advice and friendship, to local support and activities, we’re here when we’re needed most. Here to help Information and advice A lot can change as we get older. That’s why it’s good to know there’s expert ... available whenever you need it. Through our Age UK Advice Line‚ free publications and website we’ll help make sure you have access to accurate, impartial information and advice on topics including care,
Care homes checklist. Things to look out for and questions to ask. AgeUKIL5 2 Making the most of your checklist. We’ve put this checklist together to help you find the best care home for you. The first ... suggests questions you might like to ask when you’re visiting care homes. The second section (page 13) is there for when you’ve picked a care home that’s suitable for you. It covers some of the things you might
AgeUKIG57 Dealing with debt problems. Getting help with debt. 2 What is debt? Put simply, debt is owing money. People generally find themselves in debt when their outgoings are more than their income ... difficulty with budgeting. But usually, it’s a result of life changes such as illness, divorce or job loss. Not all debt is a problem – but whatever you owe, it can be a worry. If your debt is weighing
Page 1 of 14 Factsheet 61 Help with health costs August 2025 About this factsheet Most NHS services are free but there are charges for NHS prescriptions, dental treatment, sight tests, glasses and contact ... or ⚫ if you receive Pension Credit Guarantee Credit. It explains how the NHS Low Income Scheme can help with charges if you are on a low income and when you can claim for costs of travel to receive NHS
of 24 Factsheet 1 Help with heating costs September 2025 About this factsheet This factsheet explains how you can spend less on energy while still maintaining a warm and comfortable home. It provides information ... information on getting the best energy deal, energy efficiency, financial help and help from bodies like your local authority or council. The information in this factsheet is correct for the period September
Page 1 of 28 Factsheet 6 Finding help at home September 2025 About this factsheet This factsheet has information about how to get help at home if you are having difficulty managing. It focusses on the ... Residential care is covered in other factsheets. Age UK factsheet 46, Paying for care and support at home has more detailed information about how a local authority can charge for services. The information
Page 1 of 28 Factsheet 6 Finding help at home September 2025 About this factsheet This factsheet has information about how to get help at home if you are having difficulty managing. It focusses on the ... Residential care is covered in other factsheets. Age UK factsheet 46, Paying for care and support at home has more detailed information about how a local authority can charge for services. The information
Page 1 of 22 Factsheet 6 Finding help at home September 2025 About this factsheet This factsheet has information about how to get help at home if you are having difficulty managing. It focusses on the ... Residential care is covered in other factsheets. Age UK factsheet 46, Paying for care and support at home has more detailed information about how a local authority can charge for services. The information
AgeUKIG23 What to do if you need care and support at home. Getting help at home. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by joining ... story. Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide relatable examples that benefit others. Email your