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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.
Gather your favourite people together for an outdoor fundraiser in aid of Age UK.
tips, pointers and useful websites for those travelling with a wheelchair, limited mobility or disability.
Yemi tell us about the people and issues that inspired them to run this year's London Marathon in aid of Age UK.
We want you to really enjoy fundraising in aid of Age UK, so always take time to ensure your fundraising is both safe and legal.
Take a look at our article on what to ask when booking a holiday if you have limited mobility, disability or care needs.
Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people aged between 16 and 64 who because of long-term illness or disability. Read more from Age UK.
Support Allowance (ESA) is support for anyone who has limited work capabilities due to an illness or disability. Read more from Age UK.
a number of optical aids and gadgets that can assist your vision and help you stay as independent as possible for as long as possible. You’re most likely to need different aids for different activities ... activities, such as reading a book or watching television. The simplest optical aids are special magnifiers, which can help with tasks such as reading a newspaper. You can get hand-held magnifiers, or magnifiers
first call is from a man who says that he needs help to pay his heating bills. He tells Amanda he is disabled and has to have his heating on constantly when the weather is colder. Amanda arranges to send some ... 9.15am: Lucy receives an enquiry via webchat from a woman wanting advice about disability aids and equipment. Lucy provides the contact details of a local organisation who can offer the advice
Universal Credit Disabled Facilities Grants For larger home adaptations, such as installing ramps and fitting specialist equipment in the kitchen or bathroom, you may qualify for a Disabled Facilities Grant ... Grant. This can be used to cover a wide range of adaptations. Find out more about Disabled Facilities Grants Carer's Allowance If you have a friend or family member who looks after you for at least 35 hours