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  1. Factsheet - Dealing with an estate (PDF)

    Page 1 of 28 Factsheet 14 Dealing with an estate August 2025 About this factsheet When a person dies, somebody else must deal with their estate, collect their money, property and possessions, pay any ... what you need to do if someone has not left a will. You should seek professional advice from a specialist probate solicitor if you are unsure about dealing with an estate, as you can be personally liable

  2. Factsheet - Help with health costs (PDF)

    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 ... contact lenses, wigs and fabric supports. This factsheet explains what happens with these charges: ⚫ once you reach age 60, or ⚫ if you receive Pension Credit Guarantee Credit. It explains how the NHS

  3. Factsheet - Dealing with debt (PDF)

    Page 1 of 26 Factsheet 75 Dealing with debt August 2025 About this factsheet This factsheet aims to help you understand how to recognise and deal with debt problems, as well as where to seek advice and ... advice can be found in the Useful organisations section. Age UK factsheet 75 August 2025 Dealing with debt Page 2 of 26 Contents 1 Realising there is a problem 4 2 Getting debt advice 4 3 What does a

  4. Employment support for unemployed older people (Jun 14) (PDF)

    Employment support for unemployed older people Sarah Foster, Jane Colechin, Paul Bivand and Rowan Foster June 2014 Foreword Long-term unemployment, usually defined as being out of work for over a ... job. The over 50s typically have longer spells of unemployment than any other age group, and some will never work again, effectively becoming locked out of the labour market. This can be for a variety

  5. Factsheet - Paying for care and support at home (PDF)

    Page 1 of 27 Factsheet 46 Paying for care and support at home May 2026 About this factsheet This factsheet explains charging for social care services in places other than care homes, mainly related to ... May 2026 Paying for care and support at home Page 2 of 27 Contents 1 Recent developments 4 2 Sources and terms used in this factsheet 4 3 How to get and care and support 4 3.1 The range of services available

  6. Bereavement Support final report.pdf

    Bereavement Support Project Pilot programme delivered in the UK, funded by Legal & General September 2023 Contents Executive summary 03 Why Bereavement Support 06 The Delivery Model 10 Outcomes 15 Age ... recommendations 27 Stories of people supported by the 29 Bereavement Support service 2 | Bereavement support report Executive summary 3 | Bereavement support report When faced with a bereavement, and the related

  7. Factsheet - Help with heating costs (PDF)

    Page 1 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 ... factsheet can be found in the Useful organisations section. Age UK factsheet 1 September 2025 Help with heating costs Page 2 of 24 Contents 1 Recent developments 3 2 Introduction 3 3 Getting the best energy

  8. Policy position: living well with dementia (PDF)

    1 Policy Position Paper Living well with dementia (England) March 2016 Every person with dementia should be supported to live well and to continue participating in society. They and their carers ... carers should have access to goodquality care and support from diagnosis to the end of life, wherever they live and whatever their background. Key issues In 2014, around 850,000 people in the UK were estimated

  9. At home with dementia information guide (PDF)

    Information guide AgeUKIG55 At home with dementia Tips for making your home dementia-friendly. 2 This information guide has been prepared by Age UK and contains general advice only, it should not be ... carers, family and friends. www.ageuk.org.uk/readers-panel Information written with you in mind. Our guides are produced with the help of older people, carers and expert peer reviewers. Published: June 2025

  10. FS7 Making a will.pdf

    1 of 16 Factsheet 7 Making a will July 2025 About this factsheet This factsheet explains what you should think about when making your will and how to make sure that the will is legal, effective, and your ... general information about choosing executors, finding professional help with writing a will, and what happens if you do not make a will. If you need detailed advice tailored to your personal circumstances

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