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  1. Campaigning for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing

    Age UK is calling for the Government to establish a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing for England who would act as an independent champion to ensure that older people are considered in decisions

  2. Coronavirus risk for older people: the updated picture

    Dr Elizabeth Webb provides an update on what we know about coronavirus and the risk it poses to older people.

  3. Is a lengthy lockdown for older people on the way?

    Charity Director Caroline Abrahams ponders what a prolonged lockdown for older people as part of the Government's 'exit plan' will mean.

  4. Risk for older people in the community from coronavirus

    up the factors regarding your own risk, says Dr Elizabeth Webb, so you can make the right decisions for you. As the restrictions on all our activities loosen, we need to be able to assess our own risk from ... coronavirus we can take it into account and balance it against other risks. For instance, is it better to meet a friend for a socially distanced walk in the park, or to stay at home? The former may come

  5. Cafes, restaurants and lunch clubs for older people

    Many of our local Age UKs have cafes, where they run lunch clubs for older people to get a hot meal and meet friends

  6. What the latest coronavirus news means for older people

    coronavirus, it's important to take a moment to understand the latest developments and what they mean for us all. With that in mind, Dr Elizabeth Webb answers 6 of the week's biggest questions. 1. Where are ... it may be 90% effective. This is definitely a reason to be cheerful, as it suggests that a vaccine for coronavirus will be possible, and that one may be available soon. However, we need the full and final

  7. Switched Off: Save free TV for older people

    For over a million of the oldest people in our country, television is their main form of company. Right now, that’s under threat.

  8. The science informing coronavirus guidelines for older people

    explains the sources of information that have informed the Government's coronavirus guidelines for older people. Dr Elizabeth Webb, Senior Research Manager at Age UK, has an MSc in Epidemiology from the London ... examines why the evidence on coronavirus has led to the Government's special guidelines for those aged 70 and older.    On 16 March, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced new measures to try to

  9. Ricky Tomlinson calls to save free TV for older people

    Actor Ricky Tomlinson backs Age UK's Switched Off campaign to save free TV for older people, and stars in our new video.

  10. Brexit could worsen broken care system for older people

    The Government must act to make sure EU care staff can come to work in the UK for older people who rely on them. Help us spread this important message.  With the UK's expected departure from the EU ... number is rising. Most work in London and the south, and many provide 'live-in care' which helps older people stay in their own homes. Brexit could affect EU carers' right to work in the UK Under a new rule

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