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– an area that has been under-researched and poorly understood for too long. Here are some of our key findings: The effects of discrimination accumulate over time Our report finds that older people of ... and raising awareness of available benefits alongside building trust in Government institutions is key to reducing economic inequality and hardship in older age. Finding solutions Overall, our report highlights
Webb explains what we currently know, and the factors the Government will be weighing up. The key criteria In February the Government outlined 4 ‘tests’ they would use to determine whether ... hospitalisations is not yet certain. The fourth test has caused more concern. Since last autumn, some key variants of concern have been detected in the UK. First, the UK or Kent variant (B.1.1.7) then the
Age UK Policy Manager Sally West shares the charity's views on the State Pension triple lock.
last year, the coronavirus situation can change quickly. These countries may well be as safe, or even more safe, than the UK by the time you plan to travel, but this is far from certain. Although nearly
Age UK is working with older people to ensure they have the tools to stay safe from scammers.
Our campaigning on the State Pension triple lock is aimed at getting the Government to keep its pledge to honour it. Find out more today.
Our guide can help you stay safe at home, out and about and online.
second nature to keep your valuables stored safely in your home and out of sight of burglars. But it's equally important to keep your personal information safe from criminals when you're online. As well ... strong . Setting up strong passwords is one of the simplest, most effective things you can do to stay safe when you're on the internet. Avoid passwords made up of common words, numbers or keyboard patterns
The Safe to be me resource guide offers practical advice on providing the kind of service in which older lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) people can feel safe to be themselves. This resource ... but she gave plenty of positive messages that she didn't have a problem. At 78 I finally feel I'm safe to be me.
in person. But it's important that you protect your personal and financial information to stay as safe and secure as possible when shopping online.