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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.
Read Age UK's top 7 tips to getting a good night's sleep, from building a good bedtime routine, to having the ideal environment and diet for a sound sleep.
A looming catastrophe Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, examines the consequences of the Government's decision on Winter Fuel Payments, and what should be done differently. As of Friday 13 ... 13 September 2024, it’s official: more than three quarters of a million older people on very low incomes will lose their Winter Fuel Payment this year because they won’t be claiming the Pension
low-paid pension savers aren't receiving the Government contribution to their savings. Age UK is part of a coalition campaigning to end this unfairness. Since 2012, employees have been automatically enrolled ... before. Auto-enrolment's success is good news – in years to come it will help many older people have a higher income than they would have otherwise enjoyed, and Age UK continues to support it. In April 2019
Coping with grief after the death of a loved one can be one of the hardest things we ever go through. You might be dealing with lots of different emotions, and it can be hard to know what support is available
Find out how to apply for a shop job vacancy or a non-retail position with a local Age UK.
Hold a bake sale for Age UK.
Do a talent show for Age UK.
Engage your employees by volunteering to make a weekly friendship call to a lonely older person.
Create your own virtual challenge. If you’re a cyclist, you could aim to ride the distance between London and Paris (300 miles). If you're a swimmer, you could cover the equivalent of the English ... distance across the English Channel (21 miles), from London to Paris (300 miles), or from Land's End to John o' Groats (603 miles). Set up a JustGiving page so people can donate online. Keep everyone
Hold a quiz night to raise funds for Age UK.