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  1. The Age UK family

    partners in direct response to the cost-of-living crisis in the UK.  In a similar way, Age UK passes a proportion of the resources it has to its sister charity Age International to support it in its

  2. Arthritis: symptoms, treatment & support

    Universal Credit Disabled Facilities Grants For larger home adaptations, such as installing ramps and fitting specialist equipment in the kitchen or bathroom, you may qualify for a Disabled Facilities Grant ... Grant. This can be used to cover a wide range of adaptations. Find out more about Disabled Facilities Grants Carer's Allowance If you have a friend or family member who looks after you for at least 35 hours

  3. A true friend on the line

    south-west England for almost 30 years. Sadly, many of the neighbours Sandra used to know have moved or passed away. Meanwhile, Sandra’s osteoporosis and breathing problems make it difficult for her to ... simple things like the weather too, and food.” “I can't cook anymore because of my disabilities,” says Sandra. “But we often talk about the meals that I used to make for Don. And

  4. Black History Month: 6 inspirational figures

    and prominent advocate for Black people’s rights. In 1963, inspired by Rosa Parks, Paul led a bus boycott against the Bristol Omnibus Company because of their refusal to employ Black or Asian people ... including local MP Tony Benn and Labour Leader Harold Wilson. Success came when, after 60 days, the bus company revoked their ‘colour ban’, soon employing the first person of colour in a public-facing

  5. Unreasonable, discriminatory and/or abusive behaviour policy

    what impact their behaviour might have on others. Where we are aware of medical conditions or disabilities that might affect a person’s interaction with us, we will always provide appropriate support ... individual commits to behaving in line with our policies and procedures and : an agreed period of time has passed, there is a more suitable alternative action available, and/or we receive evidence that there were

  6. Your hospital stay

    Refillable water bottle Glasses, hearing aids, or dentures (with cases) Small pillow or cushion items to pass the time, such as books or magazines. Before you go into hospital, it's a good idea to have a bath ... But some payments are suspended if you're in hospital for more than 28 days: Attendance Allowance Disability Living Allowance Personal Independence Payment.  If you transfer from hospital to a care home

  7. Lessons in love

    the cinema to see Frank Sinatra and Doris Day in the musical film Young At Heart. A slow walk to the bus stop afterwards and the promise of meeting again saw love blossom. Margaret We’ve argued and

  8. Older people's policy is now a mess

    document discloses that the over-80s will be the hardest hit of all, and that well more than a million disabled and sick older people will also lose their Winter Fuel Payment because of the change. Given that ... outlined by Wes Streeting MP is that more of us are ageing in our own homes with health problems and disabilities. This can include living at home withserious ongoing health conditions like cancer, heart disease

  9. Social care and coronavirus

    the other hand, social care is on the front line when it comes to keeping older people, younger disabled people, and those with serious health issues safe and well. It’s not that they’re more likely to ... treated as less of a priority than is necessary and appropriate, given how many older, sick and disabled people it keeps going, both in residential settings and in their own homes. Care needs care, too

  10. Dealing with the unintended consequences of the debate about assisted dying

    their own life.’ The Bill is currently being considered by the House of Commons and will then pass to the House of Lords, provided it gets MPs’ support in a vote scheduled for April. The Parliamentary ... Parliamentary process is quite lengthy and will not finish until later this year or next. Then, if the Bill passes, the Government and others will have to decide how to implement it and set up the practical arrangements

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