Skip to content
Please donate

Search Age UK

Site search

People also searched for: nhs continuing care, medication details in fridge, yoga class

  1. Understanding polypharmacy

    Health Influencing team explains polypharmacy, its impact on older people's health and the cost to the NHS.

  2. Social care and coronavirus

    With the NHS being promised everything it needs to fight coronavirus (COVID-19), Caroline Abraham wonders whether social care will get a look in too.

  3. Free prescriptions for over 60s

    over 60 in the UK gets free prescriptions and eye tests, but you may be entitled to help with other NHS health costs too. Find out from Age UK.

  4. State of Health and Care of Older People in England 2024

    Age UK's report finds older people are struggling due to insufficient access to high quality NHS treatment, as well as social care, and that the system is under-prepared for population ageing.

  5. Talking helps

    NHS talking therapies can really help when you're feeling low, anxious or out of sorts. They’re proven to work – and they can work particularly well for older people.

  6. Shingles symtoms, prevention & treatment

    usually forms on one side of your body. You might be eligible for a free shingles vaccine on the NHS. Find out more on Age UK.

  7. Care homes information guide

    care home, for yourself or a loved one, can feel daunting. Our guide can help you make an informed choice that's right for you.

  8. Fighting With Pride

    Twin sisters Jean and Jo came from a military background, so joining the Army was an obvious choice. Sadly, their experiences of homophobia left a mark on them both, bringing an end to their careers in

  9. New data on the health and care of over-50s

    financially in a way that they never expected to be at this point in their lives. Many made difficult choices to cut back on heating and food last winter and expected to be doing the same this winter. To capture ... Less than half (48%) were confident that any medical problem they had would be dealt with by the NHS. More than a quarter (26%) rarely or never leave their home for social activities. Three quarters (75%)

  10. Look after your thinking skills

    engaging in new activities are linked with better thinking skills in later life. Some lifestyle choices increase the risk of more decline.  This includes smoking. In addition, some health conditions ... be possible, but this can be very slow so it’s better to stop sooner rather than later. About the NHS Stop Smoking service 3. Have regular check-ups Have check-ups with your doctor to see if you have high

Become part of our story

Sign up today

Back to top