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  1. The Delta variant of coronavirus: 4 key questions

    go ahead. These were: the vaccination programme continues successfully hospitalisations and deaths are reduced in vaccinated people infection rates aren’t risking a surge in hospitalisations ... Public Health England estimated that vaccinations had prevented 33,000 hospitalisations and 11,700 deaths by the end of April. Infection rates are low with fewer than 1 in 1,000 people having coronavirus

  2. How to deal with grief after a bereavement

    Coping with grief after the death of a loved one can be one of the hardest things we ever go through. You might be dealing with lots of different emotions, and it can be hard to know what support is available

  3. Influenza (Flu) symptoms, treatment & prevention

    Getting your flu vaccination is a very important way to help protect your health during the winter – and if you're 65 or over you can get it for free.

  4. End of life hub for professionals

    care planning.  It's important to talk about death and dying, even though it can be difficult. Our guide and video acknowledge worries about death and dying and provide practical advice about navigating ... conversations. Read or download the guide Talking about death and dying This short animation explores some of the difficulties around talking about death and dying. Share this video with the people you support

  5. Are you a winner?

    all of the Age UK Raffle results listed below. Winter Raffle 2026 winners Our top prize winners are listed here. Check if your ticket has come up! Winter Raffle 2026 Fast Reply Draw winners You've won

  6. Coronavirus risk for older people: the updated picture

    Wales, and that more than 4 in 5 of those people were aged 70 or over. When we look at the number of deaths from coronavirus for each thousand people there is an even more stark relationship. In age groups ... 5 care homes have had outbreaks of coronavirus and this has led to more than double the number of deaths of people who live in care homes than would usually be expected. Data from the Office for National

  7. Stories from The Silver Line Helpline

    daily struggle. People like Emily*, who lives alone and felt increasingly isolated following the death of her husband . In a bid to find some company and conversation, Emily started travelling around on ... call The Silver Line Helpline. And as plenty of older people will continue to face challenges this winter , I hope that having a free, confidential, and always-on helpline to call will be priceless for many

  8. Why are we having a second national lockdown?

    the spring. People dying from coronavirus As with hospitalisations, since the beginning of October deaths from coronavirus have been increasing in all areas of the country. If we didn’t change anything ... in April. The numbers have convinced the Prime Minister that, in order to prevent large numbers of deaths and avoid the NHS being unable to treat everyone who needs it, further restrictions on our social

  9. How is the coronavirus vaccine rollout going?

    vaccination and our current lockdown is leading to falls in the numbers of infections, hospitalisations and deaths. So, if you’re one of the almost 1 in 3 UK residents who’ve been vaccinated, what comes ... their vaccination if they haven’t already done so. Vaccines are reducing hospitalisations & deaths . This week’s early evidence from PHE suggests that the vaccines will be very effective

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    We publish reports and briefings on a vast range of topics, from loneliness to age friendly banking.

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