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  1. Older people's policy is now a mess

    differently. As of Friday 13 September 2024, it’s official: more than three quarters of a million older people on very low incomes will lose their Winter Fuel Payment this year because they won’t ... Department of Work and Pensions released an internal document on that day that says this. So, despite protests from Government spokespeople that everything is going to be fine since the poorest pensioners

  2. Dementia and incontinence

    Incontinence is a common symptom for people living with dementia. As dementia progresses, changes in the brain can affect a person’s ability to recognise bodily signals, communicate their needs and use ... use the toilet independently – so continence care can be an important aspect of daily support.

  3. Policy and research

    Research is an important part of Age UK’s work because it has the power to transform older peoples’ lives for the better. Find more about our policy and research here.

  4. Offline and Overlooked

    Older people who aren't or don't want to be online should have fair and equal access to public services. Age UK is campaigning to make sure everyone can easily access offline alternatives.

  5. Bereavement Support Project

    Find out how the Bereavement Support Project programme at Age UK is providing advice and support to older people who have recently experienced or are expecting to experience a bereavement.

  6. Meet Fred

    Fred's story symbolises the many experiences of the 1.2 million older people across the UK who often feel lonely. Age UK is determined to be there to provide support.

  7. Age UK's new storytelling strategy

    At Age UK, we use stories in lots of different ways. They paint an accurate picture of what life is like for older people, their families, friends and carers in the UK today.

  8. National Emergency Alerts

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

  9. Can your company support the Age UK Telephone Friendship Service?

    Engage your employees by volunteering to make a weekly friendship call to a lonely older person.

  10. Older people’s lives during the pandemic: Age UK is listening and acting

    Age UK’s Influencing division discuss putting older people at the forefront of responses to the coronavirus outbreak.

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