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  1. 7 reasons we need the Green Paper

    It's been 700 days since the Governmeet announced the Green Paper on social care, which has been delayed six times. We explain what's happened in that time and why we need it now.

  2. At the centre of local support

    attending day care, and their potential to make a significant contribution to the wider health and social care agenda.

  3. Operation Sterling

    is working to help older LGBT+ veterans in a range of areas – from claiming benefits to accessing social care.

  4. We need to talk about care

    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.

  5. LGBT+ groups for older people and staying connected

    Keeping in touch with others and taking part in social activities can help us stay connected and prevent feelings of loneliness. Some local Age UK's run groups aimed at older LGBT+ people.

  6. General Election 2024

    under-valued for their contributions and abilities, and struggle with isolation, a lack of connection and local support. Many feel excluded, isolated and fearful, in some cases because their communities face the ... they can see their GP quickly and get hospital treatment within a reasonable timescale, and decent social care when its needed. For our new Government to create a long-term plan for older people and to take

  7. Solitude and loneliness in the age of coronavirus

    of a new study on solitude discusses the book and possible outcomes of this current climate of isolation. David Vincent’s new book is called A History of Solitude, which examines the various reasons people ... David, speaking to Age UK from his home in Shropshire, where, like everyone else, he’s practising social distancing while keeping in touch with loved ones (he has three children and four grandchildren –

  8. Older Men at the Margins

    Older men’s experiences of loneliness and social isolation Do men and women’s experiences of loneliness in later life differ? A new research study suggests so. "I think a lot of it is as a result of men ... with researchers from the University of Bristol. And while conversations about loneliness and social isolation have become more commonplace thanks to well-publicised initiatives such as the Jo Cox Commission

  9. Age UK Walking Football Programme

    particularly those from underrepresented communities, to increase physical activity and tackle social isolation. Together, we aimed to: Reach more than 1,000 older people, offering them physical activities ... Provide a space for older people to connect and interact, thereby helping to tackle loneliness and social isolation. Increase participation in walking football across England with a focus on targeting those from

  10. Older Londoners' Programme

    people were already living with, including loneliness, social isolation, bereavement, digital exclusion and poverty. And our under-funded health and social care systems, which were already failing to meet the ... housing issues community care money travel consumer and legal issues health conditions leisure or social activities. Local advisers went on to offer information, advice, support and referrals to help the

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