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  1. Late movers, How the shortage of suitable housing affects our ageing population, October 2025..pdf

    installing a walk-in shower 27% less.29 The Bath-out-2 study recently undertaken by the University of York shows that adaptations are more beneficial to the individual, free up more time for unpaid carers ... example, a new build-to-rent scheme includes basic accessibility features and is situated close to shops and amenities it becomes a tenable place to age. The same development without those characteristics

  2. Looking after your money information guide (PDF)

    If you need a lot of help managing your money 8 If you’re thinking about a joint bank account 9 Shopping and banking 10 Getting your legal affairs in order Powers of attorney 15 Wills 17 Financial abuse ... but it’s not worth letting things get out of hand. If you could do with a bit of help with your shopping or keeping track of your spending, here are some things to think about: • Make sure you ask someone

  3. Affordability of retirement housing in the UK - Sept 12 (PDF)

    costs is £24,750 and £15,250 as the lower limit. Charges for other help/support (e.g. housework, shopping, community alarm) aim to reflect what can be afforded through income. Nursing care is free. (Newhaven ... outside eligibility thresholds for state help include help with tasks such as housework, laundry and shopping (unless assessed as substantial or critical); tasks that are support rather than care (e.g. help

  4. CRS_Feb17_implementing_information_prompts_annuity_market.pdf

    market, including by introducing an ‘annuity comparator’ designed to prompt consumers to consider shopping around for a better deal. The measures now proposed would require a firm to show prospective purchasers ... the whole of the market. Consumers would be signposted to the Money Advice Service if they want to shop around further. Key points and recommendations  We are supportive of the FCA’s efforts to improve

  5. One Digital Final Evaluation Report.pdf

    Merchant House 11a Piccadilly York, YO1 9WB 01904 632039 www.qaresearch.co.uk Company registration: 3186539 Evaluation of One Digital For Age UK May 2020 Evaluation of One Digital, May ... interest or hobby. A minority wanted to learn about how to do online banking/bill paying and grocery shopping. In some cases, people wanted to better understand internet safety to be more informed and reassured

  6. RB_May13_bus_services_in_rural_areas.pdf

    opportunities: the impact on older people of cuts to rural bus services 10 Finance Food, shopping and taxis Food shopping had become more expensive for people who had suffered cuts to much-needed bus services ... a taxi to more distant shops, or from buying groceries from local shops which tended to have higher prices. Others said that it had become more difficult to carry food shopping home because buses did not

  7. Age UK financial resilience during retirement Stage 2 research.pdf

    money matters. In addition, older people are not always claiming benefits they are entitled to, not shopping around for the best deals in all areas and may be vulnerable to scams. A ‘sizeable minority’ of ... opinion on anything important.” (Cardiff, women, longer-term retired, lower income) “I hate going into shops and the assistants call you ‘love’ and they’re sort of condescending…I don’t like that because they’re

  8. Age UK financial resilience during retirement Stage 2 research.pdf

    money matters. In addition, older people are not always claiming benefits they are entitled to, not shopping around for the best deals in all areas and may be vulnerable to scams. A ‘sizeable minority’ of ... opinion on anything important.” (Cardiff, women, longer-term retired, lower income) “I hate going into shops and the assistants call you ‘love’ and they’re sort of condescending…I don’t like that because they’re

  9. Behind the Headlines: The Age Gap Tax - May 19 (PDF)

    think the changes to the rules with only a few months’ notice is morally wrong.’  James*, 63, from York lives with his wife Janet and is also just missing out as she is 65 in March and won’t reach State ... make going out very difficult. My husband cannot be left for any length of time so when I have to shop I need to be there and back very quickly.’  Jackie*: ‘My partner is 47 and on full DLA. I receive

  10. RB_April11_Evidence_Review_Healthy_Ageing.pdf

    age may offer opportunities for maintaining independence. Daily routines involving walking to local shops may mean less reliance on others while at the same time promoting social and community interaction ... Constitution of the World Health Organization as Adopted by the International Health Conference, New York, 19–22 June 1946; signed on 22 July 1946 by the representatives of 61 States (Official Records of

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