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  1. Over 60 free bus pass, senior railcard and transport concessions

    Find out how you can get travel concessions such as an over-60 bus pass today. Find out more from Age UK now.

  2. Using the NHS COVID Pass

    A handy summary of what the NHS COVID Pass does, how to use it, and work to look out for.

  3. Free prescriptions for over 60s

    Everyone aged over 60 in the UK gets free prescriptions and eye tests, but you may be entitled to help with other NHS health costs too. Find out from Age UK.

  4. Wendy Mitchell on life with dementia

    Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's aged 58. We discuss her new life and her book, Somebody I Used to Know.

  5. Choosing the right care home for you

    Choosing a care home is a big decision. Use Age UK's care home checklist to make sure you know exactly what to look for when visiting potential homes.

  6. Transport concessions for disabled people

    rail journeys. Disabled person’s bus pass: A disabled person’s bus pass entitles you to free travel on local buses in England. Disabled person's railcard: The Disabled Person's Railcard allows you and your ... Community transport: If you're disabled, can't use ordinary public transport, and don't have access to a car, there are community transport schemes you may be able to use such as social cars, dial-a-ride, or

  7. Travel benefits for veterans

    concessions and benefits available to veterans, including the Veterans Concessionary Travel Scheme Pass, the Veterans Oyster Card, and the Blue Badge Scheme for disabled parking.

  8. Dementia and incontinence

    progresses, changes in the brain can affect a person’s ability to recognise bodily signals, communicate their needs and use the toilet independently – so continence care can be an important aspect of daily

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  10. Stories of Painful Journeys

    'Amazingly, I don't qualify for hospital transport' - Peter, 79 ‘I have a disease which make me pass out in cold weather and affects my mobility. I also have active epilepsy, so I’m unable to drive. I have to ... weekly blood tests. ‘I find it painful walking and I can’t go far - I get too knackered. ‘To get to hospital, I take three buses but over this last year, it has been too stressful to use the buses. My condition

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