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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.
Save the Winter Fuel Payment We’re delighted that on 9 June 2025, the Government announced that they are reinstating the Winter Fuel Payment for everyone over the State Pension age in England and ... as a result of this change and therefore will hopefully have similar support (we are waiting on updates for this) . Thank you so much to everyone who campaigned with us to save the Winter Fuel Payment for
Did you know it takes approximately 20 minutes of running to use up the calories from a mince pie? If you want to burn off those Christmas calories, read our top tips for running in winter and get fit
The Prime Minister has recently said that when we see our nearest and dearest again we may want to employ 'cautious hugging', but what is that? Dr Elizabeth Webb investigates.
We've brought together information and advice about renewing your licence when you turn 70.
As the leading charity for older people, Age UK is determined to change how we age. And we need you to be part of it.
We can help you better understand dementia – including the common symptoms of dementia, the different types of dementia, and what you can do if you think you have dementia.
If you think a friend or family member might be feeling lonely, we can help you find the right way to support them.
A series of short physical activity videos, to help you get active in the way that works for you, from the charities behind We Are Undefeatable.
issues, r esearch is at the heart of all we do. In-house, we carry out research on health, social, and economic issues of ageing; we undertake literature reviews; and we develop indices of different dimensions ... the index of risk of loneliness. We also carry out evaluations of our services and have developed an evaluation guide and toolkit for others to use. From time to time we commission specific research projects
We meet the author who suggests slowing down or reversing ageing is “the ultimate extension of modern medicine”.