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  1. Balancing working and caring responsibilities

    If you’re working as well as caring for someone, it can be a lot to handle at once. But knowing your rights and the options available to you could help. Find out more with Age UK.

  2. Helping carers to feel valued

    Luke Pilot, Campaigns Officer for Age UK, explains why it's so important to support carers - throughout Carers Week and always.

  3. Tolu and Yemi run for Age UK

    Influencers Tolu and Yemi tell us about the people and issues that inspired them to run this year's London Marathon in aid of Age UK.

  4. Peace of mind for the care of older parents

    “Mum was crying and asking, ‘Where do I live?’” Sharon details how the Age UK Advice Line provided vital support to her late parents when they faced financial and physical challenges. The Age UK Advice ... Advice Line offers free, confidential advice to a wide range of callers, from older people, to carers and professionals. Our team receives lots of calls from families too, including adult children whose older

  5. Shining a spotlight on domestic abuse in older people

    New statistics reveal the scale of domestic abuse among older people, and how we can all work to raise awareness.

  6. Personal care budgets

    Personal budgets and direct payments give you more control by allowing you to choose how your care budget is spent. Find out more on what to do here from Age UK.

  7. Living with Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy

    “I fight very hard to keep my independence.” Terry, an Age UK storyteller, discusses living with a degenerative health condition, and explains why Age UK's support has been so valuable. Terry lives with ... injures the spinal cord. Early symptoms include neck pain and weakness, often on one side of the body. Having worked as a delivery driver, Terry developed compression on his spinal cord called cervical stenosis

  8. Dental services for older people

    As you get older it's even more important to take care of your teeth and gums and regularly visit your dentist. Find out more information from Age UK.

  9. Lessons in love

    Maurice and Margaret They've been married for 62 years and remain devoted to one another. Here, the couple explain to Age UK how they met, first impressions, and secrets to the success of their relationship ... and are now in their seventh decade together. And while they don’t claim to be experts on matters of the heart, their fascinating insights into their relationship could teach us all a thing or two.

  10. Help for Ukrainian nationals in the UK

    It's important to know your rights and what's available to you if you're a Ukrainian refugee arriving in the UK. Find out more from Age UK.

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