The Big Lottery Fund has announced a grant of £421,964 over three years to LGBT Health and Wellbeing to take forward a groundbreaking project working with older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgend...
Friday, 27 December 2013
Thursday, 26 December 2013
Project set to tackle malnutrition @myageingparent
Malnourishment among the older population is to be confronted head on by a new government-funded venture. The Malnutrition Prevention Project aims to increase diagnosis and treatment of malnutritio… continue reading Powered by WPeMatico
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Monday, 23 December 2013
Don't miss BBC lectures on ageing, 28-30 December @myageingparent
The topic of this year’s Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, shown on BBC4 28-30 December, will be ‘How we age’ Started by Michael Faraday in 1825, and now broadcast on national television every… continue reading Powered by WPeMatico
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Text Santa 2013 raises a whopping £4.2m! @myageingparent
ITV thanks Text Santa viewers for generous donations in support of UK charities, including Age UK. ITV has said a big ‘thank you’ to millions of viewers who watched Friday’s 3-hour Text Santa live… continue reading Powered by WPeMatico
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Don't miss BBC lectures on ageing, 28-30 December @age_uk
The topic of this year's Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, shown on BBC4 28-30 December, will be 'How we age' Started by Michael Faraday in 1825, and now broadcast on national television every...
Text Santa 2013 raises a whopping £4.2m! @age_uk
ITV thanks Text Santa viewers for generous donations in support of UK charities, including Age UK. ITV has said a big 'thank you' to millions of viewers who watched Friday's 3-hour Text Santa live...
Project set to tackle malnutrition @age_uk
Malnourishment among the older population is to be confronted head on by a new government-funded venture. The Malnutrition Prevention Project aims to increase diagnosis and treatment of malnutritio...
Friday, 20 December 2013
Sir Cliff fears today's singers don't get same support @myageingparent
Sir Cliff Richard has praised today’s musicians but fears they lack the support he had as a fledgling star. In an interview with The Wireless , Age UK’s radio station, Sir Cliff also expressed… continue reading Powered by WPeMatico
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Hospital food approach 'not working' @myageingparent
Some hospital food is so unhealthy that it wouldn’t even be served up in prisons, a campaigner has said. Katharine Jenner, chairwoman of the Campaign for Better Hospital Food, claims the Government… continue reading Powered by WPeMatico
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Gwanwyn arts grants programme @agecymru
We're glad to announce that the Gwanwyn Festival's Community Grants Programme is now open. Welsh community groups are invited to apply for financial support to hold creative events for older peopl...
Hospital food approach 'not working' @age_uk
Some hospital food is so unhealthy that it wouldn't even be served up in prisons, a campaigner has said. Katharine Jenner, chairwoman of the Campaign for Better Hospital Food, claims the Government...
Staff forgo Christmas Do to Make Hamper Donation! @age_ni
Staff at Amazing Brains NI, an award winning Social Enterprise that works in partnership with schools to inspire young people, have foregone their staff Christmas party to fund festive hampers for...
Sir Cliff fears today's singers don't get same support @age_uk
Sir Cliff Richard has praised today's musicians but fears they lack the support he had as a fledgling star. In an interview with The Wireless , Age UK's radio station, Sir Cliff also expressed...
Free health advice for older people @agecymru
We'll be kick-starting the New Year by offering free health advice to local groups, luncheon clubs and day centres that provide support to older people in Rhondda Cynon Taff and Merthyr Tydfil. Age...
Don’t forget to Text Santa tonight! @agescotland
Tonight is Text Santa, STV and ITV’s annual telethon to raise funds for good causes including, for the second year, Age Scotland and its partners in the Age network of charities. Here’s a taste of what’s in store.
STV’s Text Santa airs tonight at 8pm. To get you in the mood, have a peek at the celebrity Advent Calendar, featuring Team GB, One Direction and TOWIE among a galaxy of stars.
Coronation Street's cobbles have provided the platform for many a VIP visit in the show's 53 years. This time, they will be the stage for singer Cheryl Cole, in a sketch specially written to raise money for Text Santa's six chosen charities. Cheryl said: 'It's great to be able to support six wonderful charities and I really hope that this year's appeal makes a difference to many lives.' The Text Santa entertainment extravaganza will also feature an exclusive performance by Robbie Williams.
Ant and Dec will introduce the show at 8pm, with Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield take over hosting duties until a final hand over to Christine Bleakley and Paddy McGuinness at 10pm.
December newsletter @myageingparent
Here’s a short round up of the latest articles and advice, which have appeared on myageingparent.com. Wherever you live and however large or small your family, we hope you enjoy this time together. We would encourage you to pop in and say … Continue reading →
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Thursday, 19 December 2013
Stress gene link to heart attack risk @myageingparent
Beating stress has long been associated with living longer, but now new research suggests why. US scientists have associated a stress gene with an increased chance of dying from heart attack or hea… continue reading Powered by WPeMatico
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Stress gene link to heart attack risk @age_uk
Beating stress has long been associated with living longer, but now new research suggests why. US scientists have associated a stress gene with an increased chance of dying from heart attack or hea...
A pensioner's Christmas in Wales @agecymru
A South Wales pensioner has recorded a special Christmas video message for Age Cymru. In the film , Joy Mathews, a 77-year-old widow from Machen near Caerphilly, speaks about the difficulties she...
Wednesday, 18 December 2013
1 in 4 people over 50 'in debt' @myageingparent
New research into older people’s finances has found that 1 in 4 people over 50 have outstanding non-mortgage debts, owing an average of £4,500. {DynamicContent:Social Media Buttons} The Personal… continue reading Powered by WPeMatico
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Almost All Employment Indicators Heading in the Right Direction @TAEN_UK
This was another good set of employment figures. The number of people in employment aged 16 and over increased by +250,000 to reach 30.09 million. Over the past year it has risen by +485,000. The employment rate for those aged 16 - 64 rose by +0.4% to 72%, up 0.8% from a year earlier. The number of unemployed people fell by 99,000 to 2.39 million (7.4%), down by -0.3% from the previous three months and down0.5% on the previous year. The number of economically inactive people aged between 16 to 64 fell by 45,000 to 8.92 million. The total Claimant Count…
1 in 4 people over 50 'in debt' @age_uk
New research into older people's finances has found that 1 in 4 people over 50 have outstanding non-mortgage debts, owing an average of £4,500. {DynamicContent:Social Media Buttons} The Personal...
Lonely older person seeks company for Christmas @age_ni
Mince pies, turkey dinners and quality family time - all trademarks of the Christmas holidays. However, the festive season is often a lonely time for many people. An Irish pensioner who has spent t...
9% fall in number getting help from social services @myageingparent
There has been a significant drop in the number of people receiving support from social services in England, raising concerns that frontline cuts are leaving older people struggling on alone…. continue reading Powered by WPeMatico
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9% fall in number getting help from social services @age_uk
There has been a significant drop in the number of people receiving support from social services in England, raising concerns that frontline cuts are leaving older people struggling on alone....
Tuesday, 17 December 2013
Working grandparents should be allowed unpaid leave @myageingparent
Working grandparents should be allowed to take unpaid leave in order to look after their grandchildren, according to the Trades Union Congress (TUC). {DynamicContent:Social Media Buttons} It has… continue reading Powered by WPeMatico
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Don’t let loneliness ruin Christmas says Charity @agescotland
Age Scotland is calling on older people in Scotland who feel lonely, or who face difficulties, over the Christmas holiday to make use of Silver Line Scotland ; a new free* national helpline offerin...
Ask your questions on the independence referendum @agescotland
With the countdown to the September 2014 independence referendum now well under-way, Age Scotland is calling on older people across the country to put their questions to both the 'Yes' and 'No' campaigns.
Age Scotland has long been clear that Scotland's independence referendum is not in its own right a later life issue, and understands that older people will hold as many different opinions about it as any other age group. But there will be some matters that older people tells us are of particular interest to them that may be affected by a 'yes' or a 'no' vote.
The most clear cut instances are those where powers are currently reserved by Westminster, such as State Pension and Welfare Benefits. Under independence Scotland and the remaining UK could take different approaches to these. But while Age Scotland is not wholly satisfied with the current Westminster approach to pensions and benefits, the Charity does not believe that independence is a necessary precondition for addressing any shortcomings.
With regard to areas that are currently devolved, including policing, housing, health and social care, independence will add few if any further strings to the Scottish Parliament's bow. Here the moot point will be whether having full responsibility for taxation and spending would prove advantageous, or disadvantageous, to policy in such areas. Yet the Scottish Parliament has never used its existing power to vary income tax by plus or minus 3p in every pound. And from 2016, under the Scotland Act, it will be able to set a new Scottish rate of income tax and enjoy borrowing powers worth £5bn.
Age Scotland is inviting older people to submit their questions for both the 'Yes' and 'No' referendum campaigns by 28th February 2014. Each will be sent an identical list of questions, and their responses will be published online and in the summer edition of our Advantage magazine. Your question might related to one of the topics mentioned in this article, but doesn't need to – we don't presume to know what's on every older person's mind! Wherever possible questions will be presented in the form we receive them, however should we receive similar questions on a topic we may need to edit these into a single questions. If we receive lots of responses we may also need to prioritise issues which are the most popular question choices.
Age Scotland believes that older people deserve the opportunity to hear from both sides on the issues that matter to them. So please send your questions, and encourage others to send theirs – if not online then by post to: Advantage, Age Scotland, Causewayside House, 160 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PR or by calling the Communications Team on 0845 833 0200.
Working grandparents should be allowed unpaid leave @age_uk
Working grandparents should be allowed to take unpaid leave in order to look after their grandchildren, according to the Trades Union Congress (TUC). {DynamicContent:Social Media Buttons} It has...
Deaf man's hospital care failings @agecymru
Age Cymru has today welcomed the acting Public Services Ombudsman's upholding of a complaint that a deaf man's hospital care was compromised by Nevill Hall Hospital. The unnamed man's widow...
Monday, 16 December 2013
New care tests 'exclude a third' @myageingparent
More than 450,000 frail older and disabled people who would until recently have received state-funded care have been shut out of the system because of pressure to cut numbers, a report has warned…. continue reading Powered by WPeMatico
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A Lesson from Siberia @age_uk
In 1993, two friends and colleagues of mine alighted from an internal flight in the heart of Siberia. The light was failing and the temperature plummeted as they wound their way from the landing strip into an endless forest. They … Continue reading →
New care tests 'exclude a third' @age_uk
More than 450,000 frail older and disabled people who would until recently have received state-funded care have been shut out of the system because of pressure to cut numbers, a report has warned....
Age UK fears care reforms ‘will be underfunded’ @myageingparent
With the debate on social care intensifying as The Care Bill receives its second reading in the House of Commons later today, the underfunded system teeters on the brink of collapse. {DynamicConten… continue reading Powered by WPeMatico
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Age UK fears care reforms ‘will be underfunded’ @age_uk
With the debate on social care intensifying as The Care Bill receives its second reading in the House of Commons later today, the underfunded system teeters on the brink of collapse. {DynamicConten...
Family and friends voted UK’s favourite festive ‘sound’ @myageingparent
Forget fighting with the in-laws; today a UK-wide poll, conducted by charity Action on Hearing Loss, reveals that family get-togethers, children's glee at Santa's visit and phone calls from our nearest and dearest are the UK's favourite Christmas sounds A … Continue reading →
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AGE UK fear social care reforms ‘will be underfunded’ @myageingparent
With the debate on social care intensifying as The Care Bill receives its second reading in the House of Commons later today, the underfunded system teeters on the brink of collapse. {DynamicConten… continue reading Powered by WPeMatico
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AGE UK fear social care reforms ‘will be underfunded’ @age_uk
With the debate on social care intensifying as The Care Bill receives its second reading in the House of Commons later today, the underfunded system teeters on the brink of collapse. {DynamicConten...
Friday, 13 December 2013
Research Finds Encouraging English and Maths Provision for Unemployed Adults @TAEN_UK
A research report on English and maths provision for unemployed adults, published by NIACE yesterday, shows that unemployed people are increasingly likely to be able to access forms of English and maths training designed to improve their chances of finding work. This report follows last week’s announcement in the Autumn Statement of a new pilot project, which will require young people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance without a Level 2 in English and maths to participate in training from day one of their benefit claim. The NIACE research report Helpful approaches to the delivery of English and maths for unemployed adults, commissioned by…
Drop in satisfaction among patients @myageingparent
Patient satisfaction with GPs has fallen across England, raising concerns about the standard of service on offer. A survey from NHS England and Ipsos Mori reveals that fewer people are finding it… continue reading Powered by WPeMatico
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Drop in satisfaction among patients @age_uk
Patient satisfaction with GPs has fallen across England, raising concerns about the standard of service on offer. A survey from NHS England and Ipsos Mori reveals that fewer people are finding it...
Bus cuts severley affect older people in Wales @agecymru
A shortage of local buses can leave older people feeling isolated and lonely. There is a serious lack of bus services across Wales which is likely to be made worse by cuts in funding. Hospitals can...
Another boost for scams campaign @agecymru
Age Cymru's Scams and Swindles campaign has received a big boost with a vote of confidence by a majority of Assembly Members. A Statement of Opinion was raised in the National Assembly for Wales...
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