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  1. The many wins of walking football

    Four local Age UKs discuss the benefits of the Age UK Walking Football Programme for older people in their communities.

  2. Help us to help you this winter

    the virus but also to their friends, family and relatives, who risk catching flu  too. Last winter we saw the significant effect that flu can have on people's health, and in turn how it stretches ... people in England eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination, and for other tips on staying well this winter, head to www.nhs.uk/staywell . Jane Cummings

  3. World secrets of staying happy in winter

    Winter can be cold, dark and depressing. Does it have to be? We spoke to author and journalist Helen Russell, who's spent the past 6 years researching the secrets of keeping a sunny disposition. For her ... drink, and get hygge – you'll thank yourself for it. The Danes are also used to very long, harsh winters. So how do they cope with that and still stay one of the happiest nations in the world? "Acceptance

  4. Looking out for loneliness this winter

    Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Age UK, examines why winter can be so difficult for older people and how we can all help offer support this Christmas.

  5. Keeping warm and well in winter

    As we get older, changes to our bodies mean that cold weather and winter bugs affect us more than they used to. But there are things you can do to stay warm and well. Find out more with Age UK.

  6. Helping more people stay well through winter

    As the colder weather and winter bugs bite, Age UK is expecting there to be more older people in need of support. You can help us be there when we’re needed most.

  7. The Winter Fuel Payment: we did it!

    Campaign with us to help save the Winter Fuel Payment for struggling pensioners.

  8. Universal Credit

    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.

  9. Tackling loneliness on the pitch

    Last week, the Minister responsible for tackling the loneliness agenda, found out more about the benefits of walking football.

  10. A passion for pets

    uses the Age UK Telephone Friendship Service, about her lifelong devotion to animals and the many benefits of owning pets.

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