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  1. Diwali

    Vinal Karania, Research Manager at Age UK, explains the significance of Diwali and how it's celebrated.

  2. Why the Government is wrong to change the pension credit rules

    Blog written by Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, on the changes to the pension credit rules.

  3. Overcoming financial difficulties in winter

    We share nine practical tips to older people keep financial woes at bay during the winter months.

  4. Specialist housing options

    Age UK look at specialist housing options for older people, including shared ownership, retirement villages, Abbeyfield developments, and almshouses.

  5. Trace your family tree

    We aim to answer your questions about genealogy, and look at what's involved and how you can get started.

  6. The Winter Fuel Payment: we did it!

    Government announced that they would cut the Winter Fuel payment so that only those receiving Pension Credit or other means-tested benefits would receive it.    The WPF cut had a significant impact over ... the winter — 9.1 million people aged 66+ said they were cold in their own homes in January.   We argued that at least 2.5 million older people in poverty or just above the poverty line and disabled

  7. Responding to the cost of living crisis

    people, especially those on lower incomes, the years since the pandemic have been characterised by cutting back. As food and energy prices soar, some have found themselves in a cycle of tough choices – ... – turn off the heating or skip hot meals? Sacrifice social opportunities or forgo support at home? In late 2022, following polling which showed that the most disadvantaged older people feared they would

  8. Health decline and housing

    Our homes play a major role in mental and physical health, especially as we age, but why is this connection ignored?

  9. Handyperson services for older people

    older people extra help with small practical jobs to make their lives easier and safer around the home.

  10. What is sheltered housing?

    If you want to live independently but in a smaller, easier-to-manage home, with support, then read this article from Age UK about sheltered housing.

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