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  1. Howzat for ageing better!

    How walking cricket is helping Sara to achieve a healthier, more independent later life.

  2. Tackling loneliness on the pitch

    the Minister responsible for tackling the loneliness agenda, found out more about the benefits of walking football.

  3. An Age UK fundraiser's story

    John Farmer turned 70 this year and decided to walk 70 miles for Age UK to celebrate the milestone. Watch our video to witness his journey.

  4. How to set up your digital volunteer ID

    We've produced a handy guide to walk you through the steps to set up your Age UK digital ID card.

  5. Run Your Age

    Run, jog or walk a distance based on your age throughout January! Leave the excesses of Christmas behind, raise funds for Age UK and help older people get the support they need.

  6. Getting active when you're not sure where to start

    for you. You could start by:  getting up and stretching if you've been sat down for a while walking to the shops instead of driving or choosing a parking space a bit further away from the shops if ... chair-based exercises doing some gardening or heading out for a walk cycling, jogging or swimming sports such as tennis, squash or walking football joining a local dance class.  The most important

  7. What is domestic abuse?

    perpetrated by someone you're connected to, such as a partner or relative. Do you feel like you're walking on eggshells? Are you worried about how someone might react? If so, you're not alone – and ... be nice, but Brenda feels like she's walking on eggshells. Peter's put a strict daily routine in place and Brenda feels there will be consequences if she doesn't stick to it and do as Peter says. She's worried

  8. Blue Badge scheme - benefits, eligibility and ow to apply

    might otherwise be able to.  If you have a terminal illness that means you can’t walk or find walking very difficult, you might qualify for a Blue Badge. You might need an SR1 form, so contact

  9. Helping older people to keep active

    help to maintain independence, prevent ill health, reduce loneliness, and improve wellbeing. Walking Tennis Walking Tennis is a slower version of the traditional game – but just as much fun. It's great ... new friends and enjoy being part of a team. Find out more Walking Football The Football Association, Sport England and Age UK ran a walking football programme, with the goal of reaching more than 1,000

  10. Why it's time to act now to age better

    possible. Thinking of the word ‘ageing’ and your mind may conjure up images of frailty, walking sticks, or perhaps a well-used armchair. These kinds of pervasive stereotypes mean that, as a society

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