-
Nearly half of people in the UK have been targeted by a scam. One of the ways that scammers commonly contact people is through the post. Learn how to protect yourself from postal scams.
-
Information on what executors do.
-
friendly, specially trained volunteers who will provide support and encouragement, and make sure no one gets left behind and walks at a pace comfortable for them.
-
you're feeling lonely, remember you're not alone. Feeling lonely doesn’t necessarily mean you have no one nearby. You can be surrounded by friends and family but still feel lonely.
-
Falls are the number one reason older people are taken to the emergency department in a hospital. Most falls don’t cause serious injury but they can leave you distressed. The good news is that there are ... are lots of things you can do to stay steady on your feet.
-
income from their State Pension. It is therefore relatively uncommon for people to seek help from Age UK on the grounds that they have no money at all. 3. Our information and advice workers do however come ... they were told. However we are concerned at some of the reports we receive of misleading information. One Age UK adviser said that a client who had recently asked for a reconsideration of an Attendance Allowance
-
accessing work and training. When people aged 50 are unemployed they tend to remain so for longer. Data on the number of people claiming Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) in Wales (the ‘Claimant Count’) shows that ... are unable to access adequate back-to-work support. Jobcentre Plus advisers tend not to be trained on the specific issues facing this age group, for example how to minimise the effects of age discrimination
-
appropriate measures taken to ensure that they will be safe and cared for whilst they recover at home. One person told us: “You can be discharged the day after surgery even if you live alone. There was no discussion ... pandemic, and the pressures placed on the NHS through the pandemic have exacerbated an already inconsistent process. It is our perception that the changes and additional strain on the NHS have reduced meaningful
-
is likely to increase demands on independent information and advice services. The Government should consider how it could support the advice sector. Couples where one has reached Pension Credit age ... Credit than under the current Pension Credit system. The older partner could be financially better off living alone and claiming Pension Credit. Carers and people with limited capacity to work who have
-
arrangements will over time benefit older people needing care and older carers who are supporting their loved ones. We agree with the Auditor General’s recommendations within the north Wales report. However, we feel ... that while spending by local authorities on adult social services over the previous 5 years in Wales has remained broadly flat in real terms, spending per capita on older people has reduced by 13%.1 This
