Age UK
Thousands lose NHS healthcare funding after living ‘longer than expected’
Age UK said families find the system for NHS continuing healthcare ‘a complete con’, with decision-making being made on an ‘ad hoc’ basis.
Economic abuse survivors rely on physical cash for safety and survival, MPs hear
The Treasury Committee was hearing from charities and organisations as part of an inquiry into physical cash acceptance.
Pension credit applications soar but approvals remain low
Just 42,500 applications have been approved since July, when the Government said almost 900,000 households were missing out on the benefit.
37% of older people ‘will find it hard to manage without winter fuel payment’
Charity Age UK said that energy bills ‘have become a source of real fear’.
Dame Helen Mirren: Upsetting and unfair to be treated differently as we age
The Age UK ambassador spoke out as the charity published analysis on agesim.
82% of pensioners below or just above poverty line ‘to lose winter fuel payment’
Age UK has published its own Equality Impact Assessment of the Government’s cut to eligibility for the winter fuel payment.
Long A&E waits for hip breaks can increase odds of death – study
Longer delays were also associated with additional time spent in hospital.
Number of people aged 90 and older at record high but centenarian estimates down
Estimates continue to show more women than men living to an older age.
Charities concerned over limiting winter fuel payments as energy prices rise
About 10 million people will lose the allowance this year.
Charities concerned over limiting winter fuel payments as energy prices rise
The Government has been urged to rethink its plans to means test the payment in light of the energy price cap rising just as the colder months arrive.