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‘Big implications’ for social care as study reveals impact of pandemic on older people’s mobility

Intelligence Studies by Sarah Clarke on August 3, 2021

The Age UK study found that more than a quarter of over 60s couldn’t walk as far earlier this year compared to the start of the pandemic.

Over 1.4 million requests for social care rejected since PM pledge, Age UK finds

Compliance Intelligence Leaders Legislation People Studies by Sarah Clarke on July 26, 2021

Age UK is urging the Prime Minister to fulfil the promise he made two years ago to fix social care 'once and for all'.

New survey provides window into struggles of older people during winter lockdown

Intelligence Surveys by Sarah Clarke on July 14, 2021

Closeup of a lonely senior man lost in thought , looking away

Not seeing friends and family had the biggest impact on older people in Wales during the winter lockdown, new research shows.

#KeepYourPromiseBoris campaign gathers momentum 10 years on from Dilnot report

Campaigns Innovation by Sarah Clarke on July 12, 2021

A campaign that urges the Prime Minister to honour his pledge to fix social care is gaining public support, with more than four in five people calling for reform.

Pandemic intensifies older people’s needs for social care, Age UK finds

Intelligence Surveys by Sarah Clarke on May 11, 2021

Nearly a quarter of over 60s questioned by Age UK believe their ability to carry out everyday activities has worsened since the first lockdown.

Extend emergency funding for social care, or leave informal carers ‘high and dry’, Chancellor warned

Intelligence Studies by Sarah Clarke on March 1, 2021

Age UK revealed that close to 1 million older people have to take on more caring responsibilities as formal care services have been “battered by the virus”.

Age Scotland calls for national rollout of Older People’s Champions

Campaigns Innovation by Sarah Clarke on February 19, 2021

Age Scotland is calling for all 32 local authorities in Scotland to appoint an Older People's Champion to ensure older people's voices are heard.

Care staff deserve equal pay with the NHS, says Age UK

Business Campaigns Innovation Strategy by Sarah Clarke on November 9, 2020

Age UK is calling for better pay for the social care workforce to put them on par with their NHS counterparts.

Captain Sir Tom Moore turns podcast host in bid to tackle loneliness

Campaigns Innovation by Sarah Clarke on October 7, 2020

The famed centenarian war veteran and fundraiser has partnered with Age UK and Cadbury to encourage the nation to talk to older people.

Concern for older people’s mental health as free TV licences scrapped

Compliance Legislation by Sarah Clarke on July 10, 2020

Age UK described the decision as a 'kick in the teeth' for over 75s, who have had a “torrid time” over the last few months.

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