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  1. Accessible travel tips and information

    tips, pointers and useful websites for those travelling with a wheelchair, limited mobility or disability.

  2. Veterans welcome a new generation of soldiers

    from Joining Forces Age UK Portsmouth were recently invited to see a new generation of soldiers passing out at Arming Training Centre (ATC) Pirbright. We joined them to see what happened on the day.

  3. Employment and Support Allowance: Amounts & Eligibility

    Support Allowance (ESA) is support for anyone who has limited work capabilities due to an illness or disability. Read more from Age UK.

  4. Stories of Painful Journeys

    below. 'Amazingly, I don't qualify for hospital transport' - Peter, 79 ‘I have a disease which make me pass out in cold weather and affects my mobility. I also have active epilepsy, so I’m unable to drive. ... alone - that hurts.’ Write to your MP to demand better hospital transport 'It's a nightmare to change bus three times' - Subash, 69 Subash, 69, has Parkinson’s and diabetes. He has to go for regular hospital

  5. Questions to ask before travelling

    Take a look at our article on what to ask when booking a holiday if you have limited mobility, disability or care needs.

  6. Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

    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.

  7. Switched Off: Save free TV for older people

    get away with handing over concessions like the TV licence, it might start looking at things like bus passes and the winter fuel allowance next. So we're going to press the Government harder than ever about

  8. Eye health

    If you’re registered as blind or partially sighted, you may receive: a Disabled Person’s Railcard a bus pass a reduction in your council tax bill (known as Council Tax Support) car parking ... Also, if you're registered as blind or partially sighted, this will strengthen any claims for disability benefits, such as Attendance Allowance.

  9. Change your personal details

    tell us how you wish to be contacted in the future or you need to tell us about a person who has passed away.

  10. Voter ID rules in England

    Due to changes that were introduced in October 2023, you'll need to bring photo ID to the polling station to be able to vote in elections in England.

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