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  1. Music and memories: a volunteer's story

    advert. I had been made redundant a couple of months beforehand, so she said “Why not go down and see what Age UK Milton Keynes have to offer?” That was 13 February, 2012 and the very next day I was working ... working at a lunch club not far from where I live.’ What was your first impression of volunteering? ‘When I first started I didn’t know what to expect. I went down there and set up the tables and waited

  2. Things to think about when making Christmas plans

    The questions families should be asking themselves to make an informed decision about plans this Christmas.

  3. GP services for older people

    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 conditions.

  4. Job interview tips

    organisation can really help in the interview. It shows you have made the effort to find out more.You should also ask about the interview format, so you know what to expect on the day. 4. Plan for the interview ... of time to get there without feeling rushed or stressed. Make sure you take a note of their phone number in case you’re running late. 5. Prepare your outfit.   Pick out what you will wear and have

  5. Wendy Mitchell on misconceptions about dementia

    Wendy Mitchell discusses her new book, in which she dispels misconceptions about life with dementia.

  6. Digital Champions

    How Digital Champions help older people embrace technology, which benefits mental, physical and social wellbeing.

  7. Benefits Calculator - What benefits are you entitled to?

    Age UK's benefits calculator can help you find out which benefits you could be entitled to. It's free and simple to use and the details you provide are kept anonymous. Start the calculator You can ... enquire about this service please call the Age UK Advice Line on 0800 678 1602 , lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year. The Age UK benefits calculator explained You should treat your results as a helpful

  8. Looking for work

    permanent or temporary contracts. There are general job search websites and more specialised ones which focus on specific sectors – for example, jobs in construction or jobs in the media. Why not ... home address and phone numbers first to protect your privacy. Only include your name and email address. You might also find it helpful to try: the websites of national newspapers, which often have vacancies

  9. The new State Pension

    There were a number of changes made to the State Pension in 2016, resulting in two main pension schemes: the old State Pension and the new State Pension. This page will explain how the new State Pension ... and any money you earn won’t affect your State Pension. However, there are some things you should bear in mind: Any money you earn won’t affect your State Pension, but it may affect your entitlement

  10. Coronavirus: is this a second wave?

    Dr Elizabeth Webb looks at the numbers behind the headlines to reveal whether we're heading towards a second wave.

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