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Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
A range of products to help you make the most of later life are available through Age UK Trading, with profits given to the charity.
The Age UK Health Influencing team discusses the impact of dismissing older people's mental health concerns, and what can be done to help.
The Age UK Health Influencing team examines what causes malnutrition in older people, and the steps that can be taken to combat it.
Find information about the services your GP can offer you, and what to do if you're too ill to visit your GP, and what services GP practices should offer people aged 75 and over, and people with long-term
Age UK supports the aims of #Nospaceforjewhate. There is no space for abuse and prejudice in any form and peaceful action to highlight and eradicate it should be applauded.
like a taboo, but talking more openly can make it feel less scary. Age UK is raising awareness of the importance of talking about dying, death and bereavement.
The full rate of the new State Pension will be £221.20 per week (in 2024-25) but what you will get could be more or less. Find out more at Age UK.
The veteran ID card will be an official form of documentation for veterans, making it easierto access healthcare and housing support. Here's what we know so far.
Age UK is working to highlight the health and care needs of older LGBT+ people, and what can be done to improve their experiences.
after she retired. She's now friends with Martel, who's living with dementia. Deirdre shares what befriending means to her. "I retired a few years ago and, although I've really enjoyed spending quality ... to do something else in my latter years that would be helpful to someone in my local community. "I did a quick assessment of my abilities and scoured the varying websites for volunteering jobs. "I decided
Your rights and responsibilities as a patient are set out in the NHS Constitution. You have the right to complain. Find out more about your rights at Age UK.