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  1. Stories of Painful Journeys

    how painful their journeys are in their own words below. 'Amazingly, I don't qualify for hospital transport' - Peter, 79 ‘I have a disease which make me pass out in cold weather and affects my mobility. I ... small distances, so its painful walking between buses. ‘Amazingly, I don’t qualify for hospital transport. Apparently, I am too sufficiently able-bodied. I would dread to think how bad I would have to be

  2. Campaign with older people

    authority or newspaper. Click on the campaigns above to find out how you can support them. Christine York Like many older people, my 94-year-old father-in-law relies on his TV for company, entertainment and

  3. An Age UK fundraiser's story

    at the 1982 European championships, seven years later he ran across the US, from Los Angeles to New York, in 64 days. But he wasn't done there. “In the build up to my birthday, I happened to hear about Bruce’s

  4. Painful Journeys

    We did it! Your campaigning prompted a national review into patient transport services, and the NHS has now taken many of our crucial recommendations on board. Thank you for making it happen. Thousands ... to and from hospital. Our system for getting older people to hospital isn't fit-for-purpose... Transporting older people to and from hospital costs the NHS and the Government millions of pounds a year Yet

  5. Inspiring action in Race Equality Week

    After the war, she continued her work of care and advocacy by founding The Home for the Aged in New York, one of the first care homes for Black Americans. This home provided sanctuary for those with conditions

  6. The magic of music and volunteering

    pleasure is illustrated when Leon embarks on a solo number, performing a rousing version of New York, New York. In acknowledgement of where we are, though, he changes the lyrics to ‘North Shields, North

  7. Staying safe information guide

    covers: boosting security around your home fire and electrical safety safety in taxis and on public transport what to do if you receive a suspicious email. It also includes a glossary of important digital terms

  8. Steve's story

    And one passion led to another; on shore leave on one of his naval adventures, Steve visited the New York World’s Fair, where he discovered hand drumming – a love he still has to this day, having

  9. How every Age UK Weekly Lottery and Raffle entry helps

    older people. With your support, we've helped to raise £73.8* million since 2005. From free transport to lunch clubs, information and advice to research, you're helping us support older people across

  10. Loneliness research and resources

    Government on how best to tackle this challenge. From investing in digital skills to improving transport services and supporting the voluntary sector, we’re calling for a reinvigorated effort to

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