Age UK has recently published a crucial report revealing that over 2 million older people in England now have unmet needs for social care. This alarming statistic underscores the pressing issue of inadequate support for many in our aging population, especially in rural areas, where access to necessary services is often limited.
The proposed changes to the Winter Fuel Allowance (WFA), recently announced by the Chancellor, have sparked widespread concern, particularly among organisations dedicated to supporting older adults
A recent report by Age UK, It’s a Struggle to be Seen, sheds light on the difficulties faced by those aged over 50 in accessing health and social care services. The findings resonate strongly with the experiences of rural residents, who face additional challenges due to their geographic location
New analysis carried out by the charity Age UK reveals that almost half (46%) of over-65s in the UK are unable to complete all eight of the most fundamental tasks required to use the internet safely and successfully. The figures also show, the worst effected of this group are those over the age of 75.
Work to boost suitable housing options for older people kicked off today, as a government-appointed taskforce met for the first time in London.
CITY A.M. report a leading charity for older people has criticised the latest tranche of bank branch closures, saying it is making banking “really difficult.”
A joint letter has been signed by Citizens Advice, the Consumer Council for Northern Ireland, Age UK, and Action with Communities in Rural England calling on the Chancellor to continue to support rural post offices at the upcoming Spending Review
The Telegraph reports that the rate of change from physical to online banking is creating a ‘societal divide’ as people who are poorer, elderly, or those who live in rural
A petition on the Age UK website that is calling on the Government to fund free TV licences for over-75s has reached half a million signatures. The petition, Switched Off:
Age UK has recently published a crucial report revealing that over 2 million older people in England now have unmet needs for social care. This alarming statistic underscores the pressing issue of inadequate support for many in our aging population, especially in rural areas, where access to necessary services is often limited.
The proposed changes to the Winter Fuel Allowance (WFA), recently announced by the Chancellor, have sparked widespread concern, particularly among organisations dedicated to supporting older adults
A recent report by Age UK, It’s a Struggle to be Seen, sheds light on the difficulties faced by those aged over 50 in accessing health and social care services. The findings resonate strongly with the experiences of rural residents, who face additional challenges due to their geographic location
New analysis carried out by the charity Age UK reveals that almost half (46%) of over-65s in the UK are unable to complete all eight of the most fundamental tasks required to use the internet safely and successfully. The figures also show, the worst effected of this group are those over the age of 75.
Work to boost suitable housing options for older people kicked off today, as a government-appointed taskforce met for the first time in London.
CITY A.M. report a leading charity for older people has criticised the latest tranche of bank branch closures, saying it is making banking “really difficult.”
A joint letter has been signed by Citizens Advice, the Consumer Council for Northern Ireland, Age UK, and Action with Communities in Rural England calling on the Chancellor to continue to support rural post offices at the upcoming Spending Review
The Telegraph reports that the rate of change from physical to online banking is creating
A petition on the Age UK website that is calling on the Government to fund
