Call for NHS to supply free continence pads.
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Older people cut their continence pads in half to make supplies last longer, a survey by Help the Aged has found. The charity called on primary care trusts to ensure that everyone who needs continence pads receives them free from the NHS. Local authorities should place greater emphasis on the provision and upkeep of public toilets, the charity has said.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing older people
دوره 19 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007