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  1. 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

  2. The Alzheimer's Show 2022

    from her time at The Alzheimer's Show 2022 in London. The Alzheimer’s Show recently opened its doors at the Business Design Centre in London. Age UK was there to hear from people living with dementia ... advice content right. As part of the team responsible for it, I was glad we were there, as it was a key opportunity to receive feedback. While we already develop our guides with input from older people,

  3. Supporting older people's health in 2026

    around the delivery of a neighbourhood health service are expected soon. Digital health One of the key shifts of the 10 Year Health Plan is to make better use of technology across the health system. Increasingly ... but there will also be a major change – with a push for the NHS App to provide a “front door” to NHS health and treatment. There’s also already been an announcement about a ‘NHS

  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. 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

  9. 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

  10. The story of Age UK's LGBT+ section

    LGBT+ community evolving all the time, accurately reflecting the experiences of its older members is key. Our team set about creating a new section of the Age UK website dedicated to this, working closely ... There’s a point when you stop hiding." Connecting with the community “You don’t walk through that door have the ‘T’ label over your head,” explains Dawn of the warm welcome she received at Age UK Oldham

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