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  1. Triple lock and the State Pension - September 2021.pdf

    beyond is vital to protecting the value of the State Pension and preventing low-income pensioners falling further into poverty. • People should be able to achieve an adequate income in later life through ... to get by on their State Pensions and would be badly impacted were the value of their pensions to fall. Maureen: “The pension goes up by pennies and bills go up by pounds, so the money in my pocket is

  2. Annual Review 2011-12 (PDF)

    people themselves. We carried out training, publicity and practical action to prevent falls. This included our annual Falls Awareness Week in June 2011, where 55,700 people got involved in events. We worked ... conditions 10 Preventing falls Our annual Falls Awareness Week, which takes place each June, offers an opportunity for older people, their relatives and carers to find out more about falls and take part in local

  3. Annual Review 2013-14 (PDF)

    Campaign to End Loneliness. Abington: Age UK Oxfordshire. 9 We reached over 25,000 older people with our falls prevention work. We want to see a world where everyone in later life can access high quality health ... to the needs of older people, with no upper age limits or hidden fees. Products like our Personal Alarms and stairlifts enable people in later life to remain independent and in their own homes. And our

  4. FS67 LP Home improvements and repairs.pdf

    human habitation 15 5.1.4 Electrical safety 16 5.1.5 Gas safety 17 5.1.6 Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms 17 5.2 Social tenancies 18 5.2.1 Qualifying repairs 18 5.2.2 Awaab’s Law 19 5.2.3 Protections for ... or lighting, or excessive noise ⚫ poor hygiene, sanitation, water supply ⚫ potential accidents – falls, electric shocks, fire, burns, scalds ⚫ potential for collisions, explosions, structural collapse

  5. Factsheet - Home improvements and repairs (PDF)

    human habitation 13 5.1.4 Electrical safety 13 5.1.5 Gas safety 14 5.1.6 Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms 14 5.2 Social tenancies 15 5.2.1 Qualifying repairs 15 5.2.2 Awaab’s Law 15 5.2.3 Protections for ... or lighting, or excessive noise ⚫ poor hygiene, sanitation, water supply ⚫ potential accidents – falls, electric shocks, fire, burns, scalds ⚫ potential for collisions, explosions, structural collapse

  6. Adapting your home information guide (PDF)

    Not only does it help keep you independent for as long as possible, it also reduces your risk of falling. • Keep walkways throughout your home clear by tidying away any trip hazards like rugs or cables ... detectors already – but if you have trouble hearing them, consider getting models that raise an audible alarm with a flashing light and alert staff at a monitoring centre. 12 Washing, bathing and using the toilet

  7. RB_apr14_services-what_works_spreads.pdf

    Men in Sheds Christine Milligan 70 SPOTLIGHT ON: Services for men Christine Milligan 72 Preventing falls with older people living in the community Claire Ballinger and Charlotte Brooks 76 SPOTLIGHT ON: ... for a loss of personal dignity increases with age, especially in the context of declining health. Falls, continence problems and loss of mobility, for example, affect self-respect in profound ways1 2.

  8. At home with dementia information guide (PDF)

    hallways Stairs and hallways Here are some tips to help avoid confusion and reduce your risk of falling when you’re moving from room to room: • Avoid dark doormats, which can sometimes look like a hole ... visually confusing as well as a trip hazard. • Think about using an automated pill box. Some have an alarm to indicate when medicine needs to be taken. Others can be programmed so they allow access to medication

  9. Resource Print Out Page A5-V5 (2).pdf

    eating nothing – if you notice unintentional weight loss, it’s important to seek advice. 5. Anyone can fall victim to a scam, so think before parting with money or information. Contact your bank immediately

  10. Winter wrapped up information guide (PDF)

    mixture of salt and sand handy to put on steps or paths when it’s icy – this can help you avoid a fall. Visit your local DIY shop or ask your local council, as some provide free bags. • If you’re worried ... Check your smoke alarms are working. Your local fire service might be able to come round and do a free home fire safety check for you – and you might even be eligible to get free smoke alarms fitted. They’ll

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