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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.
these executors can apply for a grant of probate to deal with the estate. If there aren't any executors, or they don't want to carry out the role, a beneficiary of the will has to apply to sort out the ... You may not need a grant of probate for a small estate, which is usually one that's valued at less than £5,000. In this case, write to the bank or building society of the person who's died. Find
How will exchange rates and inflation affect your pension and income? Can you transfer income and assets to the UK? Will your insurance policies remain valid or will you need new ones? For example, private ... you’ve paid contributions in more than one country, you might get separate pensions from each of them. Find out more from the International Pension Centre on GOV.UK You might qualify for benefits
Dr Elizabeth Webb examines the number of people in England with coronavirus and the effectiveness of vaccine boosters.
Dr Pragya Agarwal, author of Sway: Unravelling Unconscious Bias, wonders whether ageism could be a victim of coronavirus.
How a depiction of dementia highlights the importance of providing resources for people living with the illness.
On the 75th anniversary of Windrush, Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Age UK, considers the past, present and future of the Windrush Generation.
Joining Forces is a Ministry of Defence-funded project to support the quality of life and wellbeing of veterans born before 1950 and their family and carers
expert and presenter of BBC Radio 4's Moneybox, explains why it's important to make a will. Your will should cover your whole estate, so it's a good idea to draw up a list of your assets and debts. Then you ... you have a clear idea of how much it's worth, which can help you decide how to distribute it. Assets that typically make up an estate include: any property you own (in the UK or abroad) savings in banks
Age UK's Ageing While Black report examines how people of Black Caribbean heritage are experiencing getting older.
Veterans are able to claim a number of benefits