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Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
A range of products to help you make the most of later life are available through Age UK Trading, with profits given to the charity.
Read Age UK's helpful money guides covering topics such as State pension, Attendance allowance and Council Tax Reduction.
Winter Fuel Payment is an annual payment to help with heating costs during the colder months. Read more from Age UK.
Going without hot water and heating is bad news at any time of year, but particularly in the colder months. Find out how you can look after your boiler with Age UK.
living crisis turned Peter’s retirement upside down, Age UK’s supported him to claim Attendance Allowance and find peace of mind.
announced for 2026-27. Age UK outlines the main changes affecting older people, including Attendance Allowance, State Pension, Pension Credit and Universal Credit.
advice from Age UK on claiming benefits and entitlements, including pension credit, attendance allowance, council tax benefit and many more.
As energy costs rise and the cold weather sets in, many older people will be deciding between heating and eating. Support our campaign to protect older people from unaffordable energy bills.
Allotments like the one run by Age UK Hereforeshire & Worcestershire allow older people to garden, keep fit and socialise.
The Age UK Business Directory allows older people to find trustworthy tradepeople and local services. Each business we list has first been inspected by Age UK staff.
energy bills this winter. Winter Fuel Payment This is an annual tax-free payment to help with heating costs. In winter 2025-26, a household is entitled to receive it if someone living there was born ... receiving Pension Credit , Income Support , income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or income-related Employment and Support Allowance , you may be able to get a Budgeting Loan to help with unexpected expenses