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  1. What the NHS 10 Year Plan means for older people

    3 big changes The Age UK Health Influencing team discusses the key points addressed by the new NHS 10 Year Plan, and how they could impact older people. In Autumn 2024, the Labour Government committed ... sector , and following extensive public consultation, the 10 Year Plan was launched on 3 July. It commits to achieving 3 ‘shifts’ in how the NHS operates:  moving care from hospitals into

  2. Arthur's D-Day story

    Arthur Thompson, a 95-year-old D-Day veteran from Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland's Joining Forces project, shares his experiences.

  3. The Renters' Rights Act

    Renters’ Rights Act became law on 27 October 2025. The measures of the act will be introduced in 3 stages, with the first phase of changes taking effect on 1 May 2026. It provides new safeguards for ... private rented sector. These will give tenants greater security in their homes and stronger rights. Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions will be abolished. Landlords will need a legal reason (ground)

  4. Spiced Christmas sponge cake

    plain flour 3 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 375g golden caster sugar 1 1/2 tsp mixed spice 1/2 tsp salt 280-300ml buttermilk 225ml vegetable oil 1 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 3 large free ... make the cake look even more Christmassy. Or get some gold food spray (available in the home baking section at most large supermarkets) and make your cake sparkle.

  5. 'Care deserts' mean older people aren’t getting the care they need

    are finding it increasingly difficult to keep trading on the basis of council-funded places alone. 3 million graphic But added to this, the number of vacancies for registered social care nurses has tripled ... them. In real terms, there are 8000 fewer nurses now than in 2012. This lack of nurses means vast sections of the country are suffering from a shortage of care providers, and many older people have to travel

  6. A special day at the Jet Age Museum

    Veterans from Age UK Gloucestershire visited the county's Jet Age Museum, where they celebrated the success of Joining Forces in the area.

  7. Gogglebox cast learns more about loneliness

    The cast of the award-winning show learned more about Age UK campaign with Cadbury to tackle loneliness.

  8. Who are SSAFA?

    SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity, provides lifelong support to our Armed Forces, veterans and their families

  9. Renewing your driving licence at 70

    safe behind the wheel, you’re required to renew your driving licence when you turn 70, and every 3 years after that.

  10. Modern slavery and human trafficking statement

    provided on behalf of Age UK and its subsidiary companies and charities and is made pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (‘the Act’). It constitutes Age UK’s statement ... to increase our ability to identify potential risks. This statement is made pursuant to Part 6, section 54 of the Act and constitutes Age UK’s anti-slavery and human trafficking statement for the

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