Parts of Europe are being advised to take care as temperatures soar to sweltering levels, causing a European heatwave. There have already been reports of flash flooding, school closures and concerns over the air quality. Countries such as Spain, France and Italy experienced temperatures over 40 degrees centigrade. The extreme heat is said to be heading towards the UK this weekend. Heatwave causes wildfire in Spain Currently, firefighters in Spain’s Catalonia region are currently battling huge wildfires. There is concern that these will spread as the hot weather continues. Officials …
John Prescott hospitalised after suffering a stroke
Former deputy Prime Minister John Prescott was admitted to Hull Royal Infirmary on Friday, after suffering a stroke. A statement was released on Lord Prescott’s Twitter, praising the swift actions of the ambulance staff, doctors and nurses in A&E and the stroke unit. The statement read ‘they have been remarkable, and we cannot thank them enough.’ Former Home Secretary Alan Johnson stated that John is ‘over the worst.’ He went on to say, ‘now it’s about the aftercare, it's what comes afterwards that is as important as what happens on the day of the stroke itself.’ This comes …
FAQ – What happens when the alarm is pressed?
Most of you may now know how to choose the best Personal Alarm and may also have an idea of how the alarm work. However, do you know the exact procedure when the alarm button is pressed? Due to the many different providers available on the market, the services can differ from one to the other and it is essential that you know exactly how the alarm will work for your loved one. A question we get asked often is: What happens when the alarm is pressed? As explained in our comprehensive guide, the alarm is activated when the red button on the pendant is pressed or via the base unit of …
How to use Sky Q
Sky Q is the latest Sky satellite television package to be released, and it boasts brand new features that have not yet been available with any other package. It's an all round entertainment experience that makes you want to stay sat firmly on your sofa for the foreseeable future, binge watching box-sets and breaking only for water. Sky is the UK's largest digital subscription television service and also offers internet and mobile phone packages alongside the entertainment packages. Sky is extremely popular in the UK, but at first glance it can seem daunting with its plethora of …
News Update: Pride Doesn’t Come Before a Fall
In this week's news update we cover the stories about the elderly who are less likely to fall, freezing weather conditions and depression among our elders. 'Pride doesn't come before a fall' The topic of falls among the elderly hit the headlines this week, in the Telegraph, suggesting that 'pride doesn't come before a fall' after all. The article highlighted that "Pensioners with a sense of pride are less likely to suffer serious falls." This statement comes after research conducted on 11,000 elders. A team of researchers from the universities of Stirling and Aberdeen and the …
4 Myths About Personal Alarms You Should Dismiss
4 Myths About Personal Alarms You Should Dismiss There is plenty to know about our personal alarms and the service we offer, and we try to make it as clear as possible for our customers to understand. There can be some confusion or assumptions made about personal alarms so we're here today to clear the top four myths up about personal alarms. 1 - They're expensive and overpriced One of the common myths is that people think personal alarms are expensive and overpriced. This isn't the case. At Careline, we provide the UK's cheapest prices with plans to suit every individual. …
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