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  1. On the death of Her Majesty The Queen

    On the death of Her Majesty The Queen Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, considers what Her Majesty The Queen meant to many older people, and the model she set for ageing. I am writing this ... reflections on an extraordinary life of service to our nation. Although it’s unlikely I can say anything that has not already been said better by others, I would like to reflect briefly on how important

  2. The court decision on discharges into care homes

    discharging older people from hospitals into care homes in spring 2020 was a really important moment. Issued on 27 April, it was significant not only for itself, but also because it was the first time that events ... that the failure to do this cost lives, possibly many lives. It was a tragic mistake and seemingly one that could have been avoided. It was corrected later that spring but by then considerable damage had

  3. What’s the latest on a coronavirus vaccine?

    Dr Elizabeth Webb provides an update on what we know about the progress of a coronavirus vaccine - and other important questions to consider as winter approaches.

  4. How to get help with urgent or one-off expenses

    If you have an unexpected bill or emergency cost that you can't pay, There might be support available. Find out more from Age UK.

  5. Breaking Point - the social care burden on women

    This report, from Age UK, shines a light on what is happening to many women across the country today, through the stories of four carers.

  6. My dad: family, faith and fostering

    Tammy, who contacted the Age UK Advice Line about her parents’ finances, discusses her relationship with her father Craig – as well as family, faith and fostering.

  7. How benefits checks can change lives

    How the Age UK Advice Line’s new benefits team is helping older people claim the money they’re entitled to.

  8. Wit and wisdom: inside an Age UK comedy night

    A visit to Laughter Lines, Age UK Bristol's first charity comedy night, with comedians Louise Leigh, Ian Murphy, Mark Hurman, Jo Frank and Jack Campbell.

  9. Should we get together with older loved ones at Christmas this year?

    down’ over the festive season and neighbouring countries are considering it. With COVID-19 cases on the rise here too there’s a question over whether the UK should and will decide to follow suit ... conversations are no doubt going on about this throughout the land, as people try to weigh up what the best thing is to do, given their own individual circumstances. No one wants to pass on a potentially lethal virus

  10. Damian Green's social care plan

    Caroline Abrahams shares her thoughts on Damian Green's report on the future of social care.

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