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Health & wellbeing

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Getting older can take its toll, which is why looking after yourself, your health and wellbeing are important. This section will help you understand how to keep yourself healthy, as well as what to do if you fall ill and how to use the health services available to you.

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Conditions & illnesses

As you get older you may notice a number of physical changes occur to your health or you may feel down about life; here you can find out more about the conditions and illnesses which are more common in older age.

 

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Relationships & family

As we age the nature of our relationships change, we may find ourselves alone as we lose close friends or gain the responsibility of becoming a grandparent either way friends and family will always be important relationships.

 

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Keeping healthy

Are you still enjoying the pleasures of a balanced diet and being active? Or have you succumbed to doing little movement, eating badly and have totally let yourself go?

Your healthcare rights

Do you know what you are entitled to healthcare wise? Here we explain what NHS services are available and how to find them, as well as practical advice on how to complain and resolve problem if you are unhappy with the service and treatment you received.

 
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Finding and using the Health service

Most NHS services are free to everyone but there are charges made for some NHS services; as going into hospital or dealing with health issues can be a difficult time, this section clarifies finding and using the correct health service for your needs.
 
 
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See information relating to Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland
Age UK Advice:
0800 169 6565
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Travel insurance with a difference

Single trip and Annual Multi-trip insurance with no upper age limit and cover for pre-existing medical conditions where possible.*

* Subject to medical screening. Provided by Fortis Insurance Limited.

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Stairlifts

Choose from a specially selected range of stairlifts and regain the pleasure of using the stairs whenever it suits you.

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We are grateful for the generous support of Dr Naim Dangoor OBE and The Exilarch's Foundation

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