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  1. Useful contacts information guide

    Our handy directory brings together the contact details of trusted organisations so that you know where to turn if you need advice or support – now or in the future.

  2. Silver Sunday

    Silver Sunday is a national day where people come together to host or attend free activities and events for older people. Meet new people, visit new places and try new things.

  3. How Margaret rebuilt her life

    Age UK talks to former builder Margaret, 87, about her career, losing her soulmate, and where she found the inspiration to overcome one of the most difficult times of her life.

  4. Housing options in later life

    Starting to think more about where you live? There are lots of options available, whether you want to stay at home or move somewhere with more support. Find out more with Age UK.

  5. Cycle for charity

    a challenging but enjoyable ride, all to raise money for Age UK.  Choose your event and cycle for Age UK Take a look at the events below, choose where you'd like to cycle and head to the event organiser's ... Age UK cyclist "The reason I am fundraising for Age UK is for the fantastic support they have given my parents." Fancy another challenge?

  6. Moments that matter

    felt disconnected. “Where I live now, it’s totally isolating,” says Claudette. “When I had to move house, I had to change my church too and leave all my friendships behind. Even ... Even though I kept in touch [with friends from my old area], and I used to get some visits [from them], once you’ve moved out of a particular area, things change.” Claudette I never used to understand

  7. Damian Green's social care plan

    far, they have demonstrably failed to come up with any solutions – as the wait for the Green Paper goes on and on. What’s the purpose of the report? From that point of view the report may be seen as something ... the idea of saying that in future care funding should be ‘like the State Pension’ is very smart in my view: people know – or think they know – what the State Pension is and it is also an absolutely fundamental

  8. Mashud and Shamsul

    "I am very proud of my children – their success is my success – and I share their joys." Mashud and his son Shamsul discuss their lives and their relationship over the years. Mashud, 83, lives in Bradford ... “My own father led a very busy life. He was very present, but not always close by because of his work. But I could feel the love that he had for all of his seven children. He met all of my needs –

  9. Why free TV licences for the over 75s matter

    people. When mobility issues mean you struggle to get out and about, TV helps you stay connected. When money is a constant worry, it's your way to escape. And when you spend your days alone, it gives you something ... required to do so." More than 50,000 UK pensioners could be pushed below the poverty line if the BBC goes ahead with proposals to scrap the free TV licence for the over 75s. [i]   An additional bill

  10. Telling stories and changing perceptions

    development discusses his work with Age UK, and how its informed by stories about his family history. My role is to influence the behaviour of an individual – in helping them to think and act more inclusively ... start to see positive changes in peoples’ behaviour, that’s when I know I’ve done my job. Age UK began conversations about race with me following the untimely death of George Floyd in

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