22 300 deaths: 'festive' season for older people

Yet another cold, wet, windy morning on my way into work, and getting more so everyday; it must be that time of year again – yes, is Christmas! I’m almost ashamed of myself, I promised myself I wouldn’t write about Christmas, and technically I’m not, more the weather conditions that come with it, the over-eager and often misplaced perceptions of so many people of the warm, family joy of the festive season and the healthcare-associated problems that arise during the winter months.