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  1. The court decision on discharges into care homes

    to speak about their views and experiences and that they are listened to with understanding and respect. There are other issues of concern from an older people’s perspective too; for example, the ... 2020, when most of the worst events occurred in some local areas, we faced a deadly threat in the form of COVID-19 which we knew little about and had few tools to combat; that all our health and care services

  2. What is domestic abuse?

    It's not necessarily the 'what' that makes something domestic abuse, but the 'who'. Many different forms of abuse are considered domestic abuse if they're committed by a current or former partner or by a ... married to Peter for 45 years. Peter is considered a successful businessman and is well known and respected in the village that they live in.  Peter recently retired and so they're spending a lot more

  3. Supporting carers in the community

    caring. Care is something that affects so many of us. As many as 10.6 million people provide some form of unpaid care across the UK, and these unpaid carers are propping up the care system: the cost of ... already living with a long-term illness or disability of their own. It's essential that carers are respected for all they are doing, given the support they need, and that their challenges are properly recognised

  4. Timothy West and Prunella Scales on dementia

    dementia diagnosis. Prunella Scales and Timothy West are one of British acting’s most loved, respected and accomplished couples. They have been married for more than 50 years and talk to Age UK about ... doctor said he thought it was a vascular condition, rather than Alzheimer’s. It must be a mild form of dementia because the development has been remarkably slow. Prunella: I’m very grateful that

  5. Volunteer with The Silver Line Helpline

    crucial service and is often the first point of contact for older people who need support. You'll form an essential part of our Silver Line Helpline Team, being able to volunteer across the whole 24 hour ... people who may be vulnerable, isolated or lonely. It's important that calls are handled in a way that respects the individual and reflects the values of The Silver Line Helpline.   We'd also expect

  6. Volunteer with the Telephone Friendship Service

    weekly call to an older person. It can be a very rewarding experience and new friendships can be formed. Your calls can make a massive difference to the happiness and wellbeing of an older person You sign ... over the phone, this volunteer role is for you. You’ll need to show your telephone friend respect, patience, empathy and understanding.   We'd also expect you to: agree to a 30-minute call

  7. What to include in your Attendance Allowance application

    disability affects their lives. It's important that you don't downplay your needs when filling in the form. 

  8. Age UK Group Liability Insurance

    Insurer: Liberty Mutual Insurance Policy number: 1000208548-03 Defendant Only Claims Notification Forms should be emailed to InsuranceNotifications@ageuk.org.uk

  9. Damian Green's social care plan

    opportunity to ‘top up’ for extras like better food or a bigger room in a care home. Mr Green proposes a form of insurance for people to opt into for this higher level of provision, should they wish to and be ... altogether, were they minded to do so – in which case good! Doing a great service In two important respects I think Damian Green does his colleagues in Government a great service. Firstly, he shows that it

  10. What to do when someone dies

    information, the registrar will give you: a certificate for burial or cremation (known as a 'Green Form') a unique code, so that you can use the Tell Us Once service a death certificate, which you need ... other professionals, such as the person's doctor, complete all the necessary forms. There's a charge for some of these forms – the funeral director will pay this and then include it in your fee. 

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