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  1. How the NHS recovers from coronavirus

    practice? Not out of the woods First and foremost, it means a sustained and aggressive focus on preventing the spread of coronavirus. As much as we can have confidence that rates of transmission are now ... impact of little physical activity will mean lower resilience, weaker muscle strength, increased falls risk and worse cardio-vascular health. This will mean premature development of frailty for some and

  2. Older people's policy is now a mess

    support older people to stay as fit and well as possible in their own homes. This means moving some resources out of hospital and into the community. It also means strengthening and joining up primary care ... during the pandemic and I think we are seeing it again now. So as well as responding, and fast, to prevent the car crash we are heading towards as regards the health and wellbeing of millions of poor, sick

  3. Domestic abuse: more needs to be done to support older people

    the barriers to seeking and receiving support, and the importance of increasing awareness and resources. The Global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence is an annual campaign that runs from ... has taken place, older people might not receive access to specialist domestic abuse support or resources because abuse experienced by older people is sometimes recorded as ‘elder abuse’ not

  4. The court decision on discharges into care homes

    we’re to minimise the risks of terrible things happening again it is policies, processes, resource levels, cultures and attitudes which above all we need to scrutinise and, where necessary, seek ... the way in which throughout the pandemic, care home visiting was repeatedly halted in an effort to prevent the virus from spreading. At times these bans seemed disproportionate to the actual degree of infection

  5. Our policy positions

    society. Public health is just as important for older people as for other age groups and prevention even more so. Preventing poor health and health crises in older people should be an essential objective for ... However, they face many barriers, including ageism, poor transport links and digital exclusion, which prevent them from playing a full and active role in the economy and society.

  6. Life for older people after the vaccine

    50 in England has coronavirus We don’t yet know how well the coronavirus vaccines work at preventing transmission of the virus. It’s therefore possible that after vaccination you could catch ... England and Wales have been aged 70 and older. Vaccinating people in this age group will therefore prevent large numbers of deaths among people at greatest risk of dying. Vaccinating older people will reduce

  7. Working together against scams

    UK’s Chief Executive Paul Farmer discusses the findings of a cross-network programme designed to prevent and support older people from scams, and the importance of our work protecting the most vulnerable ... and Wales every minute. It shouldn’t be like this. At Age UK, we have embarked on the Scams Prevention and Support Programme – a huge programme of education to support older people, with an aim

  8. Building on success to beat loneliness

    recognise it themselves – and when they do, stigma, low confidence and a lack of information can prevent them from accessing available services. Sensitive methods are needed to identify and support lonely ... different values and culture and being sensitive to different needs. Extra efforts need to be made to resource interventions to close these ‘loneliness gaps’ and ensure inclusion for all older people

  9. 10 things MPs can do for older constituents during the coronavirus crisis

    with your older and at-risk residents. Share Age  UK’s  advice line  and online resources, such as our handy guide on  how to make a video call   and tips to help you  stay ... questions or suggestions, please get it touch and we can provide you with additional information and resources to help your constituents.  

  10. What are telecare and telehealth services?

    Telecare and telehealth services and equipment is designed to help you live independently and stay safe and in control of your health. Find out more with Age UK.

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