reluctant to get the jab because they worry about having to pay for the vaccination – but many workplaces will pay for the vaccine, and some may be able to get the vaccine for free from a pharmacy or their ... can get the flu vaccine for free from their GP and Pharmacy. Where workers are eligible, their workplaces should organises the distribution and payment of the vaccine.
act, how we talk to older people and how we talk about them, and how we treat older people in our workplaces, communities and even in health settings. We also internalise these negative ideas about ageing ... mental health prevented people from talking about it, seeking help, and getting recognition in workplaces and the political environment. Campaigns like this can have a huge impact, and it all starts with
videos widely soon. We have set out what we heard from older people and what this means for potential policies in a new report called ‘ A blueprint for improving the lives of older people ’. We hope ... desire to ‘keep the Triple Lock’ through the next Parliament: that is, the Government policy that means that each year, the state pension is guaranteed to increase by the greatest of the rise
devices or pendant alarms? Different landline providers will have different policies. BT, for instance, has strict policies in place to protect customers who require additional support, particularly telecare
Abrahams – Charity Director Caroline oversees Age UK’s influencing work and positioning, covering policy and research, public affairs and campaigns, engagement with older people, media and PR and (charity) ... spokesperson. Before joining Age UK she worked in the voluntary sector, as a senior civil service and policy advisor, and for the Local Government Association. A former chair of the End Child Poverty campaign
Pension, a deduction will be made from both if you were in a ‘contracted out’ personal or workplace pension scheme – for example, if you were a member of a public sector pension. The deduction
been vaccinated, many are beginning to think about planning travel overseas. Age UK’s Consumer Policy Manager Joel Lewis and Head of Research Libby Webb discuss what we should consider when making our ... coronavirus before your trip. Some travel insurance policies now include coverage for coronavirus related disruption, such as delayed and cancelled flights, but policies are unlikely to be fully comprehensive. You
for the general election. Party manifestos have now been published, and it’s clear that many policies need a lot of money. But what steps could our future Government take to improve the lives of older ... our politicians not acting to make life better for our older population. More than half of all the policy recommendations in our Blueprint for improving the Lives of Older people: General Election 2024 require
how to deal with debt You may have money stored away in lost or dormant bank accounts, insurance policies, pensions or premium bonds – especially if you've changed your name or address several times
Fighting fraud John Kamoto, Policy and Research Officer for Age UK, discusses the steps being taken to help older people stay safe from scams. Fraud is on the rise, with criminal methods more sophisticated ... demonstrate their good intentions by investing in the latest fraud detection technologies, developing policies and procedures for protecting their customers, and supporting customers who have fallen victim to