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  1. Index of Wellbeing in Later Life

    data sources and state-of-the-art statistical techniques. Read our summary It explains what we did, key findings and provides a picture of older people's wellbeing across the whole population. On this page ... Living alone Informal carers (at more than 20 hours/week) Have one or more long-standing illness or disability, often 3 or more diagnosed health conditions Don’t take much or any physical activity Renters Have

  2. How to reduce your water bills

    can instead of a hosepipe.  Fit a device in your toilet cistern  You can get devices that minimise the water used in flushing your toilet. These can save up to 3 litres of water with every flush ... to help more vulnerable customers, for example if you're over State Pension age or living with a disability. Contact your water supplier to get added to their register. Water meters are devices that measure

  3. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) information and advice

    make sure they’re always respected.  Staying connected Staying connected as we get older is key to staying happy and healthy. Find out more about what's available to you, including social groups

  4. Tackling the crisis of corridor care

    includes waits in corridors, or re-purposed cupboards, but also in toilets – often on a trolley, or sometimes a hard chair. One of the key issues is that these spaces lack the equipment available on a

  5. State of Health and Care of Older People in England 2024

    have difficulty getting in and out of bed 4% (440,000) of older people have difficulty going to the toilet The number of people over 75 has grown by almost 21% since 2013. Despite this, fewer older people ... social care sector need addressing if any changes are to be successful in the health care system. One key area of concern is the number of vacancies and staff retention in the adult social care system. There

  6. What to include in your Attendance Allowance application

    applications are turned down because people don't mention, or aren't clear about, how their illness or disability affects their lives. It's important that you don't downplay your needs when filling in the form

  7. Stories of Painful Journeys

    hospital transport 'I've been left waiting alone for five hours' - Maureen, 74 'I have a severe disability, so I can't use my legs and my arms are weak. I go to hospital five times a month for treatment ... without warning. 'If the driver arrives early, and wants to leave immediately, I can't. Because of my disability, in order to use to bathroom easily, I only get dressed just before I leave the house. 'The journey

  8. How to make your home more dementia friendly

    rooms. Stick Post-it Notes somewhere at eye level near the front door to remind you to pick up your keys and lock the door when you're leaving the house. If you're worried about going out alone and being ... night. Leaving the bedroom door open and have a light on the landing , which can help you find the toilet at night. Try not to keep too many clothes, shoes or cosmetics on shelves and in wardrobes –

  9. The link between wealth and health

    the cost of living crisis, very often at the expense of their own mental and physical health. One key finding is that older people are delaying retirement or going back to work to increase their income ... disadvantage is not just about being on a low income; for many older people who are living with disabilities or with long-term health conditions, the need to pay for care, power medical equipment or keep

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

    evidence on which its decisions will be made. If the science is clear that age in and of itself is a key risk factor for becoming seriously ill with the virus then we need to know about it. This knowledge ... degree, but not I believe to the extent that blanket, compulsory approaches based on age (or indeed disability) would ever be acceptable or appropriate. There really is no place for these in a modern and progressive

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