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  1. 10 things MPs can do for older constituents during the coronavirus crisis

    and just seeing other people’s faces can make a difference. Hold a virtual surgery and keep your phone lines open for longer. Offer up your constituency office as a place for local organisations to use ... Ask your campaign volunteers if they could help out local initiatives. Contact local schools and suggest that their students make cards for older people in their communities. Ask for cards to be sent to

  2. How Lesley has stayed self-sufficient

    took a call with Age UK to turn things around. Keeping mobile A natural extrovert, Lesley enjoys being social – but she lives with mobility problems that mean she requires two sticks to walk. About ... live on, she couldn’t afford to get out and about. Lesley phone highlight Lesley rang the Age UK Advice Line after a neighbour suggested that she might be eligible for benefits, with the adviser she

  3. Getting older people fighting fit for life post-lockdown

    for all of my workouts, whatever the age of the people participating. I try to cover 4 aspects: 1. Mobility – the warm up, encouraging older people to use things like resistance bands; 2. Cardio – ... people embracing digital technology for a variety of purposes. My mum didn’t even have a mobile phone before, but now is confidently joining me for classes online. Other important factors have been

  4. MoD Discount Service

    Service pride themselves on the variety of their offers, with members able to make savings on holidays, phones, energy bills, dining out, cars, travel, clothing, trips to the cinema, shopping, gifts and more ... this? Those that have served can apply for Defence Discount Service on its website, through a free mobile app, or they can call the DDS team and request an application form in the post. Veterans can apply

  5. 3G switch off

    affect some people’s mobile phones, tablets and telehealth devices. Find out what, if anything, you need to do. The 3G network is a way of connecting to the internet from mobile devices (smartphones, ... the 3G network, soon you won’t be able to connect to the internet this way anymore. If your phone or tablet uses 3G Once 3G is switched off, apps like WhatsApp and Facebook won’t work when you’re

  6. Glossary of online terms

    will take you to our website. Android The software that some phones and tablets use to function. It's a type of 'operating system'. Phones and tablets from lots of different brands are Android devices ... the Google Play Store if you have an Android phone or tablet, or the App Store if you have an Apple device. Apple A brand of phone and tablet. Apple phones are known as iPhones, and Apple tablets are iPads

  7. Pensions scams and fraud

    Rules allowing people to access their pension pots from age 55 have brought with them new scams. Age UK have some tips on how to keep your pension pot safe.

  8. Worried about someone's driving?

    someone's ability to hear important noises, such as car horns or sirens. Mobility problems or pain . Pain and problems with mobility may make it more difficult for someone to use parts of the car – ... 70, and every 3 years after that. Find out more about driving after 70 Mobility centres offer information and advice about mobility and driving. They also have trained staff who can assess someone's driving

  9. How to download apps to your device

    'Android' is the name of the software that many different devices use to function. This means that phones and tablets from lots of different brands fall into the bracket of Android devices brands, including ... pre-installed program on Android devices. To download an app, follow these steps: Open the Play Store in your phone or tablet's menu by tapping on the Play Store icon. You'll need to either set up a Google account

  10. National Emergency Alerts

    The government is introducing an Emergency Alert system to warn people if there's an emergency nearby. Find out more.

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