The replacing of old Panic Buttons by Gibtelecom with new and better technology is now well under way.

However, the Gibraltar Senior Citizens Association is shocked and dismayed to learn that in some cases, the units that Gibtelecom was supposed to replace have been thrown away without regard or concern that the alarm phones are under the guardianship of the association and not private property that can be disposed of.

The association has issued instructions that replacement is on a one for one basis. Where there is no emergency phone to replace, none is to be installed. As far as the association is concerned, the act of disposing of this life saving equipment signifies that this facility is not required.

Following representations received by Government from a number of pensioners, the GHA will be making the necessary legislative modifications which will entitle all persons aged 60 and over to free prescriptions, irrespective of whether they or their spouse are in employment and therefore contributing towards the Group Practice Medical Scheme.