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Low literacy and numeracy skills a barrier to support for millions of older people

New research from Learning and Work Institute, supported by Age UK, reveals an estimated six million people over 50 have difficulties with maths and six million have difficulties with reading.

November 24, 2024
Access Social Care wins landmark judgement ordering Government to reveal social care data

Legal rights charity Access Social Care has won a “landmark court case” which will force two Government departments to reveal important information around the decision-making processes which determine funding for adult social care.

November 24, 2024
NDTi and NIHR win European award for community-led research

NDTi’s Community Led Support (CLS) programme, in partnership with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded research team led by the University of Birmingham, has won a prestigious European Social Services Award (ESSA).

November 24, 2024
World first gives hope to millions at risk of sight loss

Age Action Alliance members, Bristol-based Siloton, have announced a major technology breakthrough which will make it far easier to access vital equipment to detect eye conditions affecting 5% of the world’s population – including many older people. Improved diagnosis and treatment for eye diseases affecting the sight of millions across the globe has taken a…

November 23, 2024
London’s chronic loo shortage leads to new Alliance

United Nations World Toilet Day on 19 November saw the new London Loo Alliance calling for urgent action to address the chronic shortage of public toilets in the capital.

November 23, 2024
Lottery award makes peer mentoring stroke project possible

A pioneering project to support stroke-affected people in the Bristol area in their recovery journey is being made possible with £20,000 funding from the National Lottery.

October 23, 2024
Winter Fuel Payment: new research shows impact of the change on older people

49% of older people in England who will lose their Winter Fuel Payment said they were planning to only heat and spend time in one room. 20% were already planning to do this but now an additional 29% said they will resort to this measure because of the change.

October 16, 2024
Building capability for community-led organisations

A free, online Capability Development Programme is available over the next few months for community-led organisations working with older people.

October 14, 2024
Poverty making older Londoners “feel hopeless”

During London Challenge Poverty Week (14-20 October) Age UK London is highlighting the pressing issue of poverty amongst older Londoners.

October 14, 2024
Online scams cost us more than money

New data shows online scams cost older people an average of £4,000: but financial loss is only part of the story.

October 10, 2024

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