OPEN LETTER TO: The Prime Minister; Deputy Prime Minister; Opposition Leaders, Health Ministers, Ministers for Care Services & Pensioners, Shadow Ministers (UK, Northern Ireland, Wales & Scotland), London Mayor, Greater London Assembly members, AGE UK, Health Associations, Pensioners Charities & Groups and National Media.

WARNING

• 2010/11 = 24,430 pensioners died.
• 2012/13 = forecast the coldest in 100 years,
  plus increased household fuel & food bills,
  could set a new record this winter.

There are approximately 10 million pensioners (over the age of 65) in the UK and each year over 20,000 die during the winter months - December to March. According to AGE UK, there were 24,430 excess deaths in 2010/11. For the past 5 years, the number dying from hypothermia, circulatory, respiratory & heart conditions has doubled, but this year's winter forecast as 'the coldest in 100 years', plus increased 'household fuel & food bills' could set a new record, as poverty stricken pensioners will be forced to continue to choose between eating and heating their homes. Moreover, respiratory and circulation problems are made worse in cold, damp conditions; which without food to provide the body with essential fuel, heat and energy to keep warm, will simply add to the death toll. And although the Government provides 'cold weather payments', it is not sufficient to prevent, reduce or bring an end to this devastating problem.

To make matters worse, this month, the Chief Medical Officer warned that "patients should not request antibiotics for coughs and colds due to increasing resistance to treatments. Common infections may become impossible to cure, if antibiotics are not used responsibly. Drug resistance is one of the biggest threats to modern health."

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, also warned that the 'Flu Jab vaccine' promotions have been over-hyped and over-exaggerated, with no decent studies conducted to prove its effectiveness for the over 65s. Plus, a survey by the General Medical Council discovered that doctors misdiagnose 10% of chronic ailments such as heart problems, arthritis and cancer, which means people could be taking powerful drugs (with serious side effects) for no good reason. More than 40% of the elderly given a prescription have an error in it - and sometimes the mistake is fatal. The over 75s are at the greatest risk because they are given the most prescriptions. *Statistics confirm that 'prescription medication' is now the NO1 cause of deaths in America and NO3 in the UK. Coupled with the rise in 'hospital deaths' due to over-crowding, poor hygiene and deadly bacteria infections... this puts the 'health & life' of the elderly at even greater risk.

In 2012, it is an absolute disgrace that UK 'senior' citizens are dying for lack of heat and food.

GRAMMA'S WINTER WARMING INITIATIVE:
Since 1990, hundreds of thousands of lives could have been saved, if only successive Governments heeded my call. Being a pensioner myself at 64, I fear these deaths will continue to escalate and be ignored, therefore I hope this time the Government will finally take heed. I've also sent my 'open letter' to everyone who has a duty of care for the health, welfare and well-being of the elderly, plus the general public, in the hope of gaining their support for this vital initiative.

• Supported by a renowned British Medical Professor, the background history and evidence of this incredible story is detailed in feature 'The Spice of LIFE' which you can view or download online http://issuu.com/yourhealth.news/docs/the_spice_of_life
  
  

INVITATION TO THE GOVERNMENT:
I am therefore inviting the Government, Opposition Leaders & associated Ministers to consider adopting GRAMMA'S Winter Warming Initiative, as an effective solution to improve the health, quality of life and survival rate of UK pensioners. Being of national concern, I would also welcome cross-party involvement. If you would like to arrange a meeting to discuss further, please contact Ms India Moore on 0208 470 8751 or email WWI@grammasintl.com

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

By:Dounne:Alexander MBE.FRSA
Founder of GRAMMA'S Specialist Herbal Foods
and the Joining Hands In Health awareness campaign.

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* Denotes additions made 05 December 2012

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• If you believe this initiative will benefit the elderly during the cold winter months, please send the email below to the Prime Minister - David Cameron and add your words of support. Thank you!
  
  

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  • Dear Prime Minister, Please support this much needed WINTER WARMING INITIATIVE to help save the lives of UK pensioners. An open letter was sent to you and Health Ministers on 29 November 2012. To see why this initiative is so vital please follow the link below. GRAMMA’S WINTER WARMING INITIATIVE – FOR THE ELDERLY http://www.grammasintl.com/html/products/WWI_openletter.asp
    
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