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Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
A range of products to help you make the most of later life are available through Age UK Trading, with profits given to the charity.
Hobbies are a great way to relax, have fun, learn new things, and meet like-minded people. In this section, we feature activities to inspire your own interests.
a lifetime Keith and Anna talk us through the hobbies they've enjoyed over the years, and the positive impact they've had upon their lives. Having a hobby, whatever form it takes, is important. And while
You're never too old to enjoy a favourite hobby, try out a new activity or even set out on the open road! Here, you'll find lots of information to match your interests - from getting a pet to driving in
friends, follow public figures and organisations, and even meet people with similar interests or hobbies.
Dr Elizabeth Webb answers the questions we all have regarding the coronavirus vaccine and new variants of the virus.
getting vaccinated and boosted continues to be so important. With news of coronavirus infections increasing, as well as two fast-spreading new variants, it’s natural to have some questions and concerns ... steadily since the beginning of June. This recent surge in cases and hospitalisations is due to two new variants – BA.4 and BA.5 – both of which were named as variants of concern by the UK Health
advised by the Government that they should be shielding. This will have come as surprising and worrying news for some, but how have the se extra 1.7 million shielders been chosen ? ... at high risk from coronavirus, considering all these characteristics together. So, the 1.7 million new shielders may not have a single condition that puts them at very high risk, but a combination of characteristics
Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Age UK, discusses the tasks faced by the new Government and how to best approach them to support older people.
The full rate of the new State Pension will be £221.20 per week (in 2024-25) but what you will get could be more or less. Find out more at Age UK.
With talk of a ‘new variant’ of the coronavirus emerging this week, it's natural to worry what this means for peoples' chances of getting the virus and the effectiveness of the vaccine. Should we be concerned