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  1. APPG: Ageing and older people - Ageing in rural areas (January 2017) (PDF)

    a GP working in rural Lancashire. He shared his perspective of a GP working in a rural area and explained his work on frailty and lessons on integrating between services. Two priorities were highlighted ... to coordinate individuals by putting them at the focus, and to engage the community. It was also explained that an ageing and elderly population brings two key challenges: frailty and rural social care provision

  2. ID205941 Age UK Staying safe_March 2026_Web.pdf

    21 Marking possessions. 22 Staying safe when you’re out and about. 23 When you go out. 23 Mobile phones. 26 Going on holiday. 27 Staying safe online. 28 Suspicious emails. 29 Online shopping and ... guide is about As we get older, we might not feel as safe as we used to – whether that’s due to mobility issues, illness or feeling more vulnerable to crime and scammers. This guide outlines ways to protect

  3. APPG: Ageing and older people minutes (March 2016) (PDF)

    and Alison Thewliss MP. Introduction: Baroness Greengross welcomed everyone to the meeting and explained the running order. Guest Speakers: Baroness Greengross introduced the first speaker, Sue Adams ... England. Sue Adams OBE – Sue started the discussion by talking about where people lived – she explained that the majority of older people (96%) live in general housing, 43% of all housing was lived in

  4. Policy Briefing - Living in a digital world after Covid-19 the experience of older people who don’t live their lives online.pdf

    and children receiving unsuitable material. A woman talked about her grandchildren being on their phones the whole time they were talking to her; while another said, ‘Some friends who use it seem to be ... experienced problems with equipment or, in one case, had just been busy with other things. One woman explained that she had been given a tablet but didn’t know how to use it and had not been able to get digital

  5. Age_UK_response_to_Ofwat_GSS_consultation.pdf

    among those most vulnerable during supply disruptions, for example those with health conditions, mobility problems, limited means of communication or those who are socially isolated. In some cases, they ... Ability to access adequate emergency water supplies Older people are especially likely to have mobility problems; this applies to 18 per cent of people aged 60-69 and 38 per cent of those aged 70+, compared

  6. RB_Feb17_Age_Friendly_business.pdf

    hear people’s stories of shopping. They told us about the good and the bad when going into shops, phoning their energy company, purchasing goods online and making complaints. They gave ideas on how businesses ... Speaking to energy or telecoms providers regarding billing or other issues. • Shopping online or by phone, including clothing catalogues. As well as buying essentials, people like to spend money on hobbies

  7. ageukig01_staying_safe.inf.pdf

    21 Marking possessions. 22 Staying safe when you’re out and about. 23 When you go out. 23 Mobile phones. 26 Going on holiday. 27 Staying safe online. 28 Suspicious emails. 29 Online shopping and ... guide is about As we get older, we might not feel as safe as we used to – whether that’s due to mobility issues, illness or feeling more vulnerable to crime and scammers. This guide outlines ways to protect

  8. APPG: Ageing and older people minutes (February 2016) (PDF)

    Abrahams MP and Baroness Cox. Introduction: Nusrat Ghani MP welcomed everyone to the meeting and explained the running order. Guest Speakers: Nusrat Ghani MP introduced the first speaker, Gregor Henderson ... introduced Public Health England’s recent report, “Reducing Social Isolation Across the Lifecourse,” and explained the links between social isolation/loneliness and mental and physical health in later life. He

  9. The way we pay - Jun 11 (PDF)

    are the current alternatives to cheques? • To what extent can we expect new technologies (such as mobile payments) to meet the needs of financially excluded older people? • Who should deliver essential ... paying for and running clubs and societies. To what extent can we expect new technologies (such as mobile payments) to meet the needs of financially excluded older people? Older people reflect society

  10. A beginner's guide to staying safe online.pdf

    function. Phones and tablets from lots of different brands fall into the bracket of Android devices. These brands include: Alcatel, Google, HTC, LG, Moto, Samsung and Sony. Apple: A brand of phones and tablets ... tablets. Apple phones are known as iPhones and tablets are called iPads. If your device isn’t Apple, it’s likely to be an Android device. Device: A general term for a smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer

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