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  1. Coronavirus risk for older people: the updated picture

    every 5 patients who receive critical care for coronavirus die. However, this is not the same for people of all ages, with risks, again, being higher for older people. While 1 out of 5 patients aged under ... under 50 died, about 2 out of 5 patients in their 50s, half in their 60s and about 3 out of 5 patients aged 70 and over died. What conclusions can we draw? The current evidence suggests that older people

  2. Vitamins for older people

    green leafy vegetables, dried fruit and fortified cereals. The expert view Dr Liz Green says: 'Older patients should not routinely supplement with iron unless they have a known reason for any iron deficiency ... if they have just had an operation or suffered blood loss or are vegan. 'Also, iron deficiency in patients over 50 can be the first sign of an underlying health problem, so would we always want to investigate

  3. How every Age UK Weekly Lottery and Raffle entry helps

    older people. With your support, we've helped to raise £73.8* million since 2005. From free transport to lunch clubs, information and advice to research, you're helping us support older people across

  4. Cafes, restaurants and lunch clubs for older people

    join in! You will normally pay in advance to attend a lunch club and Age UK may be able to arrange transport  to and from the venue for you. Our lunch clubs typically meet weekly or monthly at an agreed

  5. Loneliness research and resources

    Government on how best to tackle this challenge. From investing in digital skills to improving transport services and supporting the voluntary sector, we’re calling for a reinvigorated effort to

  6. Dunelm

    customers live provided by local Age UKs, from lunch clubs to friendship services, and essential transport for people who would otherwise be isolated. Alongside fundraising, Dunelm is committed to using

  7. Our policy positions

    all of which carry significant value. However, they face many barriers, including ageism, poor transport links and digital exclusion, which prevent them from playing a full and active role in the economy

  8. Our Rights Our Voices

    practice. Some have used human rights to campaign on local issues, like challenging cuts to local transport or changes to local parking arrangements. While others have hosted presentations and conferences

  9. How local Age UKs are helping with the vaccine effort

    offer.” Quote Mid Mersey After the vaccine appointment is made, Age UK Mid Mersey arrange transport and for a dedicated member of staff or volunteer to attend with the older person, while following ... appointments for them,” Heather explains. The team at Age UK Medway have also been putting on transport to get older people to their vaccination appointments. “Some people we’ve supported

  10. Consultation responses and submissions

    Age UK responds to many invitations for comment, including consultation and discussion papers.

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