On 1st March every year, St David's Day is celebrated in honour of St David, the patron saint of Wales - or 'Dewi Sant' if you speak Welsh. Whilst the day is primarily a religious festival, everyone is encouraged to join in with the celebrations, many choosing to display their
In the United Kingdom, the regulation of health and safety is the responsibility of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). However, due to the broad nature of health and safety laws, the Health and Safety Executive works in partnership with co-regulators that represent the different countries that make up the
There are many ways of receiving care nowadays, with the government and many charities providing options for elderly care in communities across the UK. Support is available for those who wish to stay in their own homes, allowing them to keep their independence and remain within their familiar surroundings for
CEO and founder of Ostrich Laurence Kelly tells us more about the committee he set up, caring for carers:Carers do a job which many would find impossible to handle, day in, day out - they work tirelessly to look after a number of patients, or in some cases they care
Last week we looked at 5 countries with wonderful Valentine's events and traditions as part of our celebration of Older People’s Day's 'full of love' month. This week we take a look at 5 countries with unique and interesting wedding customs, from beautiful Indian ceremonies to humorous Scottish rituals.Weddings are
Last month we enjoyed exploring some of the best walks in Wales as part of Older People’s Day’s Full of Health month, and while the Full of Health theme may have come to an end it’s still important to remember the health benefits walking can have for everyone - young
This February, Older People's Day are celebrating a month full of love so, as shops in the UK stock up with heart-shaped chocolate boxes, cuddly toys and sentimental cards in preparation for Valentine's Day, we take a look at some countries around the world that have unique traditions for the
Ostrich are extremely pleased to welcome Joan McKechnie from Hearing Direct onto our blog today to write about the fight against age related hearing loss.Hearing loss is one of the most common sensory impairments in the UK. It is *estimated that over 10 million individuals suffer from hearing loss and