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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.
Accessing health services can feel complicated. Read Age UK's information and advice for older people on finding and using health services.
Information about Age Co legal services.
How our Telephone Friendship Service is offering older people new ways to be creative.
guidance and support. Local Age UKs are continuing to integrate their telephone information and advice services with the Age UK Advice Line. During 2015-2016, we provided £1.8 million in funding for information
Ruth Lowe explains why we need more volunteers for the Age UK Telephone Friendship Service and how rewarding the service is for older people and their telephone friends alike.
Approaches to Reducing Loneliness: a programme run by local Age UKs to test and improve loneliness service provisions.
Roger Evans, Advice Line Operations Manager at Age UK explains the changes and challenges facing the service this Christmas.
How a vital service from Age UK York is helping older pet owners to stay united with their animal companions.
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.
transport Age UK runs door to door transport services for older people in some parts of the country. These either take the form of: Wheelchair-accessible minibus services Befriending schemes, where the befriender ... older people to arrange transport with a local provider, such as Dial-a-Bus or the Royal Voluntary Service . There may be a small charge to cover the cost of petrol. Older people who are frail and have mobility