Age UK

“2m missing out on social care”

“You've needed help for at least six months. This doesn't apply if you're terminally ill, in which case you can make a claim straight away.”

“Falls among elderly people may be costing the NHS in England up to £4.6m a day, a charity has warned.”

“Age UK, which combines Age Concern and Help the Aged, says up to one in three people aged 65 and over fall each year.”

“Falls are a major cause of injury and death among the over 70s and account for more than 50% of hospital admissions for accidental injury.”

“Age UK says evidence has shown if elderly people take part in exercise programmes specifically designed to improve strength and balance, the risk of falls can be cut by up to 55%.”

“But the charity says one in five older people admit they cannot remember the last time they did any exercise.”

“just half the 1m people needing help at home in England will be getting it by 2012.”

“They projected the budget could be trimmed by £900m over the next two years”