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Age UK is here to help you make the most of later life. We can help you with a range of issues.

Home and care

If you need help to stay independent in your own home or find care for yourself or a relative, read our free guides.

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Health and wellbeing

Do you want to discover more about staying active and healthy? If so take a look at:

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Money matters

And if things are tight, see if you’re eligible for any benefits by reading
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Download or view our full range of guides

You can also use our online benefits calculator to check what you may be able to claim, and our online tax calculator to make sure you’re paying the right amount of tax.

Got a question?

Either contact us or call Age UK Advice on 0800 169 6565

Lines are open 7 days a week 8am-7pm.

Find out more about Age UK Advice

Your local Age UK

Your local Age UK can talk to you about claiming benefits or help to stay in your own home and may run social activities or exercise groups.

Click here to find your nearest Age UK

In Wales, contact your local Age Cymru

Contact Age Scotland or Age NI if you live elsewhere in the UK.

So if you have a problem, then share it with us.

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