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  1. Handling money and scams_v2.pdf

    support the oldest and most vulnerable in their communities. If you are supporting an older person by delivering essential supplies, you may be required to make and accept payments and handle money. This ... are isolated and living alone. It’s important to be aware of how to protect yourself and others from becoming a victim. April 2020 Payment Methods To avoid any added risk to yourself and the person you

  2. FS91 Pension Freedom and benefits.pdf

    Page 1 of 22 Factsheet 91 Pension Freedom and benefits June 2025 About this factsheet Changes to how you can use funds in your occupational or private pension were made in 2015. Once you reach the age ... age of 55, you have freedom to access your pension savings or pension pot and to decide what to do with this money. This factsheet contains basic information about your choices with respect to drawing

  3. FS76 LP Intermediate care and reablement.pdf

    Intermediate care and reablement May 2026 About this factsheet This factsheet explains intermediate care, which also includes reablement. It describes its characteristics and the referral and assessment process ... process for this shortterm NHS and social care support that aims to help you: ⚫ avoid unnecessary admission to hospital ⚫ be as independent as possible after a hospital stay or illness ⚫ remain living at

  4. State_of_Health_and_Social_Care_24.pdf

    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 ... 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 1.3.1 Long-term conditions and multimorbidity

  5. AgeUKIG65_Sex_relationships_and_intimacy_inf.pdf

    Sex, relationships and intimacy Your health and wellbeing Information guide AgeUKIG65 2 This information guide has been prepared by Age UK and contains general advice only, it should not be relied on ... decision or action and cannot be used as a substitute for professional advice. Neither Age UK nor any of its subsidiary companies or charities accepts any liability arising from its use and it is the reader’s

  6. FS37 Hospital discharge and recovery.pdf

    Page 1 of 30 Factsheet 37 Hospital discharge and recovery November 2025 About this factsheet This factsheet explains what you should expect from staff planning for your discharge from hospital following ... should be able to access ongoing care and support in the most appropriate setting following discharge. You may like to read other Age UK factsheets about the care and support available from your local authority

  7. FS8 Council and housing association housing.pdf

    of 22 Factsheet 8 Council and housing association housing June 2025 About this factsheet This factsheet has information about applying for housing from local authorities and housing associations (‘social ... (‘social housing’). It explains how waiting lists are organised and properties allocated, as well as options if you need to move to a different local authority area. You can find information on private rented

  8. Safeguarding_(Adults)_policy_and_procedure.docx

    retention and deletion of data Sharing Safeguarding Stories Whistleblowing Safe recruitment Media interest Charity Commission re portable incidents Aftercare – adults who need care and support ... Aftercare – staff and volunteers Useful contacts Document version control 1. Purpose of the guidance & procedure Age UK believes that everyone has the right to live a life free from abuse. This

  9. Aids adaptations accessibilty and standards (2024).pdf

    accessibility and standards (England) April 2024 Older people should be able to live in homes that support them to live independently and well with quick and efficient access to aids and adaptations ... adaptations. Accessibility and adaptations Accessible housing helps give older people independence, which is key to their broader health, sense of identity and quality of life. The most common major adaptation

  10. February_2020_policy_and_ research_,update.pdf

    the last 12 months, about 700,000 requests for formal care and support, equivalent to 51% of all requests, have been made by older people and yet have resulted in them not receiving formal care services ... for care every day demonstrates both the enormous numbers impacted by our ramshackle care system, and how serious the problems it faces have now become. We don’t know what happens to these older people

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