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Age UK calls for ‘big cash injection’ for social care sector ahead of Spending Round

Business Finance Funding by Sarah Clarke on September 2, 2019

A major new report from Age UK says “very substantial additional investment” is required in 2020/21 to avoid the risk of complete collapse of some services.

Age UK, Habinteg call for greater accessibility standards in new builds

Campaigns Compliance Innovation Legislation by Sarah Clarke on August 12, 2019

Ten Sub Prime Hot Spots Revealed In Poll

Age UK and Habinteg believe higher accessibility standards will enable people to remain at home for longer.

UK among lowest spenders on social care in Western Europe

Funding Intelligence Studies by Sarah Clarke on August 5, 2019

Sterling Rates To Fluctuate During Brexit Negotiations

The UK ranked 10th out of 12 countries in the analysis of data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Disabled people ‘overlooked’ by Boris Johnson, says Age UK boss

Compliance Legislation Opinion People by Sarah Clarke on July 30, 2019

Examining Johnson’s opening remarks as prime minister, Caroline Abrahams said social care has been defined purely in terms of the needs of older people.

More than 64,000 people die awaiting social care

Compliance Legislation Research by Lee Peart on June 25, 2019

More than 64,000 vulnerable older people have died awaited a care package since the government announcement it would publish its Social Care Green Paper.

‘Care deserts’ revealed in Age UK elderly care search

Intelligence Studies by Sarah Clarke on May 16, 2019

Many parts of the country have become ‘care deserts’ with elderly people unable to access residential or home care whether they pay for it or not.

Adult social care “at breaking point”, say 15 organisations

Funding by Sarah Clarke on March 25, 2019

The organisations have urged the Government to invest in adult social care in an open letter.

Social care sector reacts to ‘disappointing’ Spring Statement

Finance Funding by Sarah Clarke on March 14, 2019

Organisations believe the Statement indicates that the Social Care Green Paper will be delayed once more.

Women ‘paying the highest price’ for failing social care system, says Age UK

Reports Research by Sarah Clarke on March 11, 2019

Women make up 68% of the UK’s 1.25 million “sandwich carers”, a new report shows.

Positive mental wellbeing can reduce risk of dementia, say brain health experts

Reports Research by Sarah Clarke on March 1, 2019

Age UK has highlighted the evidence contained in the report, which shows that feeling good is related to better brain health as people age.

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