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  1. Home and care guides

    Read our helpful guides on home and care, covering topics like staying safe at home and the different housing options available to you.

  2. Care home closures

    Care home closures are a rare occurrence, but can cause anxiety and distress for those affected. This page will cover what to do if your care home is facing closure.

  3. Care homes information guide

    Making the decision to move into a care home, for yourself or a loved one, can feel daunting. Our guide can help you make an informed choice that's right for you.

  4. Care home top-up fees

    You will need to "top up" If you choose a care home with fees higher than your local authority is willing to pay. Read more from Age UK.

  5. Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) Loan

    Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) is a benefit for homeowners which helps pay towards the interest on a mortgage or home improvement loans.

  6. Power of attorney

    If there comes a time when you can no longer make or communicate your own decisions, a power of attorney enables one or more person, known as your 'attorney', to make decisions on your behalf. Find out

  7. Kitchen garden basics: tips on sowing, harvesting and planting

    Kitchen gardening is a great way to grow your own veg while spending more time outdoors.

  8. Running challenge

    Get fitter and fundraise at the same time by setting your own running challenge.

  9. What to do when your caring role changes or ends

    If your caring role changes or ends, it can be difficult, but you don't have to navigate this tricky period alone. Find out more with Age UK.

  10. Energy advice for the home

    save money on your household energy use or you're wondering what support is available to help you pay your bills. Payments to help with heating costs We have information and advice on a number of schemes ... An annual tax-free payment for people receiving certain benefits to help with heating costs during the colder months.  Find out more Cold Weather Payment Extra money for people receiving certain benefits

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