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 ... 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
The Cost of Cold December 2021 Introduction Surging energy prices and the onset of the cold weather mean too many older people living on low incomes cannot afford to keep warm in their own homes right ... right now. A million older households live in fuel poverty already, and rising energy bills mean tens of thousands more are set to join them this winter. Age UK has heard from over 25,000 older people in
1 Policy Position Paper Living well with dementia (England) March 2016 Every person with dementia should be supported to live well and to continue participating in society. They and their carers ... carers should have access to goodquality care and support from diagnosis to the end of life, wherever they live and whatever their background. Key issues In 2014, around 850,000 people in the UK were estimated
Care and Cash: Improving the lives of older people in Red Wall England www.ageuk.org.uk/our-impact/politics-and-government/ 1 Health, Care and Cash: Improving the lives of older people in Red Wall England ... October 2020 Health, Care and Cash: Improving the lives of older people in Red Wall England www.ageuk.org.uk/our-impact/politics-and-government/2 The purpose of this paper is to discuss the social policies
Consultation Response Levelling the cost of standing charges on prepayment meters Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) September 2023 Contact: david.southgate@ageuk.org.uk All rights ... reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy
1 Briefing Paper Living in a digital world after Covid-19 – the experiences of older people who don’t live their lives online December 2021 Introduction Many people cannot imagine life without ... without the internet and digital technology, especially since the onset of Covid-19 and the restrictions this placed on daily life. However, not everyone can or wants to use the internet or has a smartphone
AgeUKIG24 Looking after yourself physically and mentally. Healthy living. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by joining our Readers’ ... Readers’ Panel at www.ageuk.org.uk/readers-panel. 2) Tell us your story. Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from
Page 1 of 30 Factsheet 87 Personal Independence Payment and Disability Living Allowance April 2026 About this factsheet This factsheet gives information about Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a ... claim for PIP if you are under State Pension age. The factsheet also has information about Disability Living Allowance (DLA) which is being replaced by PIP for some people. We cover the process for reassessing
Briefing: How is the cost of living affecting older people in 2026? April 2026 Overview New research by Age UK has found that millions of pensioners are still struggling with the cost of living and unable to ... prices started rising again due to conflict in the Middle East. Energy remains the dominant source of financial pressure, leading to many cutting back on heating their home. Reduced spending on other essentials
Parliamentary Briefing: How are older people managing the cost of living in a time of rising energy prices? March 2025 Overview Keeping warm and safe at home is vital for a comfortable, happy and healthy ... are managing the cost of living in a time of rising energy prices’ indicates that large numbers of older people are struggling with the cost of living and, in particular, the cost of heating their home