decisions to increase Employer NICs (from 13.8% to 15% in April 2025) and to lower the salary threshold at which they become due will place intolerable strain on our already-stretched local Age UKs. This particularly ... country. They provide vital and life-enhancing services to older people, including social care and home help type support; discharge support for older people leaving hospital; help claiming benefit entitlements;
social care declined by almost 40% between 2012 and 2022vi, contributing to the reduction in nursing home bedsvii, either through closure or having to change their service offer to residential care only. ... and skilled social care workforce is essential to the Government’s mission to rebuild the NHS and cut waiting lists. Ultimately, reform is needed to ensure that the sector is fit to play its vital role
Charity Director at Age UK, said: On the Winter Fuel Payment: ”We wish the Government had changed its July 2024 Winter Fuel Policy more quickly, or preferably not brought it in at all, but our overriding ... Parliament a lot harder.” Key policy announcements 1. Health and social care In the face of tough cuts to most other departments, Age UK cautiously welcomes the 3% for the NHS. However, we recognise that
sweepstake pack and host your sweepstake in person. Cut out the names, fold them up, and put them in an envelope. • Ask each participant to draw a name at random for a suggested price of £3 per name to create ... ............................... Write on the names, cut them out, fold them up, and put them in an envelope. Ask each participant to draw a name at random for a suggested price of £3 per name to create
sweepstake pack and host your sweepstake in person. Cut out the names, fold them up, and put them in an envelope. • Ask each participant to draw a name at random for a suggested price of £3 per name to create ... ............................... Write on the names, cut them out, fold them up, and put them in an envelope. Ask each participant to draw a name at random for a suggested price of £3 per name to create
stairlift, who can’t easily get out of the house or who live alone may be at risk. The nightmare scenario is an older person alone and cut-off in a crisis – this is what we must work to avoid. The Government ... difficulties, can put them especially at risk. During the 2014 floods, some of the 165 local Age UKs responded in nimble ways, such as bringing food to older people in their homes. Since last summer we have been
many older people who are reliant on these declining services at risk of being unable to manage their own money and potentially being cut adrift from society. Age UK believes that physical banking services ... in January 2015 have closed in the past 10 years. The disappearance of face-to-face banking risks cutting a significant minority of the older population out of an essential service, making it difficult for
Fuel Payment (WFP) July 2024 Overview On 29 July, the Chancellor announced a series of immediate cuts worth billions of pounds. Among the changes was the introduction of means-testing of the Winter Fuel ... September 2023), born on or before the qualifying date (in 2023: 24 September 1957) and live in the UK for at least one day during the qualifying week. What is the Government proposing? In an attempt to plug a
to grow. Being active more than once a week can lower depression risk by 40% Regular movement can cut dementia risk by 30% Regular exercise can help lower cardiovascular disease risk by 35% Staying active ... through menopause Visit our website to find out more at ageuk.org.uk/actnowagebetter or scan the QR code. Let’s make a move towards a better later life At Age UK, we hear about the things older people wish
stairlift, who can’t easily get out of the house or who live alone may be at risk. The nightmare scenario is an older person alone and cut-off in a crisis – this is what we must work to avoid. The Government ... difficulties, can put them especially at risk. During the 2014 floods, some of the 165 local Age UKs responded in nimble ways, such as bringing food to older people in their homes. Since last summer we have been