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  1. RB_14_Care_in_Crisis_report.pdf

    Care in Crisis 2014 Summary This is the third edition of our ‘Care in Crisis’ technical briefing, which aims to set out the key figures on funding for social care. Since our last edition in 2012, ... Bill has addressed some of our concerns about the framework for care and support of older people1. In addition, the Government has committed to transferring £3.8 billion from the NHS for joint NHS and

  2. ENICs - Commons (Jan 2025) (1).pdf

    Impact of the Rise in Employer NICs on Charities December 2024 Overview We are deeply concerned that the Government’s Budget decisions to increase Employer NICs (from 13.8% to 15% in April 2025) and to ... their ability to provide essential services to vulnerable older people, particularly in underserved areas. This, in turn, is likely to have a knock-on effect on older people’s health and wellbeing, increasing

  3. Volunteering alone_coronavirus_A4.pdf

    Keep in touch ● H ave a buddy system in place. This could be a volunteer manager or colleague at your organisation. Or it could just be someone you trust, like a friend or relative. Let this person know ... going. ● C heck in with your buddy with a text or call when you arrive and when you leave so that they know you are safe. ● M ake sure your buddy also has your number so they can reach you in case they don’t

  4. CRS_June14_Freedom_choice_in_pensions.pdf

    1 Consultation Response Freedom and choice in pensions Date: June 2014 No: 0814 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or ... org.uk www.ageuk.org.ukAge UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address

  5. Housing options in later life (2024).pdf

    options in later life (England) April 2024 The majority of older people will continue to live in mainstream housing. We need to offer support for the majority who say they would like to age in place ... for those who wish to downsize, and more specialist options for all income groups in all geographic areas. Ageing in place or moving Many older people have a strong attachment to their current home.

  6. Older Women in the UK 2025.pdf

    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

  7. Policy Position - Urgent and Emergency Care and Flow (Sep 2024).pdf

    services and staff must be equipped to fully and accurately assess their needs and respond to them in a timely and effective manner. A fundamental working principle of NHS and social care services should ... can include comprehensive, proactive support to prevent deterioration and to effectively manage risk in people living with frailty, particularly severe frailty, and for people at the end of life. The NHS

  8. Falls: engaging older people physical activity (PDF)

    Engaging older people in physical activity EFDS and Age UK have worked in partnership to create this resource. Who to speak to? There are a variety of organisations you can speak to when looking to ... have different contacts and areas of expertise, so you can pick who would be the best partner for your project. Age UK National Age UK National can advise on current national physical activity projects

  9. Age UK Parliamentary Briefing - Dementia care (June 2025).pdf

    an estimated 982,000 people living with dementia in the UK, with that number expected to rise to 1.4 million by 2040. The economic impact of dementia in 2024 has been estimated at a staggering £42.5bn. ... outlines challenges and recommendations across four areas of dementia care – postdiagnosis care, delays in diagnosis, social care and acute care. We urge Members to attend tomorrow’s (3 June 2025) general debate

  10. Consultation on the use of section 19 and section 22 permits for road passenger transport in Great Britain (PDF, 548 KB)

    Consultation on the use of section 19 and section 22 permits for road passenger transport in Great Britain (Department for Transport) May 2018 ... policy@ageuk.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address

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