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  1. The Great Winter Bag Drop

    This winter, Age UK charity shops need your donations to help beat loneliness.

  2. State Pension

    The State Pension is a regular payment made to you by the government once you reach State Pension age. Find out more from Age UK.

  3. Looking after your health and money this winter

    We can help you stay well during winter – from beating the winter blues to making sure your home is warm enough. Find out more with Age UK.

  4. Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

    Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people aged between 16 and 64 who because of long-term illness or disability. Read more from Age UK.

  5. Winter illnesses

    In winter, cold weather and spending more time indoors mean illnesses spread more easily. Find out more about what you can do to protect yourself and stay well from Age UK.

  6. Cold Weather Payment

    Cold Weather Payment is £25 a week for each 7 day period of cold weather. This only applies between 1 November and 31 March each year. Find out more from Age UK.

  7. Free prescriptions for over 60s

    Everyone aged over 60 in the UK gets free prescriptions and eye tests, but you may be entitled to help with other NHS health costs too. Find out from Age UK.

  8. Explaining the energy crisis and what can be done about it

    Age UK's Policy and Research officer David Southgate explains the Government’s options for supporting older people this winter.

  9. Why can winter be such a challenging time for older people?

    The Age UK Health Influencing team details how older people can be supported to stay well this winter.

  10. Making sure ‘no one has no one' this winter

    Age UK's Charity Director discusses the importance of being there for older people during a winter unlike any before.

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