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  1. Joyce's story

    Joyce is her husband's 24/7 carer. Coping was already tough, but the coronavirus guidelines introduced by the Government have intensified their situation.

  2. Dementia Friendly Programme

    how dementia friendly their generic and wellbeing services were, what could be done to make these services more accessible, and what additional physical and wellbeing services could be developed. Age UK commissioned ... organisations developing services and activities for people with dementia - especially using outdoors and wellbeing activities. Visit the Dementia Adventure website Innovations in Dementia (IID) IID work with people

  3. Balancing working and caring responsibilities

    If you’re balancing your responsiblities at work with your responsiblities as a carer, it can be a lot to handle at once. But knowing your rights and the possible options available to you could help

  4. At the centre of local support

    the University of Bristol found that day care services are highly valued by older people and their carers, and that they have the potential to make a significant contribution to the wider health and social ... these visits the team talked to more than 120 people, including older people attending services, carers, care workers, managers and local stakeholders. The key findings The people the researchers spoke

  5. Afternoon tea for veterans spreads the word

    Anyone for tea? On 13 March, more than 60 Lancashire veterans convened at Age UK Lancashire’s Wellbeing Centre in Ormskirk, for a special get-together in conjunction with Blind Veterans UK. And while ... lots of adult children of veterans and carers who saw the adverts, which is really helpful” says Christine. “It helps veterans, plus their families and carers, see there are events available

  6. State of Health and Care of Older People in England 2024

    paid Carer’s Leave, plus a longer period of unpaid leave. Significantly increase access to respite services and practical support for carers that recognises the specific needs of older carers.

  7. Tackling malnutrition

    often goes unnoticed until malnutrition starts to seriously undermine someone’s health and wellbeing. There are multiple causes and every individual’s story is unique. A growing concern It is ... can change dramatically, meaning previously enjoyed food goes uneaten. This can be a challenge for carers in knowing how best to support the person they care for, particularly in the case of those who are

  8. What are telecare and telehealth services?

    equipment is designed to help you live independently and stay safe and in control of your health and wellbeing.

  9. Benefit rates 2026-27

    during the day, at night or both, or you're a carer that helps support someone else, you could be entitled to some extra money each week.  Wellbeing benefits rates 2024-25 What you might be entitled

  10. New website promoting home safety

    and accessible housing promotes health, wellbeing, and independence and prevents unnecessary injuries, accidents, and deaths. But for many older people, carers and professionals, finding information about ... the difficulties, online information provided by the Stay Safe website can help older people and carers identify where they can find information and assistance. Age UK produces its own home safety information

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