Simon Francis

Nov 25, 2024 | theguardian.com | Simon Francis

For the fourth winter in a row, British people are facing sky-high energy costs, with the average annual bill in England, Wales and Scotland to rise to £1,738 – an increase of 1.2% – from January. Compared with 2020-21, households are paying 65% more for energy, with £700 added to the typical yearly bill. People are already struggling because of the cost of living crisis, so they have less ability to pay these high prices.

Nov 23, 2024 | academic.oup.com | Simon Francis |Kristina Sophie

Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic skin condition characterized by intense itching from nodular skin lesions. Despite its impact on patients’ quality of life, limited data exist on its epidemiology. A national register-based study in Denmark was conducted, utilizing data from Danish national health registers to determine the incidence and prevalence of PN diagnosed in hospitals from 1995 to 2021 and to explore the occurrence of comorbidities.

Oct 20, 2024 | express.co.uk | Simon Francis

If you’re a poorly pensioner, winter fuel cuts will hit you twice as hard Pensioners with long term health conditions face double impact from winter fuel cuts (Image: Getty)Pensioners with long term health conditions or disabilities are hit twice as hard by the heartless cuts to winter fuel payments. Of course these older people suffer alongside their friends who are also seeing their energy bills hit real terms highs this winter.

Sep 29, 2024 | express.co.uk | Simon Francis

Rachel Reeves will need to write a very big cheque to the NHS Rachel Reeves will need to write a very big cheque to the NHS. (Image: Getty)We’re now heading into the fourth winter of sky-high energy prices. And every year we hear tragic stories of people living in cold damp homes. For older people, living in these conditions is especially dangerous as it can make preexisting health conditions worse. Health professionals warn us that it can lead to people dying.

Sep 17, 2024 | msn.com | Simon Francis

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