AVOIDABLE WINTER DEATHS OF THE ELDERLY

Action must be taken to tackle the "national disgrace" of avoidable winter deaths among older people living in Britain, a charity said today.

Help the Aged is calling on the Government and local communities to take urgent measures to reduce the number of "excess winter deaths" - those over and above the average for the rest of the year.

Tracey Morgan speaks to BBC Berkshire on this matter and explains the provisions in place locally and how to access them.

To listen to Tracey Morgan interview at BBC Berkshire Radio click on the green button below: