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  1. Universal Credit

    Universal Credit is a new benefit gradually being introduced nationally. It will eventually replace a number of existing benefits. Find out more from Age UK.

  2. Numbers of coronavirus deaths – understanding the statistics

    Dr Elizabeth Webb examines the numbers of coronavirus deaths, and which sources we can trust for an accurate picture.

  3. Staying creative in later life

    How our Telephone Friendship Service is offering older people new ways to be creative.

  4. Chess: friendship across the board

    Caitlin, a volunteer for our telephone friendship service, explains how chess lessons brought her and her friend Sydney closer together.

  5. A special bond

    Linda, a member of the Age UK Telephone Friendship Service, discusses her relationship with her great-grandson, Cayden.

  6. The best friends who have never met

    Flora and her telephone befriender Wendy speak to Age UK about what makes their bond so special.

  7. Volunteers providing exercises by phone

    Age UK Wandsworth has introduced Active Chats, which sees volunteers provide telephone befriending with gentle seated exercise.

  8. A passion for pets

    Age UK talks to Ann, who uses the Age UK Telephone Friendship Service, about her lifelong devotion to animals and the many benefits of owning pets.

  9. Michael's story

    from Age UK's Christmas appeal, discusses the isolation he's experienced and how calls with his telephone befriender help.

  10. Are landlines being phased out?

    Landline aren't being phased out, but the UK’s telephone network is being upgraded, which means that landline services are changing. Find out more with Age UK.

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