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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.
Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision because of illness. Read more from Age UK.
Make sure you don't forget any of these important things to include in your Attendance Allowance application.
Plans to pass Attendance Allowance to local councils put support for older people under threat. Thank you to everyone who helped us stop this from happening.
Download our guide to find out more about Attendance Allowance.
Read Age UK's helpful money guides covering topics such as State pension, Attendance allowance and Council Tax Reduction.
Information and advice from Age UK on claiming benefits and entitlements, including pension credit, attendance allowance, council tax benefit and many more.
cost of living crisis turned Peter’s retirement upside down, Age UK’s supported him to claim Attendance Allowance and find peace of mind.
announced for 2026-27. Age UK outlines the main changes affecting older people, including Attendance Allowance, State Pension, Pension Credit and Universal Credit.
Disability Living allowance (DLA) is a benefit for people who need extra care and support in their daily lives. Find out who is eligible from Age UK now.
Carer's Allowance is the main welfare benefit to help carers. Even if you don’t think of yourself as a carer, you may still be able to claim it. Visit Age UK.