2030 vision: building a better future for older people in the uk

2030 Vision: Building a Better

Future for Older People in the UK

Thursday 30th April 2015

This event is kindly supported by Independent Age

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Welcome

Baroness Sally GreengrossChief Executive

ILC-UK


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Janet MorrisonChief Executive

Independent Age

Welcome


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Briony GunstoneAssociate Director

YouGov


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Ageing Population: Key Themes

Background

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A quantitative survey of 2,421 UK adults was undertaken between 10th and 25th

September 2014.

2,221 interviews were conducted online. A further 200 interviews were conducted via Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI), to ensure a representative range of older people (aged 65+) were included.

The sample included boosts of adults aged 65+ to ensure robust coverage of this group.

Data were weighted by age, gender, region and household income to make the final dataset representative of the UK population.

The objective of the study was to explore support needs among over 65s in the UK.

Older people can live comfortably with the money that they need

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Over a quarter of older people are concerned about current finances and over a third in relation to the future – both highest among 65-74s

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35%

22%

40%47%

36%

43%

34%29%

22%28%

20% 17%

6% 7% 4% 6%

All 65+ 65-74 75-84 85+

30%

17%

33%44%

33%

37%

33%

26%

27%34%

25% 21%

9% 11% 7% 7%

All 65+ 65-74 75-84 85+

CURRENT FUTURE

D1_2. In general, to what extent, if at all, are you concerned about each of the following? - Your current financial situation / Your financial situation with regards to the future. Base: All aged 65+ (n=803), 65-74 (n=243), 75-84 (n=322), 85+ (n=238)

28% 35% 25% 22%

71% 65% 74% 77%

Concerned:

Unconcerned:

Not concerned at all Not very concerned Fairly concerned Very concerned

36% 44% 32% 29%

63% 55% 66% 70%

Half of those with the lowest incomes are concerned about future finances – even among the highest income group, a quarter are concerned

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31%26%

31%43%

52%

29% 37%

46%35%

38%28% 30%

22%16%

5%10% 7% 6% 4%

< £10k £10k-£19k £20k-£29k £30k-£39k £40k+

24% 24% 24%36%

42%

22%35%

42%

33%

33%

36%

28%

31% 25%23%

16% 12%2% 7% 2%

< £10k £10k-£19k £20k-£29k £30k-£39k £40k+

CURRENT FUTURE

D1_2. In general, to what extent, if at all, are you concerned about each of the following? - Your current financial situation / Your financial situation with regards to the future. Base: 65+ with income of: <£10k (n=78), £10k-£19k (n=177), £20k-£29k (n=123), £30k-£39k (n=69), £40k+ (n=74)

38% 37% 22% 22% 10%

60% 63% 77% 78% 90%

Concerned:

Unconcerned:


52% 41% 33% 32% 26%

46% 59% 67% 68% 74%

Older people can stay connected to their families and the world around them

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A fifth of older people are concerned about current social contact levels, and a quarter about future levels – both increase steeply for those aged 85+

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55% 52%58%

53%

27% 33%26%

21%

12% 11% 10%

17%

6% 4% 5% 9%

All 65+ 65-74 75-84 85+

42%35%

47% 47%

33%39%

32%23%

19% 21% 15%

21%

5% 4% 5% 9%

All 65+ 65-74 75-84 85+

CURRENT FUTURE

D1_5. In general, to what extent, if at all, are you concerned about each of the following? - Your current amount of social contact with others / Your amount of social contact with others in the future. Base: All aged 65+ (n=803), 65-74 (n=243), 75-84 (n=322), 85+ (n=238)

18% 15% 16% 26%

82% 85% 84% 74%

Concerned:

Unconcerned:


24% 25% 20% 29%

75% 74% 80% 70%

15% of concerned older people – and 22% of those aged 85 – would like more support in terms of befriending or similar services

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76%83%

74%67%

6%

3%

8%10%

2% 4%4%

13% 10% 14% 18%

All 65+ 65-74 75-84 85+

15% 10% 17% 22%

82% 86% 81% 77%

Would like any/ more support:

No (further) support needed:

Do not receive this supportbut would like to

Receive some of this supportbut would like to receivemore

Currently receive enough ofthis support

Do not receive this supportand do not require it

Don’t know

D4. For each type of support, please say whether you: (Befriending or other services to combat loneliness/isolation) Base: All concerned 65+s (n=555), 65-74 (n=171), 75-84 (n=211), 85+ (n=173)

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13%

21%

24%

14%

38%

40%

35%

34%

47%

38%

58%

63%

57%

6%

19%

20%

17%

28%

28%

27%

34%

37%

39%

44%

50%

69%

3%

11%

12%

24%

18%

17%

24%

22%

27%

38%

39%

37%

62%

7%

16%

18%

19%

26%

27%

28%

29%

36%

38%

46%

48%

63%

Risk of experiencing neglect or abuse (e.g. from staff or carers)

Access to transport

Ability to wash, dress or feed themselves properly

Financial situation

Ability to cook, clean or tidy the house

Ability to do everyday tasks such as shopping or posting letters

Vulnerability to crime / personal safety

Ability to do small jobs about the house

Loss of memory/dementia

Mental health (e.g. depression, anxiety)

Loneliness/isolation

Mobility levels (i.e. ability to walk or get around)

Physical health

All with concerns Person of concern is 65-75 Person of concern is 76-85 Person of concern is 85+

E7. Which, if any, of the following are you concerned about in relation to this person? Base: All concerned about an older person, aged 65-75 (n=263), 76-85 (n=336), over 85 (n=195)

For those concerned about an older person in their life, mobility and loneliness/isolation are among the top three concerns

A third of adults (at any

age) are concerned

about someone aged over 65

Top concerns in relation to an older person

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Over a third of older people are concerned about their current health, rising to 44% of over 85s. Around half are concerned about future health.

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25%19%

29% 30%

37% 48%33%

25%

28%28%

27%

30%

9% 5% 10%15%

All 65+ 65-74 75-84 85+

19%11%

24% 25%

29%35%

28% 21%

38% 42% 34%39%

12% 11% 13% 13%

All 65+ 65-74 75-84 85+

CURRENT FUTURE

D1_1. In general, to what extent, if at all, are you concerned about each of the following? - Your current overall health / Your overall health with regards to the future. Base: All aged 65+ (n=803), 65-74 (n=243), 75-84 (n=322), 85+ (n=238)

37% 33% 37% 44%

62% 67% 62% 55%

Concerned:

Unconcerned:


51% 53% 47% 52%

48% 46% 52% 46%

A quarter of concerned older people would like more support with physical health, and 15% with mental health

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27% 29% 24% 27%

48% 46%48%

51%

15% 14% 17%15%

8% 9% 9% 7%

All 65+ 65-74 75-84 85+

69% 68% 67% 72%

14% 11% 17%14%

6% 6% 5%7%

10% 11% 10% 6%

All 65+ 65-74 75-84 85+

PHYSICAL HEALTH MENTAL HEALTH

D4. For each type of support, please say whether you: (Regular support or advice relating to your physical health / mental health) Base: All concerned 65+s (n=555), 65-74 (n=171), 75-84 (n=211), 85+ (n=173)

24% 23% 26% 21%

75% 75% 73% 78%

15% 17% 14% 13%

82% 79% 84% 85%

Do not receive this support but would like toReceive some of this support but would like to receive moreCurrently receive enough of this supportDo not receive this support and do not require it

Would like any/ more support:

No (further) support needed:

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7%

16%

18%

19%

26%

27%

28%

29%

36%

38%

46%

48%

63%

Risk of experiencing neglect or abuse (e.g. fromstaff or carers)

Access to transport


Financial situation


Ability to do everyday tasks such as shopping orposting letters







Physical healthA third of adults (at any age) are

concerned about someone

aged over 65

For those concerned about an older person in their life, physical health is the top concern, and mental health is in the top four

E1. Are you concerned about an older person (aged 65 or older) in your life, in relation to these issues? Base: All UK adults (n=2,421). E7. Which, if any, of the following are you concerned about in relation to this person? Base: All concerned about an older person (n=813)


Older people can live free from discrimination and make an active contribution in later life

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A fifth of older people are concerned about personal safety currently, and over a quarter in relation to the future – highest among 65-74s

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44%35%

48% 52%

36%45%

32% 26%

16% 16% 16%14%

4% 4% 3% 7%

All 65+ 65-74 75-84 85+

37%

25%

43%49%

34%

40%

32%28%

22%28%

20% 17%

5% 6% 5% 5%

All 65+ 65-74 75-84 85+

CURRENT FUTURE

D1_4. In general, to what extent, if at all, are you concerned about each of the following? - Your current situation with regards to personal safety and security / Your situation with regards to personal safety and security in the future Base: All aged 65+ (n=803), 65-74 (n=243), 75-84 (n=322), 85+ (n=238)

20% 20% 19% 21%

80% 80% 81% 78%

Concerned:

Unconcerned:


27% 34% 25% 22%

71% 65% 74% 77%

20

7%

16%

18%

19%

26%

27%

28%

29%

36%

38%

46%

48%

63%

Risk of experiencing neglect or abuse (e.g. fromstaff or carers)

Access to transport


Financial situation


Ability to do everyday tasks such as shopping orposting letters







Physical health

A third of adults (at any age) are

concerned about someone

aged over 65

For those concerned about an older person in their life, vulnerability to crime / personal safety is a significant concern

E1. Are you concerned about an older person (aged 65 or older) in your life, in relation to these issues? Base: All UK adults (n=2,421). E7. Which, if any, of the following are you concerned about in relation to this person? Base: All concerned about an older person (n=813)


21

13%

21%

24%

14%

38%

40%

35%

34%

47%

38%

58%

63%

57%

6%

19%

20%

17%

28%

28%

27%

34%

37%

39%

44%

50%

69%

3%

11%

12%

24%

18%

17%

24%

22%

27%

38%

39%

37%

62%

Risk of experiencing neglect or abuse (e.g. from staff or carers)

Access to transport


Financial situation


Ability to do everyday tasks such as shopping or posting letters







Physical health

Person of concern is 65-75 Person of concern is 76-85 Person of concern is 85+

E7. Which, if any, of the following are you concerned about in relation to this person? Base: All concerned about an older person, aged 65-75 (n=263), 76-85 (n=336), over 85 (n=195)

Concerns with both personal safety and risk of abuse/neglect increase dramatically with the age of the person concerned about

38% among those concerned about someone in a residential

care home


Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director, Age UK

Claire Turner, Head of Team (Ageing Society), JRF

Paul Cann, Campaign Management Group Partner,

Campaign to End Loneliness; CEO, Age UK

(Oxfordshire)

Panel Response


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1) Older people can live free from discrimination and make

an active contribution in later life.

2) Older people can live comfortably with the money they

need.

3) Older people can stay connected to their families and

the world around them.

4) Older people can live healthily and get the health and

care services they want.

Breakout Session


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Breakout Session


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Janet MorrisonChief Executive

Independent Age

Summary and Close


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Wine reception with canapés and

televised BBC Question Time

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2030 Vision: Building a Better

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Thursday 30th April 2015


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2030 vision: building a better future for older people in the uk

Presentations & Public Speaking

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uk population

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current finances

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