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  1. RB_Oct15_agenda_for_later_life_2015_full_report.pdf

    benefit. For example, older people who are not online are disadvantaged in switching providers, and shopping around for a care home is often carried out at a time of high stress and family upset. Effective ... people In July 2015 the sixth session of the UN Open-ended Working Group on Ageing was held in New York. The working group was set up in 2010 to consider how the gaps in the existing international framework

  2. annual-report-2019-20.pdf

    world diminished or severed almost completely. Worries about the practical life essentials of food shopping and collecting medication have caused deep distress, compounded by fears about the pandemic and ... solve the serious financial challenges that we faced as an organisation. The enforced closure of our shops during the 15 weeks of lockdown (and to a much lesser extent the cancellation of some fundraising

  3. Annual Review 2016-17 (PDF)

    been volunteering in our Bangor charity shop for 18 years. Four days a week, Jenny makes the ten mile journey from her home high in the hills of Snowdonia to the shop. Come rain, hail or snow, Jenny travels ... community is why we gave Jenny an Age UK Spirit of Age 2017 Award. Jenny was nominated for the award by shop manager, Lana who says, ‘being arthritic, diabetic and only having one lung has not stopped Jenny

  4. RB_Feb16_Bus_pass_briefing.pdf

    cost the state anything unless it is used. The main reason older people use the bus pass is for shopping, but it is estimated that between 35-40% of journeys are undertaken for social purposes such as ... environmental value of the bus pass by: supporting volunteers and carers, encouraging spending in shops, reducing congestion and pollution and improving the health and wellbeing of older people who use

  5. RB_Feb17_Wellbeing_factors_used_in_model.pdf

    d_hhsize Employment status Working d_jbstat community and services support available {satisfied with shops and amenities available, e.g. post office, banks} Broken into 4 indicators: Satisfaction with the ... Satisfaction with the standard of local medical services; Satisfaction with the standard of local shopping facilities; and Satisfaction with the standard of local public transport Used 'satisfaction with

  6. Internet security (PDF)

    security Contents What this guide is about 2 Email encounters 3 Computer scams 7 Passwords 8 Online shopping and banking 10 Social networking 14 Protect your computer 16 Protect your tablet and your mobile ... look as though they come from reputable organisations, such as banks, creditcard companies, online shops and IT companies, but they are actually from fraudsters. Common types of phishing scams can be: •

  7. Policy Briefing - Living in a digital world after Covid-19 the experience of older people who don’t live their lives online.pdf

    scams. Most people who do not use the internet manage to carry out everyday activities such as shopping, banking, and keeping in contact with friends and family in a way that suits them. However, we also ... are not excluded or put at a disadvantage. People must be able to access information, keep in touch, shop, manage their finances, and access public services in ways that suit them. Consumers who are not

  8. Care home checklist (PDF)

    and family able to get there easily? n Are there enough parking spaces? n Are facilities such as shops, parks and places of worship within easy reach and accessible? n Is there good wheelchair access into ... classes, gardening, celebrations for special occasions, visits from entertainers, and outings to shops, entertainment venues or places of worship? n Having visitors. Are there any restrictions on visiting

  9. Lords Select Committee on the Rural Economy Call for Evidence Response (PDF)

    important in preventing loneliness, such as safe, accessible places to meet, local transport and shops. On business, employment, skills and demography  The pace of ageing in rural areas can bring challenges ... online. These benefits include accessing practical help (e.g. applying for some benefits, online shopping and finding information), staying 6 socially connected (e.g. through social media and free video

  10. Annual Review 2013-14 (PDF)

    insurance, energy tariffs and funeral plans. Over 10.1 million customer transactions in our 439 charity shops. £500,000 raised from our appeal for the Philippines. £22.1 million income from legacies. 16 Age UK ... (£0.6m) Our social enterprise Our social enterprise activities, including our financial services, shops, training and products that help people stay independent play an increasingly important role in raising

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