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  1. Ageism and the virus that doesn’t discriminate

    Sway: Unravelling Unconscious Bias, examines the prejudices we hold, often unknowingly, as individuals and societies. But with all of us experiencing the same sense of isolation many older people deal with ... over bigotry? The coronavirus outbreak will fundamentally alter the way we live for years to come. And while it might be difficult to imagine some of these changes being positive, what if it changed perceptions

  2. Clothes, careers and community: the impact of charity shops

    The Assistant Manager at the Age UK shop in Tamworth discusses the value of giving time, and how charity shops help make a difference.

  3. How to keep your hands and feet warm in winter

    It's important to keep your hands, feet and head warm as the weather gets colder. Find out more with Age UK.

  4. Lucky charms and rituals from around the world

    no to a bit of good luck. Keep reading to see the lucky charms and rituals from around the world. Keep reading to see the lucky charms and rituals from around the world. When it comes to playing the lottery ... lottery, none of us would say no to a bit of good luck. And many of us have superstitions that we hope will bring us just that. Using that lucky pen, finding a money spider, crossing our fingers, hanging

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

    new report explores the striking impact of creative and cultural activities. Read our report On this page, we cover some of the key themes: Creative and cultural participation is the top-most contributor ... around creative and cultural participation – what it is, who does what, and how it differs depending on people's overall level of wellbeing. It told us that participating in creative and cultural activities

  6. How every Age UK Weekly Lottery and Raffle entry helps

    Play the Age UK Weekly Lottery and Raffle and help us be there for people in later life, providing information and advice, supporting local programmes and more.

  7. Helping older people stay safe and well at home

    How Age UK is running programmes across the country to help older people stay safe, warm and comfortable in their own homes.

  8. The bedroom tax: how it works and who it affects

    harder to cover your rent. Here’s everything you need to know about how it works, who it affects, and what you can do if you’re struggling. The bedroom tax is a reduction in your Housing Benefit ... ‘spare’. This means you will need to make up the difference between the benefit for your housing costs and your rent using other funds. The Bedroom Tax only affects people who are renting council or Housing

  9. How to manage and save money this winter

    entitled to a bit of extra financial support, and a few simple changes could help save you money this winter.  Winter is a good time to check your finances and make sure you're receiving the benefits you’re ... Cold Weather Payment If it's very cold where you live (at or below 0 degrees) for a period of time, and you're receiving certain benefits, you may be eligible to receive £25 a week for each 7-day period

  10. Your brain – what it is and what it does

    The human brain is responsible for everything you do, think, feel and say. Age UK explain what the brain is, what it does and how it works.

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