Free to call 8am – 7pm 365 days a year
Get a free weekly friendship call. We'll match you with one of our volunteers. Our service is flexible to suit the different needs of everyone who takes part.
Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
A range of products to help you make the most of later life are available through Age UK Trading, with profits given to the charity.
Age UK runs programmes across the UK to improve older people's physical and mental wellbeing. Find out more.
Trans describes people whose gender identity differs from their sex. Age UK provide transgender information and advice.
hugely popular day centres aim to improve the quality of life for older people by helping them to be independent and be with other people.
Age UK explains how our befriending service works, and meet some of the older people who have benefited from befriending.
healthy, it’s important to brush and floss your teeth and to see a dentist regularly. Some people find toothbrushing and flossing difficult because of arthritis or weakness in their arms or ... Find a dentist on the NHS website Your area might also have a dental access centre, which can treat people who don’t have a regular NHS dentist. Contact your local NHS Area Team if you aren’t
Find out how Age UK is supporting older people to get online through programmes that increase skills and confidence.
Many local Age UKs operate handyperson services. These services offer older people extra help with small practical jobs to make their lives easier and safer around the home.
Find out about training courses for older people on computers. Age UK computer training courses explain things clearly in plain English to help you get online.
Age UK works alongside other community organisations to provide door-to-door transport for older people to help them to maintain their independence.
do if you're too ill to visit your GP, and what services GP practices should offer people aged 75 and over, and people with long-term conditions.