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WRITTEN EVIDENCE: COMMUNITY TRANSPORT INQUIRY I am writing to you on behalf of Age UK, [Age Cymru, Age Scotland and Age NI] in response to the Government’s recent proposals affecting community transport ... million community transport journeysi take place. People in the UK rely on community transport services to access healthcareii, educationiii, employmentiv and leisure. The overwhelming majority (98%v) of the
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AgeUKIG31 Practical advice for making and updating your will. Wills and estate planning. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by joining ... 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 to hear from you to provide relatable examples
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Read information on what you can do to help a loved one.
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factsheet There are things you can do to make sure others know which medical treatments you would want to refuse and how you would like to be cared for, should a time come when you cannot make or communicate ... decision to refuse treatment (often called an advance decision or a ‘living will’) and an advance statement are two things you can do. This factsheet explains what they are, why you might want to prepare
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recruiters An ageing population, the end of forced retirement and a rising State Pension age, mean there is a growing number of over 50s in the jobs market. Using this talent pool will be crucial for employers ... Department for Work and Pensions (2015) www.gov.uk Employing Older Workers: An employer’s guide to multi-generational workforce, Department for Work and Pensions (2013) www.gov.uk DWP Employer Toolkit:
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AgeUKIG15 Common problems and how to manage them. Bladder and bowel problems. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by joining our ... 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 to hear from you to provide relatable examples
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If you have fallen victim to a scam, it can be devastating. Scams can have serious financial and emotional consequences for victims, and can lead to feelings of guilt, shame, embarrassment, fear, and anxiety
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Every year, it's estimated that more than £200m worth of Pension Credit and other state benefits goes unclaimed by older people in Wales. We can help make sure you're not missing out.
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Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people aged between 16 and 64 who because of long-term illness or disability.
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Malnutrition Task Force I’m delighted to have been asked to write the foreword of this book. We all seem to find it difficult to have conversations about dying and death. It’s an intergenerational thing. We know ... surprising insights – it seems that we can all talk to our peers but not to our families. This book is designed for everyone; to help us start to talk to our family and friends, grown up children, and our
