Age UK
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| Web site | www.ageuk.org.uk |
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| Founded | April 1 |
| 2009 | |
| Headquarters | London |
| United Kingdom | |
| Type of business | Charitable organization |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 405848 |
About Age UK
Age UK is a registered charity in the United Kingdom, formed on 25 February 2009, and launched on 1 April 2009, which combines the operations of the previously separate charities Age Concern and Help the Aged to form the UK's largest charity for older people.
Prof Sir Chris Whitty says UK faces rural and coastal ageing crisis
... " Paul Farmer, chief executive at Age Uk, called for a cross-government ageing strategy, and a minister for older people to help drive forward change...
Campaigners call for more energy support for vulnerable households
... The open letter, signed by NEA, Citizens Advice, Age Uk, and the MoneySavingExpert website amongst others, said that " short-term, targeted support" was needed to " protect the most vulnerable households in and on the edge of fuel poverty"...
Lib Dems to launch conference with £5bn-a-year free social care plan
... Last year, analysis by Age Uk found that 2...
Fine threat if banks fail to provide access to cash
... But a recent survey by Age Uk suggested that, among those who were uncomfortable about digital banking, the key concerns were fraud and scams, a lack of trust in online banking services, and a lack of computer skills...
Virgin Money to shut a third of its UK bank branches
... Age Uk said older or vulnerable people could struggle with online banking and called for more " banking hubs" which are spaces shared by several High Street lenders, meant to help communities that have seen all their bank branches close...
Fitness to drive: 'People should plan retirement from driving'
... Caroline Abrahams, charity director of Age Uk, said: " Our view, and the research backs up the notion, is that age is a pretty rotten proxy for ability to drive...
More than 20 councils replacing pay and display parking machines with apps
... " Caroline Abrahams, charity director at Age Uk, said there should always be an off-line payment option to avoid excluding older people and others without a smartphone...
Online banking fears prompt call for more hubs
... Age Uk said many people who were older or on lower incomes wanted to interact in person when dealing with money...
How do you keep babies safe in the cold? And other questions
The UK is being hit with The First major Cold Snap of The Winter , with overnight lows of -10C predicted in northern Scotland and a Cold Weather alert in England.
This comes against the backdrop of rising energy costs. So how can you keep safe and warm in these conditions?
How can I keep My Baby warm?Babies and children under five are more At Risk in Cold Weather .
One of The Best ways to keep babies warm is to use layers, the NHS advises on its website.
At Night it is better to adjust the temperature by using A Number of lightweight blankets.
Importantly, babies do not need hot rooms at Night - a room temperature of between 16-20C (61-68F) is ideal. This is because babies can also be At Risk of overheating, which is one of the causes of ).
Remember heads and hands during The Winter , It is important to keep your baby's head warm when going outside, and mittens are a good idea.
In The Car , for safety reasons you should keep layers to a minimum, So There is not too much padding between your child and The Car seat straps.
If you are still worried your baby may be cold, you can lay a blanket on top of them once they are safely strapped in, the NCT advises.
How can older people stay safe?People aged 65 and older are another group At Risk when temperatures drop dramatically.
Again, using layers is one of The Best ways to stay warm. Charity Age Uk advises taking extra layers With You when you head out, even if you don't immediately need them.
It is good to keep stocked up with food, medicine and other essentials, especially if you end up unable to go out in bad weather. It also helps ensure you continue to eat well.
You should make sure your home is warm enough, which is challenging for many households given the soaring cost of energy.
UK authorities have said people. Keeping curtains closed also helps keep heat in.
More Than 11 million pensioners are eligible for the, which is worth between £250 and £600 this year.
Another, unconnected benefit is.
The NHS reminds people to check in with elderly or vulnerable family and neighbours.
How can I dry clothes (less expensively)?Drying clothes indoors on radiators is a common practice in The Winter .
But it can mean turning on heating in parts of the home you are not using. You may also risk making your home damp, which.
One option is to use a dehumidifier - which takes water out of the Air - to dry your washing. This can be done by running the machine for several hours next to clothes hanging on an airer.
Money saving expert Martin Lewis that it costs around 7p per hour to run a 200-watt device, which generally is " far, far cheaper" than putting the heating on in a room.
Of course, you still have to buy the dehumidifier, but it could prove a good investment.
Are any extra winter payments available?The government is expected to confirm later on Wednesday whether the current Cold Snap will trigger Cold Weather support payments.
These are a government benefit top-up to help with fuel bills during times of exceptional low temperatures.
Vulnerable households in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are eligible to receive £25 a week in support when an average temperature of 0C (32F) is reached over a seven-day period between 1 November and 31 March.
To get the payments you must already qualify for one of five specified benefits and meet.
In Scotland, those on low incomes and benefits may receive the worth £50.
Source of news: bbc.com
