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  1. What is R?

    Dr Elizabeth Webb explains what R is, and its importance in the containment of the coronavirus outbreak.

  2. What is cautious hugging?

    said that when we see our nearest and dearest again we may want to employ 'cautious hugging', but what is that? Dr Elizabeth Webb investigates.

  3. What is financial abuse?

    If someone is misusing your money or stealing from you – or you're worried that this is happening to someone else – this could be financial abuse. Find out more from Age UK.

  4. What is a lottery rollover?

    You may have heard the term 'rollover' but what does this actually mean? Have a read to find out. Let’s face it - we’ve all imagined winning the lottery at some point, and you may have played ... but what exactly does this mean? To find out more about rollovers and the impact they have on the lottery games you play, keep reading.  What is a rollover? In a nutshell, a lottery rollover is when

  5. What is a living will (advance decision)?

    A living will – also known as an advance decision – is legally binding and allows you to choose and explain which medical treatments you don't want in the future. While you have mental capacity ... if and when there comes a time when you're unable to make or communicate your own decisions.  Is an advance decision (living will) legally binding? Advance decisions are legally binding, so health

  6. What is an executor of a will?

    An executor is a person named in a will who sorts out the estate of the person who's died. Find out more information on what executors do from Age UK.

  7. What is a carer's assessment?

    If you're a carer, a good first step to getting support is to arrange a carer's assessment with your local council. Find out more with Age UK.

  8. Your brain – what it is and what it does

    The human brain is responsible for everything you do, think, feel and say. Age UK explain what the brain is, what it does and how it works.

  9. Living with dementia information guide

    This guide explains what dementia is, what to do if you think you might have dementia, and what kind of support is available.

  10. Changes to immigration status - what is an eVisa?

    An eVisa is a new digital way to prove your immigration status that will replace physical documents.  

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