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Act Now, Age Better leaflet by Age UK.pdf

Your guide to keeping active for healthier ageing While genetics influence how we age, our daily habits play a far greater role. Small, consistent changes can have a significant impact over time, leading ... health concerns in the future. • Physical activity is an investment in your future. Staying active now increases your chances of living the life you want later. Think of it as paying into your own physical

Age UK_Silverline_Helpline volunteer Role Description.pdf

What is the role? Helpline Volunteer Where is the role located? This role will be home-based and includes regular virtual check-ins with members of The Silver Line staff. Why is a volunteer needed ... needed for this role? The Silver Line operates the only confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK that’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year. Volunteers help us provide:

Age UK Parliamentary Briefing - Closing the fuel poverty gap (Sept 2025).pdf

energy support. This report was supported by Scope, Sense, Fair By Design, E.ON, Mencap, Age UK and Independent Age. Context ● Energy bills are £700 a year more on average than they were (73% increase) ... increase) 5 years ago, and are set to stay painfully high. ● Millions of people on low incomes, older people and disabled people cannot afford the energy they need to live healthily. ● Estimates in England

Why your festive fundraising matters.pdf

will help older people Almost a million older people will face a crisis hiding in plain sight this winter: loneliness. Most won’t see it. But Age UK does. And with your support, we won’t let older people ... friendship to older people – from our 24-hour helpline and weekly friendship calls, to home visits and social activities at community day centres. You can help Age UK reach even more older people. For example:

The rights of older people (Feb 2025).pdf

Committee – ‘The rights of older people’ February 2025 Overview We welcome the publication of the Women and Equalities Committee report into ‘The rights of older people’. Age UK’s Charity Director, Caroline ... Abrahams CBE, was pleased to contribute to the inquiry alongside other respected colleagues from the age sector. The Committee report concludes that ageism is ‘widespread and culturally embedded in the UK

Carer's allowance information guide (PDF)

Carer’s Allowance Extra money if you’re looking after someone Information guide AgeUKIG52 2 Good to know. This guide is just about Carer’s Allowance. But if you look after someone, our guides about practical ... means different things to different people. You might not think of yourself as one, but if you look after someone who’d find it hard to manage otherwise, then you’re a carer. Lots of people see supporting

Age UK Connects Service Volunteer Role Profile.docx

DESCRIPTIONTITLE: Age UK’s Connects ServiceVolunteer LOCATION: Home Based COMMITMENT: Minimum of 2 .5 hours a week (for a minimum of one year)Overall purpose of role: You will be helping older people via ... on the older person’s behalf, your input and support will help empower them to become more confident and less isolated. Base d at home, you will be part of the growing Connects Service team. You will be

Energy Crisis Parliamentary Briefing - December 2021.pdf

Parliamentary Briefing Rising energy prices and supporting older people this winter December 2021 Background In England, nearly 1 million older households are living in fuel poverty. With energy prices ... them this winter. At Age UK, we know many older people will be choosing whether they can afford to eat or heat. Older people often have a greater need for energy compared to other age groups – they feel

2025 Fundraising Guide

run-your-age-fundraising-guide-2023.pdf

RUN YOUR AGE RUN YOUR AGE HOW TO GUIDE HOW TO GUIDE 02 | Run Your Age Fundraising Guide What’s Run Your Age all about? Ready to kickstart 2023 with a challenge? From 1 January you’ll have one month to ... walk – your age and get sponsored for your efforts. If you’re 46, why not run 4.6km a day for the month? If you’re 20, why not run 20 miles? If you’re 80, how about climbing 80 steps? Whatever you decide,