunflower Lanyard scheme helps make others aware of hidden disabilities. Do you think it should become mainstream? I really do, and this is why.

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Scam watch: Ehic scammers steal £135

Faye Lipson

Some dubious websites are charging people for free health cards and a Which? member fell into the trap. Have you been duped into paying for something which you’re actually entitled to for free?

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Should the Sunflower Lanyard scheme be adopted everywhere?

John Ward said 8 hours, 22 minutes ago:

No, it is not a charity, Wavechange, but it authorises charities to sell its products…
Should the Sunflower Lanyard scheme be adopted everywhere?

wavechange said 8 hours, 41 minutes ago:

I don't think it's a charity, John. My take is that it's a commercial enterprise…
Should the Sunflower Lanyard scheme be adopted everywhere?

John Ward said 9 hours, 23 minutes ago:

The Sunflower Lanyards are available free of charge from members of the scheme [e.g. airports,…
Should the Sunflower Lanyard scheme be adopted everywhere?

John Ward said 9 hours, 41 minutes ago:

The Blue Badges for exemption from parking restrictions and for occupation of priority parking spaces…

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by Abby Semple Skipper on 13 December 2019

Should the Sunflower Lanyard scheme be adopted everywhere?

The Sunflower Lanyard scheme helps make others aware of hidden disabilities. Do you think it should become mainstream? I really do, and this is why.

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by Patrick Steen on 2 August 2019

Patrick and John get their teeth into dentistry

What are your experiences with getting NHS and private dental treatment? I had a chat with community member John Ward to see if our experiences matched.

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by Siobhan Lyttle on 13 May 2019

Would you take a DNA test?

Are home ancestry kits a cheap way to discover your family’s past, or do they reveal your most personal information to third parties? I’m wondering if it’s worth taking a test.

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by Suzanne Hall on 26 April 2019

Should we be more upbeat about later life?

Our ageing society signifies an improvement in living and working conditions. Our guest, Suzanne Hall, asks if we’re right to be ‘downbeat’ about later life.

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by Professor Dame Sally Davies on 29 March 2019

How can we promote healthier food choices?

Professor Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer for England and Chief Medical Advisor to the Government, explains how the country can tackle obesity.

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by Oscar Webb on 9 February 2019

Would you use an online GP app?

New online GP services promise to make access to healthcare easier and quicker. Would you use a digital doctor?

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