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  1. Overcoming financial difficulties in winter

    We share nine practical tips to older people keep financial woes at bay during the winter months.

  2. Disabled Facilities Grants & other help to get home adaptations and equipment

    free disability equipment or small adaptations from your local council, or to a Disabled Facilities Grant for larger adaptations. Find out more with Age UK.

  3. Help us to help you this winter

    the virus but also to their friends, family and relatives, who risk catching flu  too. Last winter we saw the significant effect that flu can have on people's health, and in turn how it stretches ... people in England eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination, and for other tips on staying well this winter, head to www.nhs.uk/staywell . Jane Cummings

  4. Keeping warm and well in winter

    As we get older, changes to our bodies mean that cold weather and winter bugs affect us more than they used to. But there are things you can do to stay warm and well. Find out more with Age UK.

  5. Looking out for loneliness this winter

    Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Age UK, examines why winter can be so difficult for older people and how we can all help offer support this Christmas.

  6. World secrets of staying happy in winter

    Winter can be cold, dark and depressing. Does it have to be? We spoke to author and journalist Helen Russell, who's spent the past 6 years researching the secrets of keeping a sunny disposition. For her ... drink, and get hygge – you'll thank yourself for it. The Danes are also used to very long, harsh winters. So how do they cope with that and still stay one of the happiest nations in the world? "Acceptance

  7. Helping more people stay well through winter

    As the colder weather and winter bugs bite, Age UK is expecting there to be more older people in need of support. You can help us be there when we’re needed most.

  8. The Winter Fuel Payment: we did it!

    Campaign with us to help save the Winter Fuel Payment for struggling pensioners.

  9. Supporting older people to stay well this winter

    Influencing team answers your questions about the best ways for older people to stay healthy this winter.

  10. How to keep your hands and feet warm in winter

    keeping warm in winter is especially important as we get older because the cold affects us more than it used to.  The development of this information was supported by an educational grant from Seqirus

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