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A little bit of warmth
goes a long way

Too many older people are suffering and dying needlessly in winter because of the effects of cold weather.
This winter, Age UK is aiming to make winter warmer for 360,000 people by providing information, advice and practical services to help keep older people warm and well in the winter months.

Get Involved

Bobble Day 2012

Get your woollies out and sign up for this year's Bobble Day on 10 February.

Get a free pack to help you raise money and help vulnerable older people this winter.

It's all about digging out your favourite winter woolly and wearing it with pride this February

Find out how to take part

Boy wearing jumper and bobble

Spread the Warmth

Smiling white-haired woman

Find out why we're urging you to do something to help older people this winter

What is Spread the Warmth

Keeping warm tips

Laughing older woman

As energy bills rise, follow our simple tips and advice to get a handle on heating

How to keep warm

Cut winter deaths

Snow in winter

Get your MP to sign our winter pledge and help to save needless deaths this winter

Help our campaign

Find out more

Warmth stories

See how the actions of others can make a difference

Darranda telling her warmth story

Case studies

How your support helped older people last winter

Mrs L now feels much safer in her own home
Mr F lives alone with his small dog for company
Neither the boiler nor the radiators were working

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How Age UK is helping

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Cut your risk at home

Home fire safety

Preparing for bad weather

Simple checks to make

Don't go cold this winter

Help with heating costs

Helpful information

The cold weather may be a worry for many of us, but with a few simple suggestions, we can help you stay safe and healthy and save money this winter.

Stay healthy and save money

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If you want to help tackle health, heating and loneliness issues for older people this winter, we can keep you up-to-date.

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