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Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
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underlying health inequalities for older men, older people from ethnic minorities and older LGBTQ+ people in coastal and rural communities. Our research included interviews with older people from these communities ... understand and work with these communities. Identifying gaps In 2019, Public Health England published a review of Health Inequalities for Older Populations in Rural and Coastal Areas . This identified a number of
Age UK's Health Influencing team discusses updates to the NHS 10 Year Plan and what to expect in 2026.
Find out from Age UK how our Index of Wellbeing in Later Life helps us to gain an understanding of the policy and practical levers for improving wellbeing.
See our information on understanding sex and intimacy in later life.
Billions of pounds of state benefits go unclaimed by older people each year in the UK. But this could be money that you’re entitled to. Download our guide to make sure that you’re not missing ... claiming everything you can. Download your guide (PDF, 3 MB) Need this guide in another format? This guide is also available in other formats if that's more suitable for you. You can request a free printed
Start the conversation One in four older people lives with an issue with their mental health, but there is support out there than can help by encouraging open discussion. The IAPT (Improving Access to ... mental health by looking at methods of coping. But while the programme was created with all ages in mind, there are less over-65s using the service than any other group (just 7% of referrals), despite
We're facing a crisis hiding in plain sight. Too many older people tell us they feel forgotten, invisible, a burden. Will you help us solve the crisis people don't see, and change how we age?
reduces their assets (such as money, property or income) on purpose so that they won’t be included in the financial assessment for care home fees. If your local council decides you've reduced your assets