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  1. Policy position: dignity in health and social care (PDF)

    Paper Dignity in Health and Social Care (England) March 2016 At all times, older people using health and care services must be treated and cared for with dignity and respect. Key Issues In England, approximately ... approximately 405,000 people aged over 65 are living in almost 18,000 care homes. 65 per cent of all admissions to hospitals are people over 65 and because, on average, they stay longer they make up around

  2. For Later Life - Care in a changing world (PDF)

    www.ageuk.org.uk/forlaterlife #forlaterlife Care in a changing world Chair: Steph Harland, CEO, Age UK Speakers:  Kirsty Woodard, Ageing without Children  Jim Glennon, Training and Consultancy Manager ... care system reflect these differing needs, and what are the barriers and opportunities for change? This session explored the misconception that all older people are heterosexual and have family to take

  3. Factsheet - Anti-social behaviour in housing (PDF)

    Page 1 of 26 Factsheet 9 Anti-social behaviour in housing February 2026 About this factsheet This factsheet is about anti-social behaviour that takes place in the home or neighbourhood. It includes information ... behaviour in section 13. The information in this factsheet is correct for the period February 2026 to January 2027. However, rules and guidance sometimes change during the year. The information in this factsheet

  4. Factsheet - Personal budgets and direct payments in social care

    Personal budgets and direct payments in social care November 2025 About this factsheet This factsheet provides information about personal budgets and direct payments in social care. These apply when the local ... local authority is meeting your care and support needs, so the information in this factsheet may be less relevant if you are making private, self-funded care arrangements. A personal budget is the overall

  5. More Money in Your Pocket information guide (PDF)

    More money in your pocket Claiming the right benefits for you Information guide AgeUKIG43 2 This information guide has been prepared by Age UK and contains general advice only. It should not be relied ... inclusion of named agencies, websites, companies, products, services or publications in this information guide does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by Age UK or any of its subsidiary companies

  6. Housing in later life - Apr 14 (PDF)

    Housing in later life Contents Introduction 2 Summary – key calls for action 3 Promoting independence with accessible and adaptable homes 7 Tackling poor conditions and delivering decent homes 13 Integrating ... everyone through our information and advice, services, campaigns, products, training and research. In the UK we work closely with our partners Age Scotland, Age NI, Age Cymru and the many local Age UKs

  7. Ageing in squalor and distress: older people in the private rented sector - Oct 16 (PDF)

    Ageing in squalor and distress: older people in the private rented sector Older people who privately rent their homes Age UK, October 2016 Contact: joe.oldman@ageuk ... older people over 55 have no housing wealth at all2. This percentage is likely to grow as increasing numbers of older people find themselves living in rented property. Around 75 per cent of households

  8. Later Life in the UK factsheet (PDF)

    Later Life in the United Kingdom 2019 This factsheet is a collection of statistics on ageing and later life. It is compiled by Age UK from publicly available sources of research and statistics. This factsheet ... intended to be a fully comprehensive compendium. Where appropriate, we signpost to additional sources of information, statistics and reading. Wherever possible, this factsheet focuses upon the older population

  9. In the driving seat information guide (PDF)

    In the driving seat How to keep driving safely Information guide AgeUKIG44 2 This information guide has been prepared by Age UK and contains general advice only, it should not be relied on as a basis ... inclusion of named agencies, websites, companies, products, services or publications in this information guide does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by Age UK or any of its subsidiary companies

  10. Care in Crisis - Supporter pack (PDF)

    the country to do this on the same day to have the biggest impact possible. Why this is important This autumn, the Government is set to make a number of decisions, including those in the Autumn Budget ... people go without the care they need – very basic care like help with washing, dressing and eating. This is a crucial time to highlight that, for those already needing care, times are desperate. You may

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