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Half of the world’s children are exposed to at least three overlapping climate hazards threatening their health, education and survival, according to a Unicef report.

Half of world’s children exposed to at least three climate hazards, Unicef says Almost every child, including those from high-income countries, is now exposed to at least one hazard

Millions of people across the UK are living in homes that do not meet their needs, affecting their health, wellbeing and the services that support them. 87% of homes fail to meet basic accessibility criteria.
www.rcot.co.uk/health-into-homes

Global oil prices have tumbled to a three-month low and stock markets closed at a record high amid fresh hopes that a US-Iran peace deal could end the greatest energy supply crisis in the history of the market.

Oil prices hit three-month low and markets reach record high amid Iran deal breakthrough Donald Trump posts ‘Let the oil flow’ as US-Iran peace deal sparks immediate drop for Brent crude

Hourglass’ Joseph Vardon-Hynard, External Affairs Lead at the only UK-wide charity dedicated to stopping the abuse, harm, exploitation and neglect of older people, outlines five practical actions local authorities can take to prevent abuse, reduce age-related vulnerability and help older people live safely and independently.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Five ways Local Authorities can support safer ageing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is being held today to highlight the hidden epidemic of abuse, neglect, and exploitation affecting older people.

Building Health into Homes report sets out how housing can and must be used as part of health and care, not treated as an afterthought. The report highlights that poor housing costs the NHS in England £1.5 billion each year. www.rcot.co.uk/health-into-homes