Later life in rural England Age UK’s campaign. Why is rural ageing important?

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Later life in rural England Age UK’s campaign

Why is rural ageing important?

Aims To raise awareness of the challenges and opportunities faced by older people living in rural communities in England To get all levels of government to take steps to make the whole country a place where older people can thrive

Age UK’s calls for action Community action can provide helpful solutions to the challenges of rural living, BUT it cannot be relied upon alone to ensure the best outcomes for older people There should be a balance between government & community action. All levels of government must: ‘Rural proof’ policy and services that may have an impact on rural areas and make older people a priority in this process Take the ‘rural premium’ and social value of services into account Support community participation Target social isolation in rural areas

Pros and cons of rural life Beautiful landscape Peace and quiet Fewer instances of cancer, stroke and coronary heart disease Strong community spirit

Pros and cons of rural life Higher living costs Housing that is harder to heat and maintain Poor transport links More limited social networks?

Transport - challenges A lack of regular and convenient bus services Reduced funding Different levels of access Impact of the cuts What does Age UK want? 1.Government to understand the transport needs of rural communities and recognise that buses can prevent social isolation 2.The national bus pass to remain free and universal 3.Local authorities to provide flexible transport alternatives where necessary

Transport case study

Health and social care - challenges Variability of service provision, quality and cost of social care Difficulties accessing services Older people’s changing and complex needs What does Age UK want? 1.Government to find a fair and sustainable funding solution to social care, urgently 2.Government to integrate health and social care services in rural areas and reinvest savings in preventive health and care services, appropriate housing, adaptations and low level personal services

Health and social care case study

Fuel poverty - challenges Solid wall properties Lack of insulation Off-mains gas Cost of other fuels, i.e. oil, LPG, solid fuel, or portable heaters What does Age UK want? 1.Government to use money it gets from carbon taxes to make UK homes super-energy efficient 2.Rural local authorities to take action and make excess winter deaths a health priority

Broadband access Benefits Economic growth Better access to and choice of services Transport and cost savings Staying connected Challenges Significant infrastructure problems Costs What does Age UK want? 1.Government to meet its obligation to provide public services irrespective of whether or not someone is online 2.Government to meet its broadband delivery targets 3.Older people in rural areas to be supported to get online

Poverty and financial exclusion - challenges Cost of living in rural areas Living on a low income Money worries Access to the Post Office Lack of counters and cash machines What does Age UK want? 1.Government to commit to the progressive eradication of pensioner poverty 2.State and private pension systems to be reformed to ensure current and future pensioners avoid poverty in later life 3.The payments industry to deliver a sustainable cash delivery network

Loneliness and social isolation - challenges Loneliness and isolation not the same thing, but closely related Identifying the risk A lack of research Finding solutions What does Age UK want? 1.Government’s Rural Communities Policy Unit to focus on social isolation 2.Loneliness and social isolation to be a priority for service providers and communities themselves 3.Older people to have the opportunity to participate in their communities

Impact 12 local BBC radio station interviews Local Age UKs contacted by their local TV and radio stations  The week before the launch, Defra published new national guidelines to help Government departments consider the needs of rural communities  Age UKs are holding listening events attended by their local MPs to hear from older people in rural areas about their concerns Owen Paterson MP responded 8 Oct: APPG on Rural Services at the House of Commons

Questions? Alice Woudhuysen Senior Campaigns Officer e t Thank you.