UPCOMING WEBINAR ❗️
Navigating the Path to Comprehensive Carers' Support 🗺️
Join us for #CarersRightsDay on Thurs 21 Nov for an engaging session on what #research is showing works effectively for supportng #carers throughout their journey.
REGISTER NOW: lse.zoom.us/meeting/register…
ALT CPEC Webinar: Navigating the Path to Comprehensive Carers' Support
PEAKERS:
- CHAIR: Dr Nicola Brimblecombe (Assistant Professorial Research Fellow, CPEC)
- Amritpal Rehill (Research Officer, CPEC)
- Dr Madeleine Stevens (Assistant Professorial Research Fellow, CPEC)
- Dr Derek King (Assistant Professorial Research Fellow, CPEC)
Will you join me and @IndependentAge in writing to your MP about the importance of the Renters' Right Bill is for older renters and make sure that everyone - including older renters, are considered? campaigns.independentage.org…
We are so looking forward to hosting a summer Well-being Day this July! Members of two of our community respite groups, our Men Who Care and our Carers' Book Club, will be attending the day, together with those they support. With thanks to our funders.
Today’s the day. Now at hospital for my neurosurgery operation. I know I’m in the safest of hands 💙
Thanks for all the kindness & support 💕
See you on the other side ❤️🩹
I won’t be posting for a while 😴
Today’s the day. Now at hospital for my neurosurgery operation. I know I’m in the safest of hands 💙
Thanks for all the kindness & support 💕
See you on the other side ❤️🩹
I won’t be posting for a while 😴
Have you taken part in our State of Caring survey?
Please take some time to fill in the most extensive survey into carers’ experiences in the UK, it is vital to have your voice heard.
surveymonkey.com/r/SW8D6XS
Northern Ireland and Wales have a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing but England does not. Why not?
We’re calling for an independent commissioner to champion the rights of older people in England.
Find out more here: ageing-better.org.uk/commiss…
ALT Both Wales and Northern Ireland have a Commissioner for Older People but England doesn't. Why not?
Barrage Balloons, Eric Ravilious, c.1940. Another of his unfinished #WW2 watercolours, the ghostly figures seem to give it even more impact. The original artwork is in the collection of @TownerGallery.
The price you'll pay for gas and electricity has fallen by 7% today.
But bills remain much higher than before the energy crisis hit, and it's the last predicted fall for now...
Thinking of fixing? We've help to decide if now is the right time👇
moneysavingexpert.com/utilit…
ALT A table showing the new average standing charges and unit rates for those paying by Direct Debit.
NEW Energy Price Cap rates from 1 July to 30 September 2024:
Gas -
Unit rate: 5.48p per kilowatt hour (kWh)
Standing charge: 31.41p per day
Electricity -
Unit rate: 22.36p per kWh
Standing charge: 60.12p per day
Current Energy Price Cap rates from 1 April to 30 June 2024:
Gas -
Unit rate: 6.04p per kilowatt hour (kWh)
Standing charge: 31.43p per day
Electricity -
Unit rate: 24.50p per kWh
Standing charge: 60.10p per day
There is nothing funny about #Alzheimers disease and other forms of #dementia, but people with these conditions and their loved ones who are #caregiving often find humor can help keep their relationships from becoming purely task-oriented and all about the disease.
Storm, Eric Ravilious, 1941. This was painted on the Isle of May, in #Scotland, near the Firth of Forth. In the background is a naval convoy. The original artwork is in the collection of @BritishCouncil. #WW2
We're #recruiting a Director of Policy and Influencing.
The role will be responsible for ensuring robust policy positions and the delivery of campaigns to drive positive change for older people in financial hardship.
Closes 8 July 📆
Apply here: jobs.independentage.org/Vaca…
Did you know that 57% of people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds aged over 50 have experienced ageism?
This is unacceptable.
Find out more in our latest State of Ageing 2023-24 chapter on Society: ageing-better.org.uk/society…
ALT 57% of people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds aged over 50 have experienced ageism
Millions of people in the UK are providing unpaid care, yet a considerable proportion do not identify as, or call themselves, a carer. The next Government must improve identification and recognition of carers. Sign our open letter here: go.carersuk.org/446hgcr?utm_…
ALT Red graphic
Text reads: The Government gets away with not paying for a huge caring service that is being provided for free, often by women. We urgently need to increase public awareness and education so that it is not an expectation of women to take on caring roles.” - an unpaid carer
Carers UK