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  1. Explaining the energy crisis and what can be done about it

    increase in wholesale energy prices this winter. Last year, the Government implemented the Winter Grant Scheme to help support people during the pandemic. The Scheme provided money to local councils to

  2. Lessons in love

    other,” says Margaret. “One of the most important aspects is not taking each other for granted,” says Maurice of the danger of complacency in a relationship when you’re with your significant

  3. Jim Broadbent discusses The Duke

    Roger Mitchell, who died in September 2021. Mitchell is arguably most famous for directing the Hugh Grant rom-com classic Notting Hill, but many of his other films have been characterised by fascinating roles

  4. 8 tips to tackle the climate emergency

    air-source heat pumps, but also more efficient and quieter. Age UK is calling on the Government to expand grant support for heat pumps for low-income households. 3. Draught-proof your home Draughty windows, doors

  5. The bedroom tax: how it works and who it affects

    rent or move to a smaller property. DHPs are only a temporary measure – they can’t be granted on an ongoing basis. However, the length of time you can receive DHP is decided case-by-case. 

  6. Bereavement Support Payment

    Age UK explains Bereavement Support Payment, including eligibility, how to claim and how much you could receive.

  7. Overcoming financial difficulties in winter

    choose to double glaze the rooms you use and heat most often to keep installation costs down. 9. Grants from Energy supplier fund schemes and charitable trusts Some energy suppliers have charitable trusts

  8. Reports and briefings

    We publish reports and briefings on a vast range of topics, from loneliness to age friendly banking.

  9. Celebrating special grandparents

    she’s not with us anymore, but I’m so grateful that we never took our time together for granted. It’s the happy memories of those times spent together that inspired me to become an Age UK

  10. How to get help with urgent or one-off expenses

    If you have an unexpected bill or emergency cost that you can't pay, There might be support available. Find out more from Age UK.

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