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  1. We can't wait for care

    means millions left struggling to go to the toilet, eat, get dressed or wash because they can’t do these things unaided. And there are many more providing unpaid care, often older and in poor health ... they need. Many older people have already been waiting a long time for care – they can’t wait any longer. The current state of care The social care system is under extreme pressure: Underfunding

  2. Why age-based restrictions won’t work for coronavirus

    Dr Elizabeth Webb explains the 7 reasons why age-based restrictions won’t work as a response to coronavirus.

  3. Ageism and the virus that doesn’t discriminate

    surpassed £28 million. A real demonstration of what older people can do, rather than what they can’t. She also stresses the importance of contact. “The opportunity for younger and older people to assimilate ... implicit biases. We will continue to be a voice for older people as well as the ear they need if don’t know where to turn. But we all have a part to play. Sway: Unravelling Unconscious Bias is out now via

  4. Pension Credit take-up – a problem that hasn’t gone away

    Benefit to help pay their rent are missing out. Thinking about it, though, perhaps I shouldn’t be surprised, as I also know how complicated benefits can seem, and there are many things that put people ... They may not be aware that benefits such as Pension Credit are available, may think they wouldn’t qualify, may be put off by the process of applying, or feel reluctant to ask for help. The current situation

  5. Don't turn a blind eye to abuse in older people

    After years of coercive control, she has no friends and limited contact with family. She doesn’t know how to use a computer, let alone access the internet for help. Older women like Grace face significant ... because, more often than not, George is there. As serious as this abuse is, many older women don’t even recognise what they have experienced as abuse, and consider abuse to be ‘something that happens

  6. What happens if I don't have a power of attorney?

    If there comes a time when you can't make a particular decision because you've lost mental capacity, and you haven't set up a valid lasting or enduring power of attorney, the Court of Protection may need

  7. 'Care deserts' mean older people aren’t getting the care they need

    A new study commissioned by Age UK confirms that 1 in 7 older people in England aren't receiving the care they need.

  8. It Doesn't Add Up - Cost of Living Crisis campaign

    their finances just won’t stretch to cover the huge rise in prices. People of all ages across the country are finding that their monthly budgets simply don’t add up anymore. In May 2023, of ... afford their energy bills and 1.3 million had a Direct Debit, standing order or bill that they weren't able to pay.  Recently, 4.2 million over 60s have cut back on food or groceries to make ends meet

  9. Malnutrition signs, causes & prevention

    Malnutrition means that someone isn’t eating well enough to maintain their health and wellbeing.

  10. Older people take their passion for writing online

    A writing group from Age UK Salford hasn't let the lockdown dampen their creative spirits.

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