Report presents 'worrying figures'
– NHS Confederation chief executive Mike FarrarThis report presents some worrying figures. We need to look at them carefully to examine whether they are the result of arbitrary decisions taken solely on the basis of age, or because some non-surgical treatments could offer greater benefit, or a patient chooses not to undergo surgery.
We know that prejudicial attitudes against older people still pervade through society but the NHS and its staff should close the door to such unacceptable behaviour.
More top news
Why this spring is set to be the coldest since 1979
Friday's weather really will be atrocious for England and Wales. But Saturday and Sunday may be the last chance for a BBQ for a while.
The global war on terror is dead
Obama last night decided America's longest-ever conflict had to be re-defined. So the White House offered the world's bad guys a new deal.
Muslim community determined to stay united in Woolwich
The multicultural community of Woolwich is determined to stay calm in the face of the barbaric attack in their area.