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  1. The State of Health and Care of Older People in England 2025

    new report examines how the health of older people and the strength of the social care system has changed in the past 10 years.

  2. What the NHS 10 Year Plan means for older people

    The Age UK Health Influencing team discusses the impact of the NHS 10 Year Plan on older people's health and care.

  3. 10 ways political parties could help older people

    governments that have been hugely damaging to older people – you only need to look at the treatment of care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. A Commissioner in England and a Minister in Westminster could ... older people who rely on others for care and protect those who lack mental capacity. Older people using care have very few enforceable rights; for example, in care homes they do not have any rights of

  4. Winter, loneliness and volunteer support: The Silver Line Helpline at 10

    Executive of Age UK, reflects upon the sterling work The Silver Line Helpline has done over the past 10 years.

  5. 10 things MPs can do for older constituents during the coronavirus crisis

    As an MP, you have a unique role in your community. Here are 10 simple ways you can help your older and at-risk constituents during the coronavirus epidemic.

  6. Care homes

    Moving into a care home, or choosing one for a loved one, can feel daunting. Age UK is here to help with tips on how to find a good care home.

  7. Care plans

    A care plan sets out how your local council is going to meet your social care needs. Find out more with Age UK.

  8. Caring about equality

    contributions they make for families and communities throughout the UK. This year’s theme, ‘Caring About Equality’, highlights the inequalities unpaid carers face and what is needed to create ... risk of financial hardship , social isolation, and poor mental and physical health. The impact of care Care affects so many of us and many people end up becoming unpaid carers every day. Research in this

  9. Returning to care

    UK's Health Influencing team and the Care Leavers Connected Project discuss how older people who were in care as children can best be supported when returning to care in later life.

  10. Care home closures

    Care home closures are a rare occurrence, but can cause anxiety and distress for those affected. This page will cover what to do if your care home is facing closure.

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