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  1. Breaking down the barriers of ethnic inequalities in health

    One of the reasons that ethnic inequalities in health arise is because of the barriers older ethnic minority people experience in accessing health and care services. What are these barriers and why do

  2. How Age UK supported older people in 2025

    Chief Executive Paul Farmer reflects upon the successes, challenges and life-changing support delivered in the past 12 months.

  3. What to include in your Attendance Allowance application

    Make sure you don't forget any of these important things to include in your Attendance Allowance application.

  4. The importance of our supporters - now and in the future

    reminded me of the key ingredient to our work. Firstly, I visited Age UK Waltham Forest to take part in their Tuesday table tennis club. I was struck by the energy of the group, the competitiveness ... something simple but special. I noticed there were many service users at Age UK Waltham Forest who were in their fifties. It was a reminder what a broad church ‘older’ is when we’re discussing

  5. A day in the life of the Age UK Advice Line

    A day in the life of those taking calls on the Age UK Advice Line.

  6. Don't turn a blind eye to abuse in older people

    The attention on coronavirus’ impact on older people has focused on health risks, treatment in care homes, and isolation – not risks from abuse. But lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic ... as the GP or hospital, to reach out to Grace are non-existent. “We are receiving an increase in calls from concerned relatives, but we have had few contacts from older survivors,” says Carrie

  7. Making the most of it - experiences of wellbeing in later life

      Read our report On this page, we cover some of the key themes: While our Index of Wellbeing in Later Life tells us which life factors are important to wellbeing and by how much, and which factors ... providers is that these people could benefit from formal support to overcome barriers such as being in a poor financial situation, having poor physical or mental health, caring responsibilities, or a lack

  8. Make a one-off donation in memory of your loved one

    A gift in memory of your loved one can help Age UK continue to provide the advice, support and services many older people rely on. Make a difference today.

  9. Government must act now to avert disaster in our care homes

    400,000 older people live in care homes in this country and the vast majority are vulnerable by any definition; most have dementia or other forms of cognitive decline, often in combination with serious ... sector. Although care homes are by no means all the same some problems are common to most: difficulty in recruiting and retaining enough good, trained staff being near or at the top of the list, leading to

  10. State of Health and Care of Older People in England 2024

    be a fundamental shift in the way the health and care system is organised and integrated in order to prevent greater problems as the older population grows. The ageing population In 2024, there are now 22 ... 22 million people aged over 50 in England, equivalent to two in five of the total population and this is rapidly increasing: the population of people aged 50+ in England is projected to increase by 19

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