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Roger Evans, Advice Line Operations Manager at Age UK explains the changes and challenges facing the service this Christmas.
Gaynor, who works for Age UK's Silver Line Helpline, shares examples of the many ways the service has supported callers.
Four advisors from the Age UK Advice Line team describe what to expect from a call to this vital service.
life easier and more convenient in many ways – from staying connected with family to doing your shopping and banking online. But online scams are becoming increasingly common. We can help you know what
On the 75th anniversary of Windrush, Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Age UK, considers the past, present and future of the Windrush Generation.
retirement and a brand new adventure. “I sold my home and gave away all my possessions to charity shops – my daughter thought I’d gone bonkers!” laughs Siobhan. “But when I turned ... woman I always should have been.” Shifting gears An unconventional retirement wasn’t always on the cards for Siobhan. After working as a nurse for 9 years, in the 1980s she decided to retrain as
this year’s theme, ‘Give to Gain’ – what they’ve gained from giving back. From helping in our retail shops to easing loneliness through our friendship services, every day thousands of Age UK volunteers generously ... – it’s bringing joy to their own lives, too. Charlie I started volunteering for The Silver Line Helpline about 12 years ago, not long after the helpline first started. It’s available every
Help us get 2.2 million bags of donations into Age UK charity shops in 2022. Find your nearest Age UK charity shop and start donating!
launched our annual campaign, No One Should Have No One, which is designed to raise public awareness about the needs of older people who are lonely and who have no one to turn to. But this year we are ... high street the other day at about 5.30pm and there was scarcely anyone about, while most of the shops were dark and lifeless. Living through this pandemic, and the resultant restrictions, is an alienating