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  1. Coronavirus: new variants, new vaccine, new lockdown

    whether the South African variant differs in a way that means the coronavirus vaccines won’t work as well – such changes to a virus which mean that vaccines don’t work are called ‘escape ... prioritise giving the first dose of the vaccine to as many older and vulnerable people as possible. This means that more of the people who are at risk of the worst effects of coronavirus can be protected sooner

  2. How is the coronavirus vaccine rollout going?

    evidence that a single dose of either vaccine reduces the chances of testing positive with coronavirus and, even among those who do test positive, reduces the chances of needing to be hospitalised. Overall ... Overall, both vaccines are approximately 80% effective at preventing hospitalisation. This means that, if 5 out of a group of people who were not vaccinated would need to be hospitalised with coronavirus, under

  3. Visiting in care homes: where now?

    on the last count amounted to a geography covering nearly 20% of all care homes in England. This means that residents and their immediate families, amounting to approximately 300,000 people, a population ... split apart from their loved ones without warning, and without consultation. With a blanket ban meaning no visits can take place – no garden visits, window visits or visits inside the home. This

  4. Our benefits package

    At Age UK, we're a team. And that means we look after each other. Find out about the benefits we offer. What our colleagues think... I love to make use of the Blue Light Card discount for my cinema trips ... restaurant bookings. Each week I find something new to use it for! I work my full-time hours over 4 days, meaning I have a day at home with my little girl. It really is the best of both worlds.

  5. A DJ set with a difference

    special man,” James says of Walter. “He was born in the Ukraine and has faced so many tests throughout his life. Despite everything he’s been through, he’s raised two amazing daughters ... activities. The 6 hours went by in a flash. I regret not going for longer now!” As well as being a means to celebrate Walter’s landmark birthday in December, the fundraising opportunity also honoured

  6. Digital Champion Programme 2022-2026

    services: "The world's your oyster" Meet Jean, Ruth and Dereck and find out what digital inclusion means for them. Programme outcomes By 2026, the Digital Champion Programme will have: recruited and trained ... support to a greater number of older people. The Digital Champion Programme model has been tried and tested by Age UK through our previous programmes One Digital , Think Digital , and Connected Age . With

  7. Government help for energy bills

    and receive the Guarantee Credit part of Pension Credit, or if you're in receipt of another means tested benefit. Find out more about the Warm Home Discount scheme Winter Fuel Payment The Winter Fuel

  8. Poverty and low income among Black older people

    find that older minority ethnic groups have lower average incomes, are more likely to receive means-tested benefits, and less likely to receive private pensions. For example, 44% of Black older households ... aged 65+ were homeowners in 2018, compared to around four out of five White people aged 65+. This means that, on average, they have lower levels of wealth than White older people and must pay rent throughout

  9. Age UK Suppliers terms and conditions

    following definitions shall apply: 2. The Buyer means Age UK, Age UK Services Limited or Age UK Trading Limited 2.1. The Contract  means the standard conditions set out in this document and ... plans, drawings & other documents incorporated or referred to therein. 2.2. The Seller means the person so described on the Order who  undertakes to supply the Goods to the Buyer  as

  10. Helping older people stay safe and well at home

    older person must be over 65 years of age and at least one of the following: on a low income (means-tested benefits or on an income below £19,980 per annum) have a long-term health condition live

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