1 Age UK Loneliness Evidence Review Susan Davidson and Phil Rossall Updated July 2015 Evidence Review: Loneliness in Later Life Contents Key stats ............................................ ... ......................................................................................... 15 2 Age UK Loneliness Evidence Review Susan Davidson and Phil Rossall Updated July 2015 Flexibility and
AgeUKIG58 Extra money if you’re on a low income and you or your partner are under State Pension age. Universal Credit. 2 What is Universal Credit? Universal Credit is a means-tested, non-taxable benefit ... over) – £617.60. Visit www.gov.uk/universal-credit/what-youll-get to see rates for the other elements of Universal Credit. In Northern Ireland, go to www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/universal-credit. Can
needs and circumstances vary. However, the most commonly used definition is to say that someone in the UK is in poverty if they live in a household with an income below 60 per cent of the current median (or ... provides a great deal of information about low income among different households in the UK. Unless otherwise stated we use a definition of relative poverty whereby people are considered to be in poverty
Safeguarding, Age UK, gave a policy introduction; Lucy Giles, Knowledge Hub Advisor, SafeLives spoke about issues including potential barriers to disclosure; Polly Neate, CEO, Women’s Aid spoke about the ... the Care Act specifically includes references to scams and fraud, including internet scams. Age UK’s research shows that, at a conservative estimate, 130,000 older people have experienced some form of
all. Join our Readers’ Panel at www.ageuk.org.uk/readers-panel. 2) Tell us your story. Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love ... relatable examples that benefit others. Email your story to stories@ageuk.org.uk. This information guide has been prepared by Age UK and contains general advice only, it should not be relied on as a basis for
needs of older people ..................................................................... 12 2. The state of social care .................................................................................. ... of funding cuts on the sustainability of the social care system ....................... 34 3. The state of healthcare ...................................................................................
the Status of Refugees] 1 In the UK, only a small proportion (4%)2 of migrants are refugees and, internationally, not all refugees formally seek asylum but, in the UK, refugee status is only awarded to ... outcome of their application. A person given refugee status is normally granted leave to remain in the UK for 5 years and, at the end of that period can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (permanent residence)
are the moments that made our year... We are proud of our many achievements this year, both in the UK and around the world. The moments we describe tell the story of our work, and the work of our local ... individual lives, to big moments that influence major change that benefits everyone – they all show how Age UK helps people to love later life. Our vital work is shaped by five ambitions which are driven by the
Matters The quarterly newsletter from Age Cymru Summer 2024 General Election 2024 From pensioner poverty to digital exclusion, we highlight the key challenges you face today A spotlight on mental ... help you have more money in your pocket facebook.com/agecymru twitter.com/agecymru www.agecymru.org.uk 2 The quarterly newsletter from Age Cymru Summer edition 2024 No quiet summer for us with a general
life. Today and tomorrow. This is the story of Age UK’s year. We are very proud of our achievements. We exist to stand up for the 14 million people in the UK and 846 million people internationally who have ... one of us. We do so by working with partners in the UK and around the world. We work with Age Cymru, Age Scotland and Age NI and with local Age UKs, Friends and Forums across England. Internationally,