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  1. Home security tips and advice

    front door and find your keys in the dark. Burglar alarms can warn you and/or the police of intruders. Ask the Safer Neighbourhood Team or the Crime Prevention Officer at your local police station for advice ... Immobilise Property Register . This website helps police identify owners of lost or stolen property. Ask your local Neighbourhood Watch or the Safer Neighbourhood team at your local police station for help

  2. The Renters' Rights Act

    specific procedure. This can be challenged via the First-tier Tribunal (Property). Landlords can only ask for 1 month’s rent in advance when you start the tenancy. ‘Bidding wars’ will be

  3. Finding a tradesperson you can trust

    work that's been done. When materials need to be bought in advance, it's reasonable for the trader to ask you to pay a fair percentage of these costs as the job progresses. Check building regulations For certain

  4. Postal scams

    One of the ways that scammers commonly contact people is through the post. Learn how to protect yourself from postal scams from Age UK.

  5. How to get the best energy deal for you

    and current tariff how much you spent on electricity and gas in the past year. Look at past bills or ask your current supplier, otherwise work it out approximately how you currently pay, e.g. cheque or direct ... and other statements should give you some possible cheaper options, or you can call your supplier to ask. You may save more money by switching to a different supplier. Switching supplier doesn’t change

  6. Living well with dementia

    Interacting with others There are things you can try to make interacting with people more straightforward. Ask questions . if you don't understand or have forgotten what was said. Write down important contact details ... doing, what you’re good at, and what kind sort of organisation you might want to help. You could ask at your place of worship or faith group, your favourite charity, or at a charity shop. It’s important

  7. Care home closures

    your social worker.   Ask for further information or for someone to explain it again if you didn’t understand the information they’ve provided so far.   Ask for information in the language ... speak English as a first language.   Families can ask if there’s extra support available if the older person has dementia.   Ask to visit potential new homes, or to look at photos and read

  8. GP services for older people

    the only doctor at your practice who will or can provide your care. If you're joining a new surgery, ask about the availability of services that may be important to you, such as: how the appointment system ... registering with a GP on the NHS website If you can't visit your GP surgery for medical reasons, you can ask your GP to make a home visit. If possible, try to call your GP in the morning if you think you'll need

  9. Phone scams

    Phone scams and cold calls can be annoying, frustrating, and even threatening. Find out what you can do to stop them and protect yourself from scams.

  10. Blue Badge scheme - benefits, eligibility and ow to apply

    A Blue Badge can give you exemption from parking restrictions and access to designated parking. You can apply for or renew online. Read more from Age UK.

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