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  1. RB_Nov16_Work_and_Health_Programme.pdf

    1 Helping 50+ jobseekers back to work: lessons for the Work and Health Programme 2 Contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................... ... ........................................................... 13 Prevalence of disability increases with age ............................................................... 13 How do different conditions

  2. 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 ... against those in later life in all its forms. We also speak for the long-term interests of every one of us, so that experiences of ageing grow better for each passing generation. We are Age UK Acknowledgements:

  3. Using housing wealth and other assets to pay for care - June 2014 (PDF)

    Centre for Policy on Ageing – Rapid review June 2014    Using housing wealth and other assets to pay for care Summary  • In the UK, personal wealth , including housing wealth, is greatest in older age ... ferently from other assets. First and foremost the owner‐occupied  property is  a ‘home’ and only used as a source of  income as a last resort  for emergency support later in life.  • The Care Act 2014 will provide

  4. Living with dementia information guide (PDF)

    Information guide AgeUKIG48 Living with dementia From concerns and diagnosis to support and care 2 This information guide has been prepared by Age UK and contains general advice only, it should not ... 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 sole

  5. Getting help with debt information guide (PDF)

    AgeUKIG57 Dealing with debt problems. Getting help with debt. 2 What is debt? Put simply, debt is owing money. People generally find themselves in debt when their outgoings are more than their income ... income. Debt can be caused by overspending or by difficulty with budgeting. But usually, it’s a result of life changes such as illness, divorce or job loss. Not all debt is a problem – but whatever you owe,

  6. Factsheet - Help with health costs (PDF)

    Page 1 of 14 Factsheet 61 Help with health costs August 2025 About this factsheet Most NHS services are free but there are charges for NHS prescriptions, dental treatment, sight tests, glasses and contact ... factsheet explains what happens with these charges: ⚫ once you reach age 60, or ⚫ if you receive Pension Credit Guarantee Credit. It explains how the NHS Low Income Scheme can help with charges if you are on a

  7. Factsheet - Dealing with debt (PDF)

    Page 1 of 26 Factsheet 75 Dealing with debt August 2025 About this factsheet This factsheet aims to help you understand how to recognise and deal with debt problems, as well as where to seek advice and ... advice agencies that can offer debt advice can be found in the Useful organisations section. Age UK factsheet 75 August 2025 Dealing with debt Page 2 of 26 Contents 1 Realising there is a problem 4 2

  8. Factsheet - Dealing with an estate (PDF)

    Page 1 of 28 Factsheet 14 Dealing with an estate August 2025 About this factsheet When a person dies, somebody else must deal with their estate, collect their money, property and possessions, pay any ... should seek professional advice from a specialist probate solicitor if you are unsure about dealing with an estate, as you can be personally liable if mistakes are made. For information on making a will

  9. Internet Use Statistics (June 2024).pdf

    ...................................................................... 5 Prevalence of internet use among older people in the United Kingdom over time...... 7 Number of people online (aged 75 & over) ... 2021-22………………………………….8 Number of people online (55 to 64 year olds) in 2021-22……………………………..8 Devices used by older people in the United Kingdom who are online........................ 9 Digital Skills among

  10. Caring for someone with dementia information guide (PDF)

    help and emotional support Caring for someone with dementia Information guide AgeUKIG47 2 Information written with you in mind. Our guides are produced with the help of older people, carers and expert ... 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 sole

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