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  1. Benefits help for veterans

    Independence Payment (PIP) Carer's Allowance If you look after someone who has a disability for more than 35 hours a week, then you could be entitled to Carer's Allowance. Find out more about Carer's Allowance For

  2. Age UK at the London Marathon 2019

    days. Nicky Hayes , who was our fastest runner on the day, making it through the 26.2 miles in 3 hours 25 minutes and 19 seconds. Getting involved in 2020 If watching our video inspires you to get involved

  3. A crisis hiding in plain sight

    years without enough money to afford basics like decent food and heating. Riding the bus, or spending hours in libraries and cafes, just to keep warm. But it’s happening right now. And the impact is devastating

  4. Volunteer with The Silver Line Helpline

    so, you could play an important role as a volunteer for The Silver Line Helpline. By giving just 1 hour of your time a week, or more if you can, you could offer friendship over the phone to an older person ... form an essential part of our Silver Line Helpline Team, being able to volunteer across the whole 24 hour period at a time convenient to you. You'll use your skills to have a positive impact on the lives

  5. Tackling the crisis of corridor care

    UK analysis shows a shocking 525-fold increase in the number of instances of corridor care of 12 hours or more since 2015/16. We know that corridor care also disproportionately impacts older people, who ... than 12 hours between being admitted to hospital and getting a bed on a ward. And as the most recent performance data from NHS England reveals, in October 2025 alone, 54,314 people waited 12 hours or more

  6. Age UK Trading Personal Alarms

    Personal Alarms Help on hand 24-hours a day with a personal alarm Lines are open Monday – Friday, 9am – 6pm Personal alarms from Age UK Trading are provided by Taking Care Personal Alarms Limited ... the freedom to live independently in your own home. With the touch of a button you can call the 24-hour Emergency Resolution Centre for help should you have an accident or a fall when alone. Independence

  7. A DJ set with a difference

    fundraisers were tasked with sharing a live DJ set or a gaming challenge online for 6, 12 or 24 hours – all in aid of Age UK. James I loved that I was able to do something so fun to raise funds ... Saturday afternoon would get the most views while people are between their weekend activities. The 6 hours went by in a flash. I regret not going for longer now!” As well as being a means to celebrate

  8. A new milestone for improving dementia care in hospitals

    Campaign is an open visiting culture; to support carer access to the hospital outside of normal visiting hours, to enable a carer to be with the person with dementia when they may be stressed, anxious, upset or ... trusts in England have now voluntarily signed up to John’s Campaign, pledging unrestricted visiting hours for carers of people with dementia. On Monday, Nicci and Julia presented  a book of these pledges

  9. Tax and benefits: what's changed?

    person and by 9p a week for couples. If you look after someone who has a disability for more than 35 hours a week, then you could be entitled to Carer's Allowance. This has increased by 35p per week. If you

  10. Cafes, restaurants and lunch clubs for older people

    Age UK’s work in the local area. Go to your local café’s website for its opening hours and full details of its menus. Lunch clubs Lunch clubs organised by local Age UKs are a great way

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