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Twenty minutes of exercise a day can reverse frailty in over-65s – study

Just 20 minutes of daily activity can reverse frailty in people aged over 65, according to research by University College Dublin (UCD). The study’s recommendation involves 10 exercises to strengthen arms and legs aimed at improving balance and ...

28 Feb 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

All Scotland’s NHS boards confirmed to have frailty teams in A&E

Specialist frailty teams have been established in accident and emergency departments in all health boards across Scotland, the Government has confirmed. Health Secretary Neil Gray said these new services were “about making sure people get the ...

15 Oct 2025 at 15:00

Frailty of older patients ‘not being assessed in majority of hospitals’

Older patients who have surgery are not being screened to assess how frail they are in the majority of UK hospitals, a study suggests. Frail people are more likely to stay longer in hospital after an operation and are at greater risk of ...

27 May 2025 at 00:01

Elderly should socialise to improve health resilience – research suggests

Going on holiday, reading newspapers, having meals out and spending time with friends and family can help to reduce an elderly man’s risk of frailty, a new study suggests. Being more sociable can even be “beneficial” for frailty ...

21 Oct 2025 at 00:01

Scotland

Gray: Frailty service in A&E units can build on ‘good progress’ to cut NHS waits

Health Secretary Neil Gray has insisted “good progress” is being made in tackling NHS waiting times, as he said a scheme being rolled out across Scotland could also have a “positive impact”. With ministers having pledged to set ...

05 Mar 2025 at 16:25

Health & Wellbeing

5 signs of frailty later in life and how it’s diagnosed

Results from a new National Audit Office (NAO) report suggest that many older adults with frailty are not receiving the follow-up care they need after diagnosis. The NAO found that frailty assessments for over-65s still ...

05 Dec 2025 at 09:25

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