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  1. What is domestic abuse?

    Domestic abuse is abuse that's perpetrated by someone you're connected to, such as a partner or relative. Find out more from Age UK.

  2. What is WhatsApp?

    WhatsApp is a messaging app that uses the internet. It's an easy way to stay connected with loved ones. We've brought together information and advice on how to download and use WhatsApp.

  3. What is probate?

    estate. If you need a grant of probate, you'll need to apply for it online or by post. If you're the executor, you'll need to value the estate of the person who's died. Start with everything that they owned ... recommends having items worth more than £500 valued professionally. Find out more about valuing an estate on GOV.UK Before you report the value of the estate, check if you need to send details of the

  4. What is respite care?

    Respite care is the term used for services that enable you to take a break from caring by temporarily caring for the person you usually care for. It's important to take a break from caring if you need ... you care for them better, for longer. Respite care is the term used for services that enable you to take a break from caring. A respite care service is provided to the person you care for, to temporarily

  5. What is sheltered housing?

    Sheltered housing (sometimes known as retirement housing) is a type of housing which you can buy or rent that has support such as staff, emergency alarms and social activities. Find out if it's the right

  6. What is a lottery rollover?

    You may have heard the term 'rollover' but what does this actually mean? Have a read to find out. Let’s face it - we’ve all imagined winning the lottery at some point, and you may have played ... but what exactly does this mean? To find out more about rollovers and the impact they have on the lottery games you play, keep reading.  What is a rollover? In a nutshell, a lottery rollover is when

  7. Age UK's new storytelling strategy

    At Age UK, we use stories in lots of different ways. They paint an accurate picture of what life is like for older people, their families, friends and carers in the UK today.

  8. What's it like to be an Age UK befriender?

    befriender for older people with her local Age UK after she retired. She's now friends with an older person who is living with dementia.

  9. Is there an increased risk of coronavirus for BAME older people?

    There’s evidence that coronavirus presents higher risks for people who are BAME. But what can we say about BAME older people?

  10. What is a carer's assessment?

    If you're a carer, a good first step to getting support is to arrange a carer's assessment with your local council. Find out more with Age UK.

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