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  1. Things to think about when making Christmas plans

    The questions families should be asking themselves to make an informed decision about plans this Christmas.

  2. Changes to immigration status - what is an eVisa?

    Physical documents to record your immigration status are being replaced with a new digital system known as an eVisa. Find out more from Age UK.

  3. 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

  4. How to help when someone you know is bereaved

    no planned Zoom celebrations. Instead, I’ll phone my sister, we’ll raise a glass of wine to her memory and chat about how she would have managed a whole year of lockdown and discuss her grandchildren ... individual things that helped me manage my loss are very personal - long walks in nature, listening to memorable music, and reading about other people’s experiences towards death and dying helped

  5. Getting active when you're not sure where to start

    Want to become more active but not sure where to start? Find out more from Age UK.

  6. What to do if you're feeling down at Christmas

    friends and family. We reached out to our friends at Mind to ask them for some tips for looking after yourself and deal with these difficult feelings this Christmas. What to do about feeling down There are ... being able to do the things you normally would, or feeling lonely. Here are some things you could try to help alleviate these feelings: Find ways to connect with others. You could make plans to have phone

  7. Say no to ageism on International Day of Older Persons

    dignity and respect Negativity about ageing and older people is pervasive in our society. Age UK works to stamp out ageism and age discrimination, challenging the stereotyping of older people. Birthday cards ... others; stereotypical depictions of older people in popular culture and in the media. If we were to make similar comments about gender or race, this would be (rightly) seen as unacceptable and offensive

  8. 5 reasons to celebrate Age UK’s Silver Sunday

    of activities and events celebrating the contributions older people make to society. There’s no shortage of activities to choose from: last year’s Silver Sunday saw around 50,000 participants ... from afternoon tea parties to week-long festivals. So, ahead of Silver Sunday 2025, we’ve highlighted 5 of the top reasons why people of all ages should come together to celebrate older people this

  9. Who can you give your lottery winnings to?

    you share the jackpot with? Age UK Lottery takes a closer look at who you could give your winnings to.

  10. How important is creative and cultural participation to our wellbeing?

    What makes later life worth living? That is one of the questions that Age UK has been attempting to answer through our recent research on wellbeing.

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