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Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
A range of products to help you make the most of later life are available through Age UK Trading, with profits given to the charity.
You need to get a care needs assessment from your local council in order to be eligible for support from social services. Find out more from Age UK.
The financial assessment is used to work out how your care will be paid for. Find out more from Age UK.
Age UK is working to highlight the health and care needs of older LGBT+ people, and what can be done to improve their experiences.
If you're a carer, a good first step to getting support is to arrange a carer's assessment with your local council. Find out more with Age UK.
Charity Director Caroline Abrahams explains why social care means so much to her, while launching a new campaign action to ask MPs to make it a top priority in parliament.
Read postcards from members of the public explaining why their MP needs to care about social care.
Many older people face disadvantage in their lives every day, often without the support they need. Major challenges include ill health, lack of help with the basics of daily life, poverty, poor housing ... face these challenges, which we called ‘needs’ for the research, and collated insights from older people’s own voices about the experience of living with the needs. You think you'll be alright, but then
The Care Act 2014 came into effect from 1 April 2015 and is all about adults with care needs and carers. Read more from Age UK.
homecare could really help. There's a range of services available, whether you need help with housework, personal care or some equipment to adapt your home.
A care plan sets out how your local council is going to meet your social care needs. Find out more with Age UK.