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Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
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treatment plan with you before advising you on how long your stay might be. During your stay, staff will discuss your discharge with you and your family and carers, where appropriate. You shouldn't be sent ... care should explain the following to you (and your carer, if you have one): the criteria the doctor will use when deciding you no longer need to be in hospital when they think you'll be ready to leave where
The current Government haven't published any new rules about paying for social care. Find out more from Age UK.
The Renters' Rights Act will provide new safeguards for private tenants, which will strengthen your housing rights. Find out more here.
interviews can be daunting, but the more you prepare, the more relaxed you will feel on the day. This guide from Age UK will help you prepare.
You will need to "top up" If you choose a care home with fees higher than your local authority is willing to pay. Read more from Age UK.
Age UK Parliamentary Briefing: How will the Government’s social care proposals help older people?
Your support will change the lives of more older people like Peter.
Making or amending a will is easier than you may think. If you're thinking of leaving a gift to Age UK in your will, let us guide you through the process.
The full rate of the new State Pension will be £221.20 per week (in 2024-25) but what you will get could be more or less. Find out more at Age UK.
Webb, Senior Research Manager at Age UK, discusses the difficulties of predicting how coronavirus will progress in future.