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  1. Save free prescriptions for 60-65 year olds

    We need your help to ensure the Government knows changes to qualifying age for free prescriptions will affect people.

  2. The life cycle of Dr Norman Lazarus

    bike ride for Age UK, his academic research, and the secret to getting the most out of later life. Tracing 55 miles from the capital to the south coast, the London to Brighton cycle ride isn’t for the ... “I’m only 89, so really I’m still young,” he remarks with a smile. Long-distance cycling has been a passion of Norman’s since he took up the sport in his 50s. “I wanted

  3. A special day at the Jet Age Museum

    veterans from Joining Forces Gloucestershire gathered at the county's Jet Age Museum. The visit served a dual purpose: to reflect upon the project's success in this area and, with November approaching, to

  4. Introduce a furlough-style scheme to protect high-risk workers

    We call on the Government to introduce a furlough-style scheme for those who are shielding or high-risk and cannot safely return to work. No one should have to choose between their job and their health

  5. Campaigning for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing

    Age UK is calling for the Government to establish a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing for England who would act as an independent champion to ensure that older people are considered in decisions

  6. Shining a spotlight on domestic abuse in older people

    because until recently older people were invisible in official statistics – until 2021, following a successful campaign by Age UK , people aged 75 and older weren’t asked about their experiences ... It can be psychological, emotional, physical, sexual, economic, or a pattern of coercive control – and the perpetrator could be a partner, ex-partner or adult child. The official statistics tell us

  7. The Rainbow Café: a much-needed safe space

    How Age UK Richmond upon Thames' Rainbow Café is providing a welcoming community for local LGBT+ older people.

  8. 5 ways to make 2019 a happy new year

    January is a great time to take the first step towards a new goal, whether you want to feel fitter, take control of your money or try a new activity.

  9. Why we need a single workplace pensions regulator

    Why we need a single workplace pensions regulator

  10. Are we really ready for a cashless society?

    the cashless society arriving without appropriate planning and preparation. Many people will adjust and adapt to a world without cash, but banks have had some spectacular IT problems which have closed down ... circumstances, cash is a very useful reserve facility which keeps our transactional economy going. Almost 3 million people are reliant on cash completely, and for more than 25m, it is still a necessity. More

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