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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 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.
We pay tribute to the kindness of Bob and Joyce, who generously left a gift in their will to Age UK.
collect funeral donations for Age UK by creating an online tribute page This will allow you to publish funeral notices and for collect donations.
Minimising your alcohol intake to the advised alcohol units each day will lead to a more rewarding and healthy lifestyle. Read more from Age UK.
owned at the time of their death. This includes property, possessions and money, minus any debts they owed, such as a mortgage, loans and bills. The estate may also include assets held jointly with others ... be reported for Inheritance Tax (IHT). There’s no IHT to pay on estates left entirely to a spouse, civil partner or charity. Find out more about valuing an estate for Inheritance Tax on GOV.UK IHT
As energy costs rise and the cold weather sets in, many older people will be deciding between heating and eating. Support our campaign to protect older people from unaffordable energy bills.
If you want to be sure your wishes will be met after you die, then making a will is vital. It may prevent you from paying unnecessary taxes to the government.
The Age UK Advice Line will be open as usual on Christmas Day. Find out what the day is like and how your support means we can be there for people over the festive period.
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.
If you're an executor of a will that leaves a gift to Age UK we can advise on payment of the gift and guidance on next steps. Here's what you need to do.