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This guide offers information to help you navigate the different areas of later life as an LGBT+ person, including money and legal, health and wellbeing, home and care and planning for the future.

• May 2026
• 48 pages
• AGEUKIG02

This guide gives practical information on what to do when someone dies and advises on where to go for financial and emotional support. It includes how to register a death, who to tell about the death, arranging a funeral, and what financial support is available after a bereavement.

• September 2025
• 36 pages
• AGEUKIG03

This guide explains how you appoint someone to make decisions on your behalf if you’re no longer able to make or communicate your decisions. It covers the different types of power of attorney, the process of choosing an attorney, the different ways of communicating your wishes and what happens if you haven’t set up a power of attorney.

• September 2025
• 28 pages
• AGEUKIG21

This guide looks at different ways you could save money on your energy bills. It covers making your home more energy efficient, getting the best energy deal, what to do if you can’t pay your energy bill, and help you can get with paying your bills.

• August 2026
• 40 pages
• AGEUKIG30

This guide explains the process of making and updating your will and advises on when you should seek professional advice. It covers why you should make a will, how to value your estate, what to include in your will, how to change or update a will, and Inheritance Tax.

• June 2025
• 28 pages
• AGEUKIG31

This guide outlines the different types of benefits that are available and explains how to claim what you’re entitled to. It covers the State Pension, getting help with your home, getting help if you’re ill, disabled, or a carer, and getting help if you’re of working age.

• March 2026
• 36 pages
• AGEUKIG43

This guide explains steps you can take to look after your finances. It covers getting help with managing money, shopping and banking safely, sorting your legal affairs, and spotting financial abuse and what to do if you think someone's taking advantage of you.

• November 2024
• 28 pages
• AGEUKIG45

This guide outlines Pension Credit and advises on the application process. It covers the two parts to Pension Credit – Guarantee Credit and Savings Credit, who’s eligible to claim Pension Credit, other benefits that come with claiming Pension Credit, and how to apply for Pension Credit.

• March 2026
• 8 pages
• AGEUKIG50

This guide offers practical and emotional guidance that can help you when preparing to make decisions about the end of your life. It includes, how to start conversations with family and friends, making a will, planning your funeral, writing an advance statement of wishes, and definitions of key terms that come up often.

• November 2025
• 40 pages
• AGEUKIG51

This guide outlines both systems for claiming the State Pension and advises on getting ready for retirement. It covers the two different systems for claiming the State Pension – the basic State Pension and the new State Pension, how much State Pension you’ll get, how to claim State Pension, and claiming State Pension while working.

• February 2026
• 12 pages
• AGEUKIG53

This guide outlines Universal Credit and walks you through the application process, from making a claim to what happens if it’s decided that you’re eligible. It covers who's eligible to claim Universal Credit, the circumstance-based elements of Universal Credit, which affect how much you’re entitled to, how to apply for Universal Credit, and what to do if your application is turned down.

• February 2026
• 12 pages
• AGEUKIG58

This guide outlines what the compensation scheme is and how to apply for it. It covers who can claim compensation, what losses you can claim for, how much you could claim, and how to apply.

• April 2024
• 4 pages
• AGEUKIL18

This guide outlines different ways to protect yourself from scams, such as, what a scam is , the different types of scams, ways to avoid being scammed, what to do if you've been scammed, and useful contact information.

• July 2025
• 40 pages
• AGEUKIG05

This guide outlines Attendance Allowance and advises on the application process. It covers who’s eligible to claim Attendance Allowance, how to apply for Attendance Allowance, and tips on what to include in your application.

• February 2026
• 12 pages
• AGEUKIG49

This guide outlines Carer’s Allowance. It covers who’s eligible to claim Carer’s Allowance, the potential drawbacks of claiming Carer’s Allowance, what to do if your circumstances change, and how to apply for Carer’s Allowance.

• February 2026
• 8 pages
• AGEUKIG52

This guide outlines Council Tax Reduction. It covers who’s eligible to claim Council Tax Reduction, how Council Tax Reduction interacts with other benefits, how to apply for Council Tax Reduction, and what to do if your application is turned down.

• February 2026
• 8 pages
• AGEUKIG54

This guide provides information on dealing with debt issues. It covers when you should seek help, where to access free advice and support, what to expect from a debt advice service, and how to help someone else struggling with debt.

• September 2024
• 16 pages
• AGEUKIG57

This guide outlines equity release and suggests useful organisations that you can contact for further advice to make sure that you fully consider all the options available to you. It covers what equity release is, different types of equity release, the risks associated with equity release, and alternatives to equity release.

• August 2026
• 16 pages
• AGEUKIL06

This guide explains the steps you need to take as an executor and where to turn to for help if you need it. It covers what an executor is, registering the death, sorting out finances, and paying any Inheritance Tax.

• June 2025
• 24 pages
• AGEUKIL08

This guide covers the time before, during and after your hospital stay. It includes planned and emergency admissions to hospital, your rights while you’re in hospital, how to submit compliments and complaints about your care, the discharge process and your care after you leave the hospital.

• April 2025
• 44 pages
• AGEUKIG07

This guide outlines things you can do to reduce your risk of falling. It includes how to stay active to improve your strength and balance, how to look after your eye and ear health, tips on looking after your feet and foot health and suggestions for staying safe at home.

• December 2025
• 28 pages
• AGEUKIG14

This guide outlines types of bladder and bowel problems and recommends possible next steps to take. It covers explanations of the bladder and the bowel, how to prepare for an appointment with a healthcare professional, possible treatment options and things you can do to help yourself.

• December 2025
• 36 pages
• AGEUKIG15

This guide outlines how to make positive changes to improve your health, whatever your current circumstances. It covers eating and drinking healthily, getting active in a way that works for you and looking after your mental health.

• June 2026
• 40 pages
• AGEUKIG24

This guide outlines ways you can prepare yourself and your home for the winter months. It covers keeping yourself and your home warm, staying healthy and well, extra help with energy bills, preparing for adverse weather conditions.

• August 2026
• 28 pages
• AGEUKIG27

This guide explores how you might be feeling, why you might be feeling like that, and some of the things that could help you. It covers dealing with grief, talking about your feelings, looking after yourself and looking out for those around you.

• November 2025
• 24 pages
• AGEUKIG32

This guide contains practical and emotional advice on what dementia is, where to find support, practical things to do, help with care and the later stages of dementia.

• June 2025
• 52 pages
• AGEUKIG47

This guide talks you through dementia. It covers what dementia is, getting diagnosed with dementia, living well with dementia, legal and financial things to consider and thinking about the future.

• June 2025
• 44 pages
• AGEUKIG48

This guide looks at how you can make your home more dementia-friendly, talking you through things room by room. It includes changes to keep your kitchen comfortable and safe, making sure your house is lit properly, getting out and about and how to help if your loved one has dementia.

• June 2025
• 24 pages
• AGEUKIG55

This guide outlines how you can take care of your mental health. It covers how you might be feeling, why you might be feeling that way and what help is available.

• June 2026
• 36 pages
• AGEUKIG56

This guide brings together group discussions we held with older people and carers to find out about their experiences of loneliness. It looks at what loneliness is, what might help if you're feeling lonely and what to do if someone you know is feeling lonely.

• April 2024
• 40 pages
• AGEUKIG64

This guide explains how to look after your health during hot weather. It covers how to stay sun-safe when you're out and about, how to keep your home cooler and how to spot the warning signs of dehydration and heat exhaustion.

• June 2026
• 4 pages
• AGEUKIL01

This guide is here to help you take care of your health and wellbeing in the context of sex and relationships. It covers changes to sexual function, relationship issues, making things easier and sexual health and STI testing.

• February 2026
• 32 pages
• AGEUKIG65

As we get older, we might not feel as safe as we used to – whether that’s due to mobility issues, illness or feeling more vulnerable to crime and scammers. This guide outlines ways to protect yourself and keep feeling confident in day-to-day life.

• July 2025
• 52 pages
• AGEUKIG01

If you’re finding it more difficult to manage at home, you might be considering moving. This guide helps you think through your options and decide whether moving to a care home is the right option for you.

• June 2026
• 44 pages
• AGEUKIG06

As we get older, it can start to get more difficult to manage around the house. This guide has information about your options – from home adaptations to moving.

• June 2026
• 36 pages
• AGEUKIG08

Social housing is housing provided by social landlords, which are generally councils and housing associations. This guide explains how to apply for social housing and explains your rights as a social housing tenant.

• November 2024
• 16 pages
• AGEUKIG60

Private rented housing is housing owned by private companies and rented out to tenants. Our guide can help you decide whether renting privately is a good option for you.

• April 2026
• 16 pages
• AGEUKIG61

Homelessness doesn’t only mean rough sleeping – you’re considered homeless if you don’t have a place to stay, or if it’s no longer reasonable or safe for you to stay there anymore. Our guide can help you know your rights and where to turn.

• November 2024
• 12 pages
• AGEUKIG62

Whether you own your home already or you’re thinking about buying for the first time, this guide can help you understand your rights as a homeowner.

• November 2024
• 20 pages
• AGEUKIG63

Caring for a friend or relative can be hugely rewarding – but it can also be challenging. This guide looks at both the practical and emotional sides of caring.

• October 2024
• 52 pages
• AGEUKIG13

Everyone wants to live in their own home as long as they can. Our guide can help you make the changes you need to stay independent for longer.

• August 2026
• 36 pages
• AGEUKIG17

Have you started to feel like you could do with a little extra help at home? If so, our guide explains what help is available – and whether you might be entitled to financial support with the costs.

• August 2026
• 44 pages
• AGEUKIG23

This guide brings together the contact details of trusted organisations that can help you when you need them – now or in the future. It includes contact details for organisations relating to money and legal issues, housing and social care, health, leisure and learning, and employment.

• April 2026
• 40 pages
• AGEUKIG10

This guide explains the legal, practical, and personal considerations to take into account when thinking about driving in later life. It covers renewing your licence at 70, driving assessments, adaptations to your car to help you keep driving safely, and other ways to get out and about if you stop driving.

• July 2025
• 32 pages
• AGEUKIG44

Age UK's LifeBook is a handy way of recording the practical details of your life, from who insures your car to where you keep important documents. It's also a way of ensuring your loved ones have the details they need if they have to sort something out on your behalf.

• March 2025
• 36 pages
• AGEUKIL03