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  1. Why call it care when nobody cares? - Age UK campaign report (March 2018)

    experience the crisis in social care “Why call it care when nobody cares?” We asked 127 older people and their families, around the country, in depth about the social care system, its successes, failures ... failures and how it could be improved. Quick Summary “Why call it care, when nobody cares?” An Age UK campaign report about how older people and their families experience the crisis in social care2 Key stats

  2. Consultation response - Self-funders in care homes, Office for National Statistics.pdf

    Submitted to Self-Funders in Care Homes Submitted on 2021-10-15 13:41:01 Your Details 1 What is your name? What is your name? : Elizabeth Webb 2 What is your email address? What is your email address? : elizabeth ... in a personal or a professional capacity? Professional 4 If responding in a professional capacity, what sector do you work in? Third sector, including charities and think tanks Enter sector: 5 Are you

  3. RB_jul17_social_care_briefing_mps.pdf

    Briefing: Social care and what MPs can do Summer 2017 If you have any questions or would like future information please contact Angela Kitching, Head of External Affairs, at angela ... angela.kitching@ageuk.org.uk or 07825 724 296 What is social care? 'Social care' is the general term used to refer to the extra support or care needed to carry out daily tasks at home. This extra help can include:

  4. NHS continuing care_short resource.pdf

    2025 Who should be considered for NHS CHC? If you are aged 18 or over and the majority of the care you need is focused on addressing and/or preventing health needs, arising from a disability, accident or ... and social care professionals should consider your eligibility in the following circumstances: • Your physical or mental health deteriorates significantly. • Your current care package is no longer

  5. Care homes information guide (PDF)

    AgeUKIG06 Finding, choosing and paying for a care home. Care homes. 2 This information guide has been prepared by Age UK and contains general advice only, it should not be relied on as a basis for any ... companies or charities accepts any liability arising from its use and it is the reader’s sole responsibility to ensure any information is up to date and accurate. Please note that the inclusion of named agencies

  6. RB_apr14_services-what_works_spreads.pdf

    Improving later life. Services for older people – what works. Age UK works to improve later life for the 14 million older people in the UK. We do this by addressing health inequality, reducing loneliness ... to thank Professor Martin Knapp from the National Institute of Health Research’s School for Social Care Research, and Professor Alan Walker from the New Dynamics of Ageing, for help identifying authors

  7. Policy position: care homes (PDF)

    Paper Care Homes (England) May 2019 Care home residents must be able to maintain their personal identity and contact with family and community, and be protected against abuse, poor care and breaches ... rights. Life in a care home Living in a care home is not just about receiving care. For many older residents, particularly those with dementia, a residential care setting could be their home

  8. Care home checklist (PDF)

    Care homes checklist. Things to look out for and questions to ask. AgeUKIL5 2 Making the most of your checklist. We’ve put this checklist together to help you find the best care home for you. The first ... suggests questions you might like to ask when you’re visiting care homes. The second section (page 13) is there for when you’ve picked a care home that’s suitable for you. It covers some of the things you

  9. Everything is online nowadays (PDF, 800 KB)

    1 Everything is online nowadays What happens if you want to claim Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction and you don’t use the internet? May 2018 2 About Age UK Age UK is a national charity ... ensuring that older people: have enough money; enjoy life and feel well; receive high quality health and care; are comfortable, safe and secure at home; and feel valued and able to participate. Introduction

  10. What next for generation R? - Dec 14 (PDF)

    What next for generation R? Provocation to AgeUK’s financial services commission Giselle Cory, Resolution Foundation Older people (here defined as 50 to 64 year olds) are seen as a lucky generation: ... onto the housing ladder in time to benefit from steep house price increases. The current older cohort is a diverse group. While some are financially resilient, many are at risk of poor standards of living

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