Scientists provided the UK government with data advocating easing lockdown for healthy young people while remaining in place for over-70s and the most vulnerable. Researchers from the universities of Edinburgh and London modelled what may happen to infection rates under various scenarios. It concluded that the best course of action, in the eyes of these … Read more
Should over-70s keep self-isolating? Two powerful voices, two opposing views: Yes: It shows Britain cares and is trying to protect us – Esther Rantzen, 79 When it comes to attacking ageism, and defending older people’s rights, I defy anyone to have a record more militant than mine. I can’t understand why the over-70s are complaining … Read more
Ex-minister Baroness Ros Altmann warns of revolt among healthy over-70s if they are forced to stay inside when the rest of UK leaves lockdown amid fears they will risk going to prison rather than self isolate Baroness Ros Altmann said over-70s would risk going to prison than self-isolate Ex-minister said on Sky that using aged-based … Read more
Twentysomethings may have the sharpest minds but over-70s have a superior way with words, Great British Intelligence Test reveals The test was developed by the BBC and Imperial College London neuroscientists More than 250,000 Britons have already participated in the online brain study Results suggest that our problem solving abilities are at their peak in … Read more
How much help do YOUR neighbours need amid the coronavirus crisis? Heat map shows the areas with the most over-70s – making up nearly HALF the population in some postcodes The ONS has released a heat map showing the areas of England and Wales with the most people aged over 70 Age is one of … Read more