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  1. Eva's story

    Eva, a storyteller from our Age UK's Christmas appeal, discusses the support she's found following the loss of her beloved husband.

  2. Terry's story

    A very different Christmas Terry’s wife of 56 years died suddenly 18 months ago. Taken into hospital for routine checks after collapsing, Glenda’s heart stopped on the way to the hospital ... limbo. “There was always the two of us, but since my wife died and I’m on my own, it’s a big house to rattle about in, and that’s when I find it the worst,” he says. “There

  3. Ted's story

    opportunities to get out and about become sparser. “It’s harder in the winter,” Ted explains. “It’s depressing, and it’s long.” When 88-year-old Ted stays home, where he lives ... your own,” says Ted . “I miss being able to give Jess a little cuddle and a kiss. She was my life.” Decades of devotion Jess had always been there. Having met in primary school, Ted and

  4. Jeanette's story

    Jeanette, a storyteller for Age UK's autumn appeal, discusses loneliness, the cost of living, and how Age UK helped.

  5. Margaret's resilience

    “I’ve always been resilient, because I was left on my own so much,” she reveals. “So, I’m quite a logical thinker, and I do all my own DIY… I do everything.” Margaret also ... “I loved it,” she says. “I lived with my gran until I got married, so I love older people. I always have. “As part of my volunteering, I used to go and dish the dinner up for them

  6. Sumita's support

    discusses International Women’s Day, how this year’s theme of ‘inspiring inclusion’ chimes with her experiences, and why a life of work helping others prepared her to embrace Age UK’s support.

  7. Michael's story

    Michael, a storyteller from Age UK's Christmas appeal, discusses the isolation he's experienced and how calls with his telephone befriender help.

  8. Jobseeker's Allowance

    New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) is a benefit for people who are actively looking for work. Use Age UK's benefit calculator to check how much you could get.

  9. Mother's Day

    For Mother's Day, we share these accounts of the difference three special mums continue to make.

  10. Tom's incredible feet

    ” he says. “I did my first ever fell run in Hong Kong in 1963, and that was quite fun. In the 1970s I was a guide for ramblers and led trips in the Alps, and then I ran my own walking holiday business ... Britain.” Then in 2004, at the age of 67, Tom decided to take on his first marathon. He’s since run around 25 more. And while Tom stopped doing marathons four years ago, he still runs regular

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