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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.
Age UKs benefits calculator covers England, Scotland and Wales. It will provide an estimate for many benefits and give an indications of eligible benefits.
activity and movement together to help showcase the huge variety of ways we can get moving more – and the brilliant health benefits on offer.
Moving in with family can seem like the ideal solution if you need support, want to spend more time with your grandchildren, or need to downsize.
When someone moves out of their own home and goes into a care home, it can be a traumatic time. Here are some tips from Age UK on how to make it easier.
Our benefits guides offer more information about a range of benefits and how to go about claiming them, so you can make sure you're not missing out. You can download the guides from this page, or
New benefits rates have been announced for 2026-27. Age UK outlines the main changes affecting older people, including Attendance Allowance, State Pension, Pension Credit and Universal Credit.
Universal Credit is a new benefit gradually being introduced nationally. It will eventually replace a number of existing benefits. Find out more from Age UK.
The way benefits are awarded to mixed age couples has changed. Find out if this affects you and what you should do if it does.
accessible ways to get more active from the comfort of home. How do you think the S.O.F.A workout will help? “There are so many people for whom the idea of exercise and physical activity is quite ... taking on physical activity. You might think, ‘is this going to exacerbate my condition? Am I going to get breathless? Will I be able to carry on with this?’. It can really dent your confidence
There are several travel 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