issues including their inability to access a physical financial services or to remember their PIN number. This decreases independence 1 Department ... design makes it difficult for some older people to take up new banking technologies, for example telephone banking systems and security devices for internet banking.3 Over 130 bank branches have closed
the prevalence of loneliness at older ages Iparraguirre, J Several studies have identified a number of loneliness risk factors in later life. In the United Kingdom (UK)i, Dahlberg and McKee (2014) ... 2001). The Campaign to End Loneliness, a campaigning network across Great Britainii, has identified a number of risk predictors, including living alone, widowhood, low income, retirement, age, ethnicity, sexual
charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address is Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H ... default investment pathways for non-advised drawdown customers. We agree that this will help large numbers of people achieve better outcomes. However, it should be considered the first part of the road towards
put; if you only need £250 please apply for £250 (Max. £500). This will enable us to maximise the number of events we can support. The scheme is a competitive fund. The total fund available for the ... suggest you begin the process as soon as possible… it is never too early! We can be contacted by telephoning 029 20 431 555 and ask for the Gwanwyn team if you need help or advice. Applications will be reviewed
put; if you only need £250 please apply for £250 (Max. £500). This will enable us to maximise the number of events we can support. The scheme is a competitive fund. The total fund available for the ... suggest you begin the process as soon as possible… it is never too early! We can be contacted by telephoning 029 2043 1555 and ask for the Gwanwyn team if you need help or advice. Applications will be reviewed
huge increase – more than double previous years). Three quarters of our contacts were over the telephone and we’ve seen our email enquiries increase significantly this year. Around a third of our calls ... further third are around issues relating to health and/or social care. We are seeing increasing numbers of calls in both categories underlining their importance in the lives of older people. The remaining
utility companies; and help that may be available from charitable organisations. There may be a number of ways in which you can make your home warmer, without increasing your energy bills (or to spend ... Scotland respectively for further information. 1.1 The issue of fuel poverty Fuel poverty is mentioned a number of times within this factsheet – primarily because it is a factor in the eligibility criteria for
charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address is 207-221 Pentonville Road, London N1 9UZ. ... and CTB are administered by local authorities. It is possible to claim all three benefits in one telephone call but there are inevitable additional complexities for individuals in having both local and national
fit 1 Our free and confidential national telephone service - Age UK Advice - has been running for over 15 years, speaking to over 20,000 people a month ... Hospital discharge is a common reason for people needing advice. Our records from these calls showed a number of recurring issues. The case studies below reflect issues raised over the past six months. We have
provide local support on the frontline, such as food parcel deliveries, shopping services, over-the-phone support and prescription collections. To keep these vital services running, while meeting unprecedented