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Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
A range of products to help you make the most of later life are available through Age UK Trading, with profits given to the charity.
There are a number of practical things that have to be done when someone dies. Download our guide to find out more.
think through what you need to do. The first thing to do when someone dies depends on the circumstances of their death. If someone dies at home and their death was expected Call their GP practice and nearest ... complete their part of a medical certificate, which explains the cause of death. This is then sent to a medical examiner (a senior doctor) who reviews it. The medical examiner or one of their team will then
Run to support older people in the TCS London Marathon. Age UK have a number of guaranteed charity places up for grabs.
social activities to footcare, information and advice and our charity shops, Age UK delivers a number of services designed to help older people
Universal Credit is a new benefit gradually being introduced nationally. It will eventually replace a number of existing benefits. Find out more from Age UK.
Actor, presenter and Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis tells Age UK about her new documentary, the power of challenging assumptions, and why she's determined that older people feel valued.
Age UK is known for building partnerships that support our life-changing work and bring lasting benefits to your company. Find out how your company can get involved.
The NHS Constitution sets out the rights you have as a patient of NHS services. All healthcare staff should involve you in decisions and treat you with kindness, dignity and respect. You have the right ... patient are set out in the NHS Constitution. These rights include: access to health services good quality of care being treated by appropriately qualified and experienced staff making decisions about medications
Feeling confident about the future Dr Lucy Pollock discusses her new book, the importance of tailored healthcare, and how we all can build a society that’s better to grow old in. “Plan A – ... Plan B.” With decades of experience in treating and caring for older people, Dr Lucy Pollock has plenty of wisdom to share about ageing. In 2022, Lucy imparted some of that knowledge in The Book About
Regardless of age, very few people feel well all the time. Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can get help when you're ill. Visit Age UK for more info.