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Update January (2019)

wherever the need is greatest. ID204044 01/19 Thank you for helping us to be there for older people Thank you for helping us to be there for older peopleFind ou t more:www.ageuk.org.uk/update Update The ... Supporting older people to make informed decisions Last year, our national Advice Line dealt with 228,399 enquiries, providing expert advice on questions ranging from finances and legal issues to social care. There

You are not alone in feeling lonely - Parliamentary Briefing

new report ‘You are not alone in feeling lonely’ presents new evidence about the scale of loneliness among people aged 65 and over, explores why loneliness is harmful to older people’s health, wellbeing ... importantly, the practical steps that can be taken to mitigate against it. Isolation during the Covid pandemic brought loneliness into the public consciousness, but momentum to drive change has since slowed. Without

For Later Life - Should families do more? (PDF)

www.ageuk.org.uk/forlaterlife #forlaterlife Families – should they do more? Chair: Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director, Age UK Speakers:  Edward Davies, Policy Director, Centre for Social Justice ... Social Market Foundation This session looked at what role families and friends take when it comes to care. As care from family members outweighs state care what is the impact on the family and individuals

Joining Forces communications toolkit

Update newsletter, May 2019.pdf

Volunteer role_people development research.pdf

Volunteer role description What is the role? To find out more please contact Alysha Adams, People Development Manager, alysha.adams@ageuk.org.uk How often would you need my help? Age UK, Tavis House ... number 6825798. Why do you need volunteers for this role? What will I be doing? What skills, interest or experience might be helpful in the role? Where is the role located? How would I be supported in this

RB_2012_Falls_prevention_Dont_Mention_the_F_Word.pdf

DON’T MENTION THE F-WORD Advice to practitioners on communicating falls prevention messages to older people Falling in older age can lead to increased anxiety and depression, reduced activity, mobility ... messages in a way that’s acceptable to older people can prove challenging. This briefing summarises the findings from the research report Encouraging Positive Attitudes to Falls Prevention in Later Life.1

Why your festive fundraising matters.pdf

all across the UK, we’re providing expert help and friendship to older people – from our 24-hour helpline and weekly friendship calls, to home visits and social activities at community day centres. You ... struggling to make ends meet. £140 Could help us campaign to ensure older people’s voices are heard [at the heart of government. £250 Could help pay towards a whole year of telephone friendship calls to a lonely

LAD_2021_race_day_guide.pdf

CR_June2019_Building_Better_Building_Beautiful_Commission.pdf

Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission Age UK response to the inquiry June 2019 joe.oldman@ageuk.org.uk Age UK and ... a network of partners, including Age Scotland, Age Cymru, Age NI and local Age UKs across England, to help everyone make the most of later life, whatever their circumstances. In the UK, the Charity helps