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  1. What we research

    As an authority on ageing and older people's issues, r esearch is at the heart of all we do. In-house, we carry out research on health, social, and economic issues of ageing; we undertake literature reviews; ... explores the unmet needs of older people in areas such as care and support,  poverty, poor housing, loneliness and isolation. We wanted to find out how many older people live with unmet needs, multiple

  2. Trustees

    Age UK has a Board of Trustees to monitor Age UK's strategic objectives. Read their biographies.

  3. Doorstep scams

    Older people are often the target of doorstep scammers. Find out how to protect yourself against the fraudsters. Find out more here from Age UK.

  4. Poverty and low income among Black older people

    on their rights – the latest estimates show around £2.2 billion of Pension Credit and Housing Benefit alone are unclaimed by pensioners every year in Great Britain. Unfortunately, these figures ... and minority groups may benefit from messages and support targeted specifically at them or through trusted contacts and groups. Tackling poverty, and the causes of poverty among the older Black population

  5. Reflecting on Windrush

    deemed as illegal immigrants and undocumented migrants, members of this generation lost access to housing, healthcare, employment, social security, bank accounts and driver’s licenses. Many were placed ... amends for the enormous detriment many have suffered, in the process rebuilding some much-needed trust and confidence. That scheme is not in place now, but it could be, if the Government accepts the need

  6. The Equality Act

    as the above, the Equality Act also means that public bodies, such as local authorities, hospital trusts and police authorities now have to prevent discrimination. This is called the Public Sector Equality ... apply for a job Information about ageism at work Public service Local council services Transport Housing associations Age discrimination can be legal under certain circumstances. The Equality Act allows

  7. Day centres for older people

    expect it to be like this:   A wheelchair-accessible minibus will come and pick you up from your house to take you to our day centre. Most Age UKs offer this optional transport service . Settle into the ... activities will be organised for after lunch When the day is over, the minibus will drop you back at your house at an agreed time. For more information call the Age UK Advice Line on 0800 678 1602 . We’re open

  8. Love in harmony

    money he had earned from touring, Harry bought a house around the corner from one of his bandmates. At first, Harry didn’t tell May about the house, but his bandmate’s wife Muriel insisted that ... the story: “I took May into this house and she thought it was a marvellous place. So I said, ‘It's my house, and if we get married, it will be our house, and these are the things we're going

  9. Eye health

    Thomas Pocklington Trust charity have put together a guide to lighting your home with visiual impairments.  Find out more and download the guide on the Thomas Pocklington Trust website To be registered

  10. Worried about an elderly person: what to do & who to contact

    make-up or taking as much care about other aspects of their appearance as they used to, not being as house-proud as before. Medium level concern The person’s daily routine may be affected by these changes ... uncle. There's a change in the relationship which can be difficult. It might be helpful to involve a trusted friend or family member who is not so close to you or the situation. Consider asking a professional

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