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  1. Help us to help you this winter

    Getting the flu can be a miserable experience for anyone. Even when you are fit and healthy, flu can knock you for six, and for older people in particular it can lead to serious health problems like pneumonia

  2. Celebrity Call Centre at Christmas with Age UK

    8 celebrities took to the phones for Channel 4's Celebrity Call Centre. We talk through the big issues they cover.

  3. Give an older friend or relative a ring

    1.9 million older people often feel ignored or invisible. Age UK believe a 5 minute phone call can really brighten an older person's day.

  4. Getting active when you're not sure where to start

    life. It can also be a great opportunity to socialise and meet new people. Being more active shouldn't feel like a chore, so it's important to find something you enjoy.  Getting active can seem daunting ... daunting if you don’t currently move much – so start small. It’s always a good idea to build up your activity levels gradually. Lots of everyday activities count as exercise, so look for

  5. Getting older people fighting fit for life post-lockdown

    Age UK meets Lavina Mehta MBE, who's spent lockdown helping older people get fit, with a little help from her mother-in-law.

  6. Driving as you get older

    lots of us, driving is about more than getting from A to B – it gives us a feeling of freedom and independence. We've brought together information and advice on a range of topics about driving – from renewing

  7. A new variant of coronavirus

    With talk of a ‘new variant’ of the coronavirus emerging this week, it's natural to worry what this means for peoples' chances of getting the virus and the effectiveness of the vaccine. Should we be concerned

  8. Volunteer with the Connect and Support Service

    Volunteer with Age UK's Connects, a free national service which provides older people with support over the phone to help them gain access to the services and activities that could benefit them.

  9. Sign up for campaign updates

    Sign up to get a regular newsletter from the Age UK campaigns team, sharing news and details of how you can get involved.

  10. Get involved

    There are many ways you can get involved and support Age UK, such as donating, volunteering, taking a challenge or campaigning with us. Get Involved now.

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