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  1. Policy and research

    Research is an important part of Age UK’s work because it has the power to transform older peoples’ lives for the better. Find more about our policy and research here.

  2. Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness

    We've been proud to be part of the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness to shine a powerful spotlight on the millions of lonely people living in our communities.

  3. A 'novel' prize for the over 50s

    We spoke to bestselling author Gillian Slovo about the Christopher Bland writing prize for over 50s. She tells us about the new prize and gives us her top tips for becoming a writer later in life.

  4. Rose Ayling-Ellis discusses Old Hands, New Tricks

    Actor, presenter and Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis tells Age UK about her new documentary, the power of challenging assumptions, and why she's determined that older people feel valued.

  5. There's no age limit on productivity

    Robin Lloyd-Jones is in his eighties, but his writing career continues apace. In his forthcoming book, Robin speaks to others who continue to be similarly productive in their respective fields in later

  6. Apply for a medal

    forces and are eligible, you can apply for a medal. If you were awarded a medal for service in any of the following forces, then you can apply.  the army the Royal Navy the Royal Marines the Royal ... Read a list of the eligibilty requirements on the GOV UK website You are able to apply for a medal on someone else's behalf.  If they are still alive, you must have lasting power of attorney . If your

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

    requirements in our Advance decisions, advance statements and living wills factsheet (linked at the bottom of the page). Before making an advance decision, it's a good idea to discuss your options with a healthcare ... healthcare professional who knows your medical history. You can talk about the risks and benefits of certain treatments you could be offered in the future, and what refusing them might mean. You may also want

  8. Students of digital confidence

    and with a lovely view of the garden, Gita is teaching older people about getting online. Gita, who works as a teacher at a college, is the IT Trainer here and will teach several of these classes today. ... benefit their lives each day. One-to-one assistance is provided and personalised based on the level of experience and proficiency the individual has - after Gita establishes this with an assessment when

  9. Random acts of kindness

    Sometimes it's the smallest of things that can make our day. Here's some inspiration for random acts of kindness you could show to an older person today.

  10. Stories of Painful Journeys

    Age UK hears from thousands of older people who really struggle with travelling to hospital. Peter, Subash and Connie explains just how painful their journeys are in their own words below.

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