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Age UK is the new force combining Age Concern England and
Help the Aged in England.
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Care and support is a range of services that help us in our day to day lives, including help with everyday tasks such as cooking and shopping as well as personal care‚ which includes washing and help with eating.
In the video below, members of the public share their thoughts on how they plan to organise care for themselves in later life:
People share their thoughts on how they would get care in later life - People share their thoughts on later life and how they plan to organise care if they need it To sign Age UKs online petition to demand reform of the UKs inadequate care system visit wwwageukorgukcareincrisis
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Too many people in later life are being let down by poor quality care and support. Sign our online petition to call on the Government to urgently reform the care system:
Home care is paid care provided to those of us living in our own homes in later life. This could be personal care and help with everyday tasks in the home‚ or support at a day centre. Home care enables us to remain in our own homes for as long as possible.
If we require a lot of support‚ it may be necessary to have this provided in a care home that provides care that meets our specific needs.
Informal care and support from family and friends can include help with everyday tasks and also personal care. It is called ‘informal’ because relatives or friends do not get paid.
We want to hear about your experiences of the care system to assist our campaign.
Have your say in the decisions that affect our lives, by joining an independent local forum.
By working together in local forums, we are making our voices heard on the issues that matter to us in later life, influencing the provision of services locally, regionally and nationally.
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Do you feel strongly about the care crisis?Age UK is working with Gransnet - the online forum for older people - to help you find others to chat to and swap advice and stories.
Have your say in the decisions that affect our lives, by joining one of our independent forums.
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