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pledge. And we’re not alone. The Care and Support Alliance (CSA), which brings together more than 75 national charities and not for profit organisations, is leading the campaign for decent care for everyone
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seasonal spring booster jab. From October 2025, you might be offered the COVID-19 vaccine if you: are aged 75 or over live in a care home for older adults are aged 6 months old or over and have a weakened immune
COVID-19 vaccination, and it is never too late if you haven't had your first dose yet. People aged 75 and older and those who have some health conditions are currently eligible for spring booster vaccinations
fearful of putting their heating on due to high energy costs. This winter has been no different – 75% of people aged 50+ reported turning down and reducing the hours they had their heating on. While this
for deep unhappiness, depression and loneliness, most of all for those not online – the majority past 75. The adverse physical impact of being stuck largely at home would be considerable too. Taking all this
calling on the Government Extend the ban on forced pre-payment meter installations from those aged over 75 to everyone above State Pension age. Directly fund a targeted energy deal, or ‘social tariff’
number of unique items prescribed per head of population in a typical month is less than two. Over 75, this more than doubles to over five. Within this age group, many older people will be on many more
he’d spent so long connecting with. “I planned to keep working my current job until I was 75, then review the situation and maybe look for something easier to do,” explains Terry. “But
campaign storytellers, discusses how Age UK helped her rediscover her peace of mind and herself. Margaret, 75, has always thought of herself as a practical and independent person. Nowadays, Margaret lives in Northumberland