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give everyone living with long term conditions more choice and control over their care. There are six key 'components'. Some relate to how care is delivered, aiming to make sure people can work together with
makers to improve policy. Getting the right advice The Age UK Advice Line team is split into two key divisions, Level 1 and Level 2, staffed by trained advisers. Level 1, where Peta works, deal with the
including older people attending services, carers, care workers, managers and local stakeholders. The key findings The people the researchers spoke to described overwhelmingly positive experiences from attending
every older person feels included and valued. I had a very busy day recently that reminded me of the key ingredient to our work. Firstly, I visited Age UK Waltham Forest to take part in their Tuesday table tennis
deciding between heating and eating during the colder months. Financial pressure is likely to remain a key issue for older people in 2025 – and one that Age UK will continue to challenge and address.
loneliness, and encouraging them to attend group activities tailored to their needs were two of the key ways the men we spoke to felt loneliness could be combatted. Based on what we've learned, we've written
pills, going out into the Pennines and passing away relatively quietly,” she admits. Thankfully, two key developments – the discovery of a trans group in Manchester and meeting a doctor who provided helpful
groups to take the necessary action to protect access and acceptance of cash. We will be working with key decision-makers over the next six months as part of the Access to Cash Action Group and continue to
are the 'Belief-makers'. As are many others. The narrative of what is possible is crucial. And as a key player on the world stage, we hope the new Government will speak up for the experiences of older people
difficult to manage the onset of multiple health conditions and their ongoing care responsibilities. Key findings Around 1 in 6 people aged 50 and over said they were providing care to someone else. Almost