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  1. Employment and Support Allowance: Amounts & Eligibility

    Support Allowance (ESA) is support for anyone who has limited work capabilities due to an illness or disability. Read more from Age UK.

  2. Home security tips and advice

    security of your doors and windows can reduce the risk of your home being burgled – and help you feel safer. It's not necessarily hugely expensive, either. You can fit your front door with:  a ... should get one of these on a any back doors too) an automatic rim latch lock (also called a 'night latch') a peephole to check who's there before opening the door a door chain to speak to whoever's there without

  3. Accessible days out in the Scottish Borders and Edinburgh

    his life and work. The formal gardens are also quite accessible. More information Available:  disabled car parking, wheelchairs & mobility scooters welcome, wheelchair hire, assistance dogs welcome ... welcome, respite seating, hearing induction loop, audio tours, large print information available, disabled toilets, concessions Edinburgh Castle From its position high up on Castle Rock, Edinburgh Castle looks

  4. Dementia and incontinence

    brain can affect a person’s ability to recognise bodily signals, communicate their needs and use the toilet independently – so continence care can be an important aspect of daily support.

  5. Doorstep scams

    Older people are often the target of doorstep scammers. Find out how to protect yourself against the fraudsters. Find out more here from Age UK.

  6. How to make your home more dementia friendly

    between rooms. Stick Post-it Notes somewhere at eye level near the front door to remind you to pick up your keys and lock the door when you're leaving the house. If you're worried about going out alone and ... and being unable to find your way back, 'STOP' reminders on the inside of the door at eye level can be helpful.  Everyone wants to feel comfortable and safe in their living room. Making some small

  7. Longer tenancies would be good news for older private renters

    Security of tenure is key to ageing well Age UK and Age UK London are working jointly to seek reform of the private rented sector for the benefit of older renters. In July, the Government announced that ... vulnerable older people. An increase in the proportion of older tenants means that longer tenancies are key to making the private rented sector work for them. Most private renters today have ‘assured shorthold

  8. Arthritis: symptoms, treatment & support

    Attendance Allownace. Personal care includes things like washing and dressing yourself and going to the toilet.  Find out more about Attendance Allowance If you’re under State Pension age and you need ... Universal Credit Disabled Facilities Grants For larger home adaptations, such as installing ramps and fitting specialist equipment in the kitchen or bathroom, you may qualify for a Disabled Facilities Grant

  9. Domestic abuse: more needs to be done to support older people

    many cases of domestic abuse that have not been officially recorded. Older people and domestic abuse: key facts Domestic abuse may be physical, sexual, emotional or financial, and it may be a one-off event ... experience one or more of these types of abuse, but age-related factors mean that there are also some key differences. For example: Older people are just as likely to be abused by an adult child as they are

  10. Age UK Trading Personal Alarms

    ordering for, have a condition that requires regular medication, are chronically sick or are registered disabled. Find out more about VAT exemption . All personal alarms have a 30-day money back guarantee.  ... peace of mind and security: Add a key safe: By securely storing a set of keys to your home, there is always a way to get help to you in an emergency. Please note, key safes do not qualify as VAT-exempt

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