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  1. A-Z of fundraising ideas

    Looking for some ways to raise money for charity? From bake sales to sponsored silences, this A-Z of ideas is sure to help make it easy to fundraise at work, school or in your community.

  2. The restorative power of poetry

    tremendous driving force in overcoming the challenges of advancing age. Magi Gibson is a celebrated Scottish poet. She recently re-published Wild Women of a Certain Age, a collection originally released 21 ... ago that powerfully grapples with a range of issues and emotions. Magi, now aged 68, discusses her work, the challenges later life brings, and the importance of perseverance. Magi started writing &ldqu

  3. The women of walking football

    important part of life in this country for decades. And yet, despite the many successes of England’s Women’s Football team, the Lionesses, it’s still sometimes viewed as more of a men's activity ... at that first initial stage has required some careful thought,” says Jo Woodward, one of the organisers of Age UK Sheffield ’s Walking Football programme, which offers women’s and mixed

  4. Paige praises the power of yoga

    Love Island star Paige Thorne visited Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham recently to meet the participants of its weekly yoga class.

  5. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

    interview with Age UK, Jim Broadbent and Dame Penelope Wilton discuss their latest film and the impact of kindness.

  6. Recognising the carers in need of help

    A new report reveals the number of unpaid carers in the UK, and the levels of anxiety and loneliness they experience.

  7. Making the most of the internet

    Find a computer training course or read Age UKs guides to staying safe online and making the most of the internet.

  8. The future of employment for older people

    been badly affected by the pandemic, leading to a large number of people – including many older workers – finding themselves out of work. The over-60s have been particularly affected, with many ... thought they had a job for life and were planning their retirement. Christopher Brooks, Age UK's Head of Policy recently sat down with the Employment Minister, Mims Davies MP, to talk about how the Government

  9. The future of care for older people

    Turning the lessons learned into actions We're still in the grips of coronavirus, but it's clear the pandemic has been a catastrophe for adult social care. Far-reaching change, and funding to match, can't ... we’re still in the midst of a pandemic that’s inflicting so much sadness, suffering and loss, it’s important we take a step back now to consider the future of care for older people. It’s

  10. Tackling the crisis of corridor care

    The Age UK Health Influencing team discusses the impact of corridor care, and what can be done to fix it.

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