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  1. 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.

  2. How will I be contacted about the coronavirus vaccine?

    to answer them. With the COVID-19 vaccine rollout gathering pace, those yet to receive their jabs will naturally have questions regarding when and how they'll be contacted, and what to do if they haven't ... offer a ‘high’ level of protection against becoming severely unwell with coronavirus. Will I get two doses of the vaccine? All of the approved vaccines requires 2 doses to be fully effective

  3. How to leave a gift in your will

    Find out about the types of gift you can make, and download our will planner and codicil forms. Leave a legacy today with Age UK.

  4. The difference a gift in your will could make

    A gift left in your will to Age UK is a special way of showing your support for older people. Find out more on how your gift could help make a difference.

  5. Will the Treasury block social care reform again?

    have to face is the cost of this…. If you make the system wider and more generous, there must be some behavioural consequences of that, and the first consequence is that Mrs X will say, “Well ... never gone anywhere near a doctor thought, “That’s fine, I can get treatment”. The costs would be a lot greater and the informal family contribution would be backed out.” Me: “The

  6. The NHS plan: What will it mean for older people?

    Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, discusses what the NHS plan will mean for older people.

  7. Being Discharged from Hospital: What Support Will I Get?

    treatment plan with you before advising you on how long your stay might be. During your stay, staff will discuss your discharge with you and your family and carers, where appropriate. You shouldn't be sent ... care should explain the following to you (and your carer, if you have one): the criteria the doctor will use when deciding you no longer need to be in hospital when they think you'll be ready to leave where

  8. Will there be new rules about paying for social care?

    The current Government haven't published any new rules about paying for social care. Find out more from Age UK.

  9. Peace of mind for the care of older parents

    How the Age UK Advice Line offered support when Sharon's late parents faced illness, spiralling costs, and homelessness.

  10. Paying for care

    usually provided free of charge. You might be entitled to help with costs from your local council, or you may have to cover the full costs of your care. Find out more with Age UK.

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