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  1. The Age UK Walking Programme

    active, older people are more likely to remain independent at home for longer and reduce the risk of falls by rebuilding strength and balance that many older people lost during the pandemic*. To address this

  2. Resources for further research

    Eurostat stats portal AARP International statistics database CIA World Factbook The Prevention of Falls Network for Dissemination (ProFouND)

  3. Brexit and social care

    this country post Brexit [i] . In an earlier report the MAC said that they considered care workers to fall into this low skilled category, placing a big question mark over their contribution to care provision ... residential care. The majority of live in care arrangements are self-funded, although not all, and the cost is substantial but not dissimilar to that of a place in a good quality care home. It seems likely

  4. The decline of cash during the COVID-19 pandemic

    transmission from handling cash. There are also the logistical issues and cost of banking it, particularly due to the falling number of bank branches. What does the future hold for cash? Lockdown saw some ... to adapt to the demands of a changing society. Decision makers will also need to consider how the cost of the cash infrastructure can be kept down to better incentivise businesses to keep accepting it

  5. How to download apps to your device

    different devices use to function. This means that phones and tablets from lots of different brands fall into the bracket of Android devices brands, including Alcatel, Google, HTC, LG, Moto, Samsung and ... most of many apps for free, you may have to pay for some apps. If you want to avoid additional costs, keep these things in mind: Be aware of in-app purchases . Some apps that are free to download have

  6. Longer tenancies would be good news for older private renters

    years. This isn’t possible for the vast majority of private renters, so take up in the sector is low. Falls that can be avoided and reduced independence increase the burden on social services. So, security

  7. A new milestone for improving dementia care in hospitals

    growing body of evidence that demonstrates how beneficial carers can be in hospital: resulting in fewer falls, shorter stays, improving nutrition and hydration, and maintaining cognitive capacity. Age UK has

  8. Income Support

    Income Support is a benefit for people on a low income to help them with their living costs. You can't make a new claim for Income Support because it's being replaced by Universal Credit. 

  9. Universal Credit

    currently out of work, you might be able to claim Universal Credit to help you cover your living costs.

  10. Renting and social housing

    property for the first time, you can find out more about your options here.  Social housing is lower-cost rented housing provided by landlords registered with the Regulator of Social Housing, known as social ... your interest in a home that looks suitable. Housing associations are organisations that provide low-cost rented housing, mainly for people on low incomes or with particular needs. Many housing associations

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