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RB_Sep18_careCrisis_stats_report.pdf

because they lack vital care and support. Families are stretched to breaking point. We asked over 2,500 people over the age of 65 with care needs and those providing unpaid care just how this impacted on ... themselves over 65 said they were unable to take a break from caring 1 in 4 had to get hospital treatment because of a failing care system We’ve found that over 1.4 million people over 65 don’t receive

CRS_Jan17_Handbook_changes_to_reflect_introduction_Lifetime_ISA.pdf

until age 50. Any money not used to buy a house can be withdrawn penalty-free from age 60, and if withdrawn before 60, certain charges apply. The FCA’s consultation sets out a proposed approach to regulating ... retirement income, and that there are considerations for retirement saving and spending beyond the age of 60.  On the basis of this concern, we identify a further element of risk in the category of ‘Complexity’

Policy position: carers (PDF)

large numbers of hours a week increased between 2011 and 2021.iii There are more carers aged 75 and over providing 50 hours or more of care than in any other age groupiv, many with their own health issues ... with people aged 50 and over has shown that older carers are really struggling with their physical and mental health. Nearly half (48%) of carers report experiencing anxiety, over a third (34%) feeling overwhelmed

TV licences briefing.pdf

The 5 reasons why means-testing the over-75s free TV licence means many of the poorest pensioners are certain to miss out On June 9th 2019 the BBC announced that from June 2020 they intend to make TV licences ... licences free only for those over-75s who can prove (‘self validate’) they are receiving Pension Credit. Pension Credit is the main means-tested benefit that exists to buoy up very low pensioner incomes

RB_July14_Access_all_ages_2.pdf

for the over-65s and over-75s 21 Figure 3 Variation by CCG in breast excision rates for the over-75s 21 Figure 4 Distribution of colorectal excision rates across CCGs for the over-65s and over-75s 24 ... rates for the over-75s 24 Figure 6 Distribution of cholecystecomy rates across CCGs for the over-65s and over-75s 26 Figure 7 Variation by CCG in cholecystectomy rates for the over-75s 26 Figure

A paper version of the Switched Off campaign petition for you to print off and send back

Sign Our Petition: Save Free TV for Older People For over a million of our oldest citizens the TV is their constant companion and window on the world. And now it’s under threat. Together, we must demand ... demand the Government takes back responsibility for funding free TV licences for everyone over 75. Please send back to Freepost, Age UK Campaigns *We will never sell your data and we promise to keep your details

January_2020_policy_and_research_update.pdf

sign our petition here, and see our response to the Queen’s Speech. News Age UK analysis finds our over 80s save Government £23 billion a year through the unpaid care they give loved ones. New figures by ... by Age UK show that an army of carers amongst the oldest old in our society (80 years old and over) provide 23 million hours of unpaid care a week which adds up to 1.2 billion hours of care a year, saving

Call for views - Voluntary Online Fraud Charter, Age UK response.pdf

people are victims of scams and fraud – our analysis suggests that around one in twelve (940,000) over 65s yearly – and it is imperative that the Government drives forward a strategy to reduce the occurrence ... Which? found fraud victims aged 65 and over reported losing more money than any other age group (an average of £2,697 compared with £1,731 overall). Women aged 65 and over lost twice as much as men of the same

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I just feel that no one cares March 2024.pdf

feel that no one cares Results of Age UK’s research into the mental health of people aged 50 and over. Authored by Dr Lis Boulton Older people’s mental health report | 2 “Because I now feel useless ... improve mental health? 19 10: Conclusion 21 Older people’s mental health report | 3 1: Introduction Over the past three years, Age UK has conducted six waves of research into older people’s health and care