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  1. Longer tenancies would be good news for older private renters

    Age UK and Age UK London are working jointly to seek reform of the private rented sector for the benefit of older renters.

  2. Switched Off: Save free TV for older people

    For over a million of the oldest people in our country, television is their main form of company. Right now, that’s under threat.

  3. The science informing coronavirus guidelines for older people

    UK, explains the sources of information that have informed the Government's coronavirus guidelines for older people. Dr Elizabeth Webb, Senior Research Manager at Age UK, has an MSc in Epidemiology from ... Here she examines why the evidence on coronavirus has led to the Government's special guidelines for those aged 70 and older.    On 16 March, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced new measures

  4. Thank you for signing up to become an Age Champion!

    Thank you for signing up to become an Age Champion MP.

  5. Age UK successfully campaigns for older victims of APP scams

    Fighting fraud John Kamoto, Policy and Research Officer for Age UK, discusses the steps being taken to help older people stay safe from scams. Fraud is on the rise, with criminal methods more sophisticated ... account to an account under their control. The scammer usually pretends to be from a bank, working for the police, or a medical or government body. They may even claim to be a trusted family member and

  6. Ricky Tomlinson calls to save free TV for older people

    Actor Ricky Tomlinson backs Age UK's Switched Off campaign to save free TV for older people, and stars in our new video.

  7. 4 NHS plans for 2025 that professionals should know about

    A big year for the NHS Age UK's Health Influencing team explains the importance of 4 key NHS guidance documents and how they might hint at the Government's upcoming 10 year plan. In a few months, the Government ... Government will publish its 10 year plan for the NHS. But while we all wait on the report, there are a number of more immediate challenges that are being faced. We’re coming out of a winter period

  8. Brexit could worsen broken care system for older people

    The Government must act to make sure EU care staff can come to work in the UK for older people who rely on them. Help us spread this important message.  With the UK's expected departure from the EU ... enough care workers for everyone who needs them Social care in the UK is already in a fragile state. Recent research shows that 130,000 new care workers are needed each year just for the social care workforce

  9. The NHS plan: What will it mean for older people?

    Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, discusses what the NHS plan will mean for older people.

  10. Peace of mind for the care of older parents

    older parents are experiencing challenges associated with later life, such as illness and the need for additional care. “Having somebody who understands the nightmare you’re going through, the ... you’re not alone in this - that really helps,” says Sharon, 67, a former administrator who cared for both of her parents. These can be highly emotional and confusing situations, in which clear advice

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