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  1. Moving back to the UK after living abroad

    Information and advice for people who have moved abroad in retirement, and are now looking to return to the UK. Find out from Age UK.

  2. How to manage and save money this winter

    From energy bills to Christmas presents, winter can be an expensive time of year. Make sure you’re getting all the help you’re entitled to.

  3. What's it like to be an Age UK befriender?

    Deirdre decided to volunteer as a befriender for older people with her local Age UK after she retired. She's now friends with an older person who is living with dementia.

  4. Brexit could worsen broken care system for older people

    Age UK are urging the government to put measures in place to allow EU nationals to continue to come to the UK to work as paid care staff.

  5. Volunteers providing exercises by phone

    Volunteers learn a new way to assist with wellbeing Age UK Wandsworth has introduced Active Chats, which sees trained volunteers deliver chair exercises over the phone as a new way to assist with the physical ... physical and mental wellbeing of older people in the area. Volunteers contribute to the work of the Age UK’s network in a variety of ways, with new initiatives being added all the time. One such addition

  6. Don't turn a blind eye to abuse in older people

    Age UK's Policy Manager for Equality and Human Rights explains ways to better protect older victims of domestic abuse.

  7. 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.

  8. Why we should all be encouraged to talk about death and dying

    about death and dying Being able to talk gives us all the opportunity to share any worries, fears or wishes. This week (14th-18th May) is Dying Matters Week , a campaign to raise awareness of the importance ... death and bereavement. We all seem to find it difficult to have conversations with people we love about death and dying. It brings up uncomfortable emotions so we tend to shy away from it. Talking about death

  9. Everyone providing care to older people should have the flu vaccine

    getting a flu jab If you care for older people, whether in a care home or their own home, it's important to get vaccinated against flu. Age UK's Clinical Lead answers some of the most common questions – and ... systems become less efficient as we age. In later life the symptoms can be more severe, take longer to recover from, and even become life-threatening. This means it’s vital that staff working in care homes

  10. Government must act now to avert disaster in our care homes

    Age UK's Charity Director says the Government must act now to protect vulnerable older people and the workers caring for them.

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