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  1. Caring about equality

    contributions they make for families and communities throughout the UK. This year’s theme, ‘Caring About Equality’, highlights the inequalities unpaid carers face and what is needed to create ... risk of financial hardship , social isolation, and poor mental and physical health. The impact of care Care affects so many of us and many people end up becoming unpaid carers every day. Research in this

  2. Returning to care

    UK's Health Influencing team and the Care Leavers Connected Project discuss how older people who were in care as children can best be supported when returning to care in later life.

  3. Care home closures

    Care home closures are a rare occurrence, but can cause anxiety and distress for those affected. This page will cover what to do if your care home is facing closure.

  4. Women and caring

    Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, asks why caring responsibilities so often fall to women, and what we can do to better support carers.

  5. The Care Act 2014

    The Care Act 2014 came into effect from 1 April 2015 and is all about adults with care needs and carers. Read more from Age UK.

  6. Social care and coronavirus

    promised everything it needs to fight coronavirus (COVID-19), Caroline Abraham wonders whether social care will get a look in too.

  7. End corridor care

    and ask them to urgently address the crisis hiding in plain sight in our health service: corridor care.

  8. Care homes information guide

    Making the decision to move into a care home, for yourself or a loved one, can feel daunting. Our guide can help you make an informed choice that's right for you.

  9. Paying for care

    Social care services aren't usually provided free of charge. You might be entitled to help with costs from your local council, or you may have to cover the full costs of your care. Find out more with Age

  10. Types of care home

    Care homes vary depending on the level of care provided. They range from nursing homes to homes for sufferers of dementia. Find out more from Age UK.

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