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  1. Looking after yourself as a carer

    When you care for someone, it can be easy to overlook your own needs. But it’s important that make time for yourself, too. Find out more with Age UK.

  2. Breaking down the barriers of ethnic inequalities in health

    health arise is because of the barriers older ethnic minority people experience in accessing health and care services. What are these barriers and why do people of colour face them?

  3. A guide to campaigning

    supporters, to influence decision-makers on issues that affect older people, such as our underfunded care and support system, our cold homes and loneliness.

  4. Paying for homecare

    Care services at home aren’t usually free. However, you may be entitled to help with the cost of homecare from your local council. Find out more from Age UK.

  5. GP services for older people

    hospital. Your GP practice must allocate everyone a named, accountable GP. This GP will oversee your care and take responsibility for evaluating your current physical and psychological needs. Though this ... this doesn’t mean the named GP is the only doctor at your practice who will or can provide your care. If you're joining a new surgery, ask about the availability of services that may be important to

  6. Power of attorney

    are a number of reasons why you may need someone to make decisions on your behalf. It may be a temporary measure, if you're going into hospital and need help with everyday financial tasks like paying your ... financial decisions and another for making health and care decisions. You can set up LPAs for both types of decisions.   An LPA for health and care decisions can only be used if you lose mental capacity

  7. The bedroom tax: how it works and who it affects

    same sex under 16 2 children under 10 any other child. a non-resident carer(s) who regularly provides care for someone in the household. For example, if you live with your partner and your adult son, you are ... condition or disability. At least one partner must receive: Attendance Allowance middle or high rate care component of Disability Living Allowance the daily living component of Personal Independence Payment

  8. Dementia and incontinence

    recognise bodily signals, communicate their needs and use the toilet independently – so continence care can be an important aspect of daily support.

  9. How to plan for the future with dementia

    There are things you can do now which can help you feel confident that the care and support you receive in the future will be right for you, and that your financial and legal affairs will be dealt with

  10. Looking for work

    even narrow down your search to look specifically for part-time or full-time jobs, or permanent or temporary contracts. There are general job search websites and more specialised ones which focus on specific ... opportunity comes up they can help you find a position quickly – especially if you're willing to do temporary roles (also referred to as ‘temping’). However, you should also be aware of some of

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