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  1. Talking helps

    NHS talking therapies can really help when you're feeling low, anxious or out of sorts. They’re proven to work – and they can work particularly well for older people.

  2. Shingles symtoms, prevention & treatment

    usually forms on one side of your body. You might be eligible for a free shingles vaccine on the NHS. Find out more on Age UK.

  3. Paying for residential care

    Care home fees can range hugely depending on the facilities or location of the home. Find out how to make residential home costs manageable from Age UK.

  4. Why vaccines are so important

    Ruth, a former nurse, encourages everyone to get the coronavirus vaccine, based on experiences dating back more than 65 years.

  5. Caring about equality

    contributions they make for families and communities throughout the UK. This year’s theme, ‘Caring About Equality’, highlights the inequalities unpaid carers face and what is needed to create ... risk of financial hardship , social isolation, and poor mental and physical health. The impact of care Care affects so many of us and many people end up becoming unpaid carers every day. Research in this

  6. Returning to care

    UK's Health Influencing team and the Care Leavers Connected Project discuss how older people who were in care as children can best be supported when returning to care in later life.

  7. Care home closures

    Care home closures are a rare occurrence, but can cause anxiety and distress for those affected. This page will cover what to do if your care home is facing closure.

  8. Women and caring

    Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, asks why caring responsibilities so often fall to women, and what we can do to better support carers.

  9. The Care Act 2014

    The Care Act 2014 came into effect from 1 April 2015 and is all about adults with care needs and carers. Read more from Age UK.

  10. What is respite care?

    It's important to take a break from caring if you need one. Find out more with Age UK.

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