Dreading what becomes of the health system

Fewer than two weeks into the new year the domestic news agenda continues to be dominated by various crises: The hospital system, the problem of homelessness and the latest political crisis in the North.

Further afield, Brexit and the imminent accession to high office of Donald Trump are dominating the airwaves.

However, for those of us over a certain age, the health situation is the one that should cause most concern as it will directly impact on the quality of life of the ageing population.