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programme, national and regional evaluations with key learning outcomes and recommendations have been produced throughout the 5-year programme. These aim to share key learning and highlight the impacts on older
5 key takeaways Our new report examines how the health of older people and the strength of the social care system has changed in the past 10 years. This year marks the 10th anniversary of our first annual ... long-term social care support, fewer key health staff are working in the community, and perhaps worst of all, we are living fewer years in good health. Here are our 5 key takeaways about the state of health
3 big changes The Age UK Health Influencing team discusses the key points addressed by the new NHS 10 Year Plan, and how they could impact older people. In Autumn 2024, the Labour Government committed ... working groups on care for people living with long-term conditions. We’ve now outlined what the 3 key shifts may mean for older people, as well as some of the concerns and challenges that may be faced
Charity Director Caroline Abrahams explains why social care means so much to her, while launching a new campaign action to ask MPs to make it a top priority in parliament.
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
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Research Methods This document provides an introductory guide to evaluation, explaining the seven key questions to consider: Guidance – Service Evaluation This document provides top tips on developing
friends making a will planning your funeral writing an advance statement of wishes definitions of key terms that come up often. The guide also lists useful organisations that you can contact for further
of purpose. Depending on the nature of the campaign, it can give you the opportunity to work with key decision-makers, e.g. in local authorities or in the NHS. It may also give you the chance to work with ... Keep it focused You can always attach more material, but make sure that the main part focuses on your key message. 3. Keep it local It helps wherever possible to include local examples (such as case studies