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  1. Is a lengthy lockdown for older people on the way?

    Charity Director Caroline Abrahams ponders what a prolonged lockdown for older people as part of the Government's 'exit plan' will mean.

  2. Save our community transport

    The Department for Transport is planning to change the rules for minibus services. Write to your MP and urge them to stop this change. Find out more on Age UK.

  3. Our benefits package

    Age UK staff enjoy a wide range of benefits, including a competitive pension, a Bupa cash plan, discounts at selected retailers, and childcare vouchers. Read below for full details.

  4. Apply for a medal

    If you're eligible, you can apply for a medal for time spent in the armed forces

  5. A passion for pets

    “They're my family.” Ann, a member of the Age UK Telephone Friendship Service, discusses her lifelong devotion to animals and the many benefits of owning pets. “You could have a diamond ring, and it wouldn't ... Papillon Hope and Jack Russell Scampy (both aged 14) for company.  Ann, who lives in West Suffolk, has been working with dog rescue charities for more than 30 years and has rescued 10 herself. “They

  6. A recipe for camaraderie

    the menu. Food plays an important role in our lives. As well as providing vital nutrition, it can be a means of bringing people together. Meanwhile, developing cooking skills can also help us feel more self-sufficient ... confidence or knowledge to prepare healthy meals for ourselves or others. There can be specific barriers for older men wanting to develop their cookery skills, for example – from different generational

  7. Apply for a place

    Take on an open water challenge for charity and fundraise for older people while you swim.

  8. A time for thanks

    unpaid, who play a crucial role supporting our older population. Everyone who supports our older population deserves our gratitude, which is why I offer heartfelt thanks on behalf of Age UK for all you have ... far this year, and will do during this Christmas period. Living with the pandemic As I write there is a sense of déjà vu: like last year, Christmas is almost upon us and talk of ‘lockdown’

  9. Neighbour disputes: noise, anti-social behaviour, planning & boundary issues

    At one point or another, many of us have to deal with nuisance neighbours, planning disputes or anti-social behaviour. This page explains what to do and what rights you have. Whether it's music or TV, ... frustrating to have noisy neighbours. How much of a problem it is depends on how often it occurs and when. For instance, noise in the day can be less of a disturbance than noise late at night. If you're

  10. Legal issues

    Information and advice on legal issues for older people, including wills, power of attorney and what to do when someone dies.

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