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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.
lots more aches and pains because of the cold weather,” she tells us. “I’m not so mobile in the winter, and I don’t really want to go out because I’m frightened of having an ... Jeanette would be able to apply for Attendance Allowance . “I didn’t have a clue how to fill the form in, but Age UK did it all, sent the form to me, and all I had to do was sign it and send
Allotments like the one run by Age UK Hereforeshire & Worcestershire allow older people to garden, keep fit and socialise.
and others worldwide who are advocating peacefully for an end to racism and injustice in all its forms.
Shingles is a viral infection that often causes a rash that 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.
she used to enjoy volunteering and attending community events but was finding this harder as her mobility declines and without the spare funds to pay for taxis. This left Janet feeling isolated and increasingly ... discuss her needs and welfare rights, and she was supported to complete an application form for Attendance Allowance , which was successful. This alone boosted her income, but the team then identified that
The Age UK Business Directory allows older people to find trustworthy tradepeople and local services. Each business we list has first been inspected by Age UK staff.
If you or your passenger has severe mobility problems, the Blue Badge scheme lets you park closer to your destination than you might otherwise be able to. If you have a terminal illness that means ... can’t walk or find walking very difficult, you might qualify for a Blue Badge. You might need an SR1 form, so contact your local council to check.
Age UK supports the aims of #Nospaceforjewhate. There is no space for abuse and prejudice in any form and peaceful action to highlight and eradicate it should be applauded.
For over a million of the oldest people in our society, TV is their main form of company. That's why we're fighting to save the right to a free TV licence for the over 75s.
Age UK are urging the government to put measures in place to allow EU nationals to continue to come to the UK to work as paid care staff.