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

    I wonder if Ministers are now regretting announcing a few weeks ago that the pandemic restrictions will be loosened for 5 days over Christmas. At the time of writing, Germany and Holland have decided to ... With COVID-19 cases on the rise here too there’s a question over whether the UK should and will decide to follow suit. This is so tough for us all, and it’s tougher still for older people:

  2. Why are older people more at risk from coronavirus?

    there’s been a lot of focus on the scientific evidence the Government has used to inform their guidance on social distancing, self-isolation and shielding. This branch of epidemiology uses mathematical ... of epidemiology – observational epidemiology – not only informs our predictions of how the epidemic will progress through the population, but helps us understand how coronavirus might affect certain groups

  3. The science informing coronavirus guidelines for older people

    announced new measures to try to slow the spread of COVID-19, or coronavirus, in the UK. Although this guidance was directed at everyone, he emphasised that it is particularly important that people aged 70+, ... pregnant women, practice social distancing . This guidance seems very strict, and some have complained that it is ageist of the Government to address this guidance to all aged 70 and over, regardless of how good

  4. Safeguarding policy

    keep children and adults who need care and support safe from abuse and neglect. Prevention – We will put sensible measures in place to prevent abuse, including the use of safe recruitment practices, ... Protection – We will provide policy, procedures, information and training to enable all Age UK staff to identify and respond appropriately to concerns about abuse. Partnership - Age UK will work in Partnership

  5. A day in the life of the Age UK Advice Line

    after a long stay, due to falling at home and breaking his hip. He is concerned about how his father will cope at home alone, once he is discharged. Anne advises that he speaks with both his father and the ... services that could help and provides the number of our specialist advice team, so she can get further guidance about her mother’s options. 12.55pm: Ruth takes a call from a woman who’s looking for

  6. Supporting older people's health in 2026

    What's ahead Age UK’s Health Influencing team analyses how last year’s plans will impact older people’s health and wellbeing in the next 12 months. Last year, the Government published its 10 Year Health ... communities; and making better use of technology. As 2026 unfolds, more information will become available about what these shifts will look like, and how they might be delivered and implemented. We’ve outlined

  7. How to prepare for the switch to digital landlines

    changes will affect you. Here are some key FAQs to help you stay informed and prepared for the transition: What is happening to UK landlines? An industry-wide shift from analogue to digital will see many ... place? This once-in-a-generation upgrade to future-proof the UK’s landlines is essential and will replace technology that has been around since the Victorian era. Many of the parts required to maintain

  8. Numbers of coronavirus deaths – understanding the statistics

    week ending 11 days before – and so data is not timely enough for many of us. Also, even this source will not include all coronavirus deaths: although deaths should usually be registered within 5 days, this ... but come with a time lag. Neither, however, offers statistics for the whole of the UK. Both sources will, to some extent, underestimate the number of deaths from coronavirus, though both have their uses

  9. Care homes

    moving into one yourself, the process can feel daunting.  We've brought together information and guidance to help you make the best choice for you, including tips on how to find a good care home and advice

  10. Why are energy bills going up?

    to 2023. In response, Ofgem, the energy market regulator, has announced that the Energy Price Cap will increase from April. The cap works by setting a maximum limit on what energy suppliers can charge ... a customer’s total bill, which will vary depending on how much energy they use. Around 22 million consumers are protected by the cap. The increased cap will be implemented from 1 April, with Ofgem’s

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