Flu vaccine delays put elderly at risk

Fears that vulnerable people may have to wait for their free flu jabs were confirmed today after the government said that stockpiles of the vaccines had been delayed. The Department of Health (DoH) said that although there would be no shortage, there would be a delay in supply of this year’s 15.2 million doses of […]

Mentally ill ‘failed’ by the system

People suffering from mental health problems are being let down by gaps in the provision of care, a health watchdog warned today. In its first national survey of mental health services for adults, the Healthcare Commission looked at 174 teams across England and found many people with psychological problems were failing to receive adequate support. […]