MORE than 500 older people are dying each week without getting the care and support they need, a charity has warned. 

The latest NHS Digital figures show that there were 28,890 requests for support in 2021/22 by people aged 65 and over that were recorded as the person having died before services were provided. 

Age UK said the “heartbreaking” figures equate to around 550 deaths a week – 79 a day.