1 of 38 Factsheet 48 Pension Credit April 2026 About this factsheet This factsheet contains information about Pension Credit, a means-tested benefit for people over State Pension age. It gives information ... information about the eligibility criteria for Pension Credit, how to make a claim, and what to do if you have a change of circumstance. The information in this factsheet is correct for the period April 2026
later life ........................................................................... 16 2. THE STATE OF SOCIAL CARE .................................................................................. ... ............................................................ 24 2.3 Future funding of older people’s social care .................................................................... 25 2.4 The implication
.................................... 21 Age UK Chief Economist’s Report Summer 2015 Prof José Iparraguirre Age UK Chief Economist’s Report Summer 2015 Page | 1 Key insights in this issue Inequality ... poorest pensioners The Budget allows more affluent older people to be able to leave more of their estate free of Inheritance Tax Financial inequality is currently growing in the pensioner population:
foreword of this book. We all seem to find it difficult to have conversations about dying and death. It’s an intergenerational thing. We know this because of our social research, which gave us some surprising ... may not ask the questions that are important to them. The truth is usually less scary than a child’s imagination. Think about how to let children express their feelings. Don’t let them feel excluded. What
Parliamentary Briefing: Older Women in the UK March 2025 Overview Old age is difficult enough to navigate without your gender compounding the experience. For older women, however, this is unfortunately ... unfortunately often the case. Age UK’s new report, ‘Older Women in the UK, 2025’, explores the range of inequalities that remain firmly in place for many older women, spanning areas such as health and care, financial
State of the Nation Older people and malnutrition in the UK today OLDER PEOPLE AND MALNUTRITION IN THE UK TODAYSTATE OF THE NATION The Malnutrition Task Force The Malnutrition Task Force2 3 Introduction ... changes, there will be many more older people at risk of malnutrition. Living longer means little if it’s not living well. In this report we aim to shine a light on the scale of the challenge of malnutrition
The State of Health and Care of Older People in England 2024 Authors: Chloe Reeves, Aisha Islam, Tom Gentry September 2024 Contents Foreword 4 1. Health and care needs of the older population 7 1.1 England’s ... England’s population is ageing 8 1.2 Life expectancy and healthy life expectancy gains have stalled 9 1.2.1 Geographic variation and health inequalities 12 1.3 Health and care needs of older people 13 1
Carer’s Allowance Extra money if you’re looking after someone Information guide AgeUKIG52 2 Good to know. This guide is just about Carer’s Allowance. But if you look after someone, our guides about practical ... help. You can claim Carer’s Allowance and still get your Personal Independence Payment, Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance. What is Carer’s Allowance?. Carer’s Allowance is money paid to
Factsheet 55 Carer's Allowance May 2026 About this factsheet This factsheet explains what Carer’s Allowance is, the eligibility criteria, and how to make a claim. The factsheet explains how Carer’s Allowance may ... in England and Wales. If you are in Northern Ireland, please contact Age NI for information. Carer’s Allowance has been replaced by Carer Support Payment in Scotland, see the Age Scotland guide: Carer
Page 1 of 30 Factsheet 48 Pension Credit April 2026 About this factsheet This factsheet contains information about Pension Credit, a meanstested benefit for people over State Pension age. It gives information ... information about the eligibility criteria for Pension Credit, how to make a claim, and what to do if you have a change of circumstance. The information in this factsheet is correct for the period April 2026