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  1. Joining Forces

    a Veterans Badge, tracking down lost medals or providing advice and information about benefits, housing and wellbeing, we have it covered.

  2. Moving back to the UK after living abroad

    live, but it could take a few months to re-establish your rights to services such as benefits and housing. It’s best that you have a plan to support yourself during this time. Before you decide to ... UK? Will your insurance policies remain valid or will you need new ones? For example, private medical insurance, life insurance The State Pension in the UK is based on National Insurance contributions

  3. Home security tips and advice

    your local police station for advice before you buy an alarm. Some home insurance companies offer discounts on home contents insurance if you have an approved alarm installed – so it can be worth checking ... locks. Keep garage windows and doors locked – particularly if your garage is attached to your house. Padlock any side gates. You could consider installing metal bar gates that allow someone approaching

  4. The old State Pension (before 2016)

    you. The State Pension is a regular payment from the government based on your previous National Insurance contributions. There are 2 different systems for claiming State Pension.  The information on ... includes 2 parts: a basic amount based on your previous National Insurance contributions an additional amount also based on your National Insurance contributions – but this takes into account your earnings

  5. Financial and legal tips before remarrying

    as a couple, any means-tested benefits you receive, such as Universal Credit , Pension Credit , Housing Benefit  or Council Tax Support , may be affected. This is because your partner’s income ... based on the National Insurance contributions of your spouse or civil partner if you don't get a full State Pension. You can also claim on your former partner's National Insurance record (if you're divorced

  6. How we raise our funds

    including Omaze who raised a record-breaking £5.25 million for Age UK from their Christmas House Draw . Partnering with Age UK offers great ways for businesses to inspire and engage staff and customers ... shopped in, or donated to, 270 our charity shops , played out lotteries or raffles or bought an insurance or independent living product from Age UK’s Trading Subsidiary Age Co – you are change-makers

  7. Charity shops volunteering

    experience personally rewarding.  "I love being an Age UK volunteer" "It gets me out of the house, I meet lots of different people and I find it very satisfying. It has taught me that if you want ... street and online brands, and supermarkets. Savings on Age Co products and services, like travel insurance.  Your shop manager and other staff will be available to support you from your very first day

  8. Financial jargon buster: financial terms explained

    draft A cheque issued by your bank, often used when someone is making a large purchase such as a house deposit or a car. Funds come directly from the account of the bank rather than your account, so they ... if it’s valued over a certain amount. Initial charge A charge made on an investment product or insurance policy to cover the costs of selling it to you. Interest only mortgage A mortgage where you only

  9. Financial support for carers

    circumstances. If you give up work to care for someone, you might be worried that not paying National Insurance (NI) will lower your State Pension . But if you care for someone for at least 20 hours per week ... help you in your role as a carer. The services provided include things like: getting help around the house or garden counselling or other emotional support help to access education, exercise classes or other

  10. Arthritis: symptoms, treatment & support

    arranging help at home Adaptations to your home, such as grab rails and ramps may make moving around the house much easier, and specialist equipment like bath aids can make everyday tasks simpler. You may also ... doesn’t necessarily mean that you'll have to stop driving. You’ll also have to let your insurance company know, but they aren’t allowed to charge you more because of your condition. If you

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