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are more of us than ever before. At Age UK we provide services and support at a national and local level to inspire, enable and support older people. We stand up and speak for all those who have reached ... and nearly a million of these are in severe poverty1. Many are missing out on vital benefits and support – up to £5.5 billion of means tested benefits are unclaimed each year2. In addition many thousands
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Organisations are provided with: training booklets; a USB stick, £500 and 14 hours of consultancy support. CT follows the overall objectives of Age UK’s wider fit as a fiddle portfolio which aims to promote ... on reducing social isolation and improving health, nutrition and well-being. The consultancy support provided by the programme was valued by Delivery Organisations, though the level and type required
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provide information and advice to older people and carers; support through our Helping Others Participate and Engage (HOPE) project; and support through our Dementia Advocacy project. We also provide a range ... proportion increases to 69% among those aged 85+.2 As such older people have a high need for services to support their wellbeing. It is vital that social prescribing service development fully involves older people
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It also seeks views on wider action to inspire girls and young women, modernise workplaces and support older working women. Age UK is pleased to have the opportunity to make a submission in response to ... this submission relates to our experience in England only. 1. Summary of key points 1.1. Age UK supports the proposal that larger employers should publish gender pay gap information. Beyond reporting
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the lives of many older people on low and modest incomes. Any move to means-test these forms of support could result in those who need it most missing out, and cause hardship to those just above the means-test ... shared experiences, and it is important to look at the position of different age groups and the support they receive, but it is equally important to consider: Inequality within different cohorts which
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healthcare, particularly GP surgeries, and issues with getting appropriate and timely social care support. We also heard from unpaid carers, 55% of whom have increased the amount of care they provide in ... responsibilities during the pandemic, finds survey The number of older people in Wales providing unpaid support to family and friends more than doubled during the pandemic, finds a series of Age Cymru surveys
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getting there, are beyond them. Others cut back on buying things for themselves because they want to support their families financially or buy presents for their grandchildren. The consequences of all of these ... publishes a material deprivation indicator, which considers factors such as: • social networks and support • costs and outgoings (including additional costs and restrictions due to disability or ill health)
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AgeUKIG23 What to do if you need care and support at home. Getting help at home. 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 ... 2024 3 Contents. What this guide is about. 4. Getting a care needs assessment. 6. Getting care and support at home. Help around the house. 14. Help taking care of yourself. 16. Help getting out and about
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for older people to be able to live independently for longer, and the availability of community support networks is important for their wellbeing and quality of life. The overall need for housing remains ... Group’s report addresses 5 key themes: understanding the housing requirements of older people; supporting the right choices – to ‘stay put’ or ‘move on’; living with confidence in older age – covering
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to show you that no matter how challenging life can sometimes seem that there’s advice, help and support out there. So, please if you’re struggling this winter don’t suffer in silence but reach out to ... some much-needed companionship during winter. Where to find help and support There are many initiatives popping up that can offer support if you are finding it difficult to buy healthy foods and heat your
