I started my career as a health journalist writing about frail elderly care but it feels like this has fallen off the agenda in recent years. I'm pleased The Sunday Times is backing my deep dive into the topic over the coming weeks. Let me know what you think is needed.
@shaunlintern.bsky.social🚨 EXC: An over-prescribing epidemic is sending 1,000 elderly patients to A&E every single day - a consequence of a fragmented NHS unprepared for the ageing silver tsunami heading its way as 468k baby boomers turn 80 this year: www.thetimes.com/article/ddf4...
thetimes.com
Mixing pills sends 1,000 elderly people a day to A&E
Our investigation shows millions are at risk of avoidable reactions to overprescribed drugs
