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  1. Accessible travel tips and information

    We offer a collection of tips, pointers and useful websites for those travelling with a wheelchair, limited mobility or disability.

  2. Understanding polypharmacy

    Health Influencing team explains polypharmacy, its impact on older people's health and the cost to the NHS.

  3. Social care and coronavirus

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

  4. Shingles symtoms, prevention & treatment

    usually forms on one side of your body. You might be eligible for a free shingles vaccine on the NHS. Find out more on Age UK.

  5. Free prescriptions for over 60s

    over 60 in the UK gets free prescriptions and eye tests, but you may be entitled to help with other NHS health costs too. Find out from Age UK.

  6. State of Health and Care of Older People in England 2024

    Age UK's report finds older people are struggling due to insufficient access to high quality NHS treatment, as well as social care, and that the system is under-prepared for population ageing.

  7. Talking helps

    NHS talking therapies can really help when you're feeling low, anxious or out of sorts. They’re proven to work – and they can work particularly well for older people.

  8. GP services for older people

    appointment extended opening hours support for carers availability of male and female GPs and nurses wheelchair access staff who speak languages other than English. Some surgeries offer online service, which ... you can contact your local integrated care board .  Find out more about online services on the NHS website You can register with a GP surgery over the phone, online or in person. You don't need proof

  9. New coalition to build homes that work for everyone

    built to a higher ‘lifetime home’ accessibility standards - alongside an increase in the supply of wheelchair accessible housing. We saw some progress on this issue when the Government introduced a new ‘optional’ ... would be relatively inexpensive  — and but at the same time could result in major savings for the NHS and social care system. The HoME campaign launched at a critical time when the Government was considering

  10. Dental services for older people

    regularly. If you’re on certain benefits you can receive free NHS treatment or you might be eligible for help through the NHS Low Income Scheme. To keep your teeth and gums healthy, it’s important ... availability, as some dentists have a waiting list for NHS appointments and some might not be able to take on new NHS patients at all.  Find a dentist on the NHS website Your area might also have a dental access

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