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  1. Things to think about when making Christmas plans

    distancing required. While for some this will be a relief, many will be worried about keeping themselves safe. What are the questions we should all be asking in order to make the most informed decision about ... meet up with, consider the risk coronavirus would pose to them if they were to catch it. Age is the key risk factor for needing to go to hospital with, and dying from, coronavirus. Although fewer than 1

  2. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) information and advice

    make sure they’re always respected.  Staying connected Staying connected as we get older is key to staying happy and healthy. Find out more about what's available to you, including social groups

  3. Age UK's Advice Line during the coronavirus crisis

    In this time of uncertainty, people are anxious about how to keep themselves and their loved ones safe and healthy. They need somewhere to turn to for information, reassurance and support. Thankfully, ... makers to improve policy.   Getting the right advice The Age UK Advice Line team is split into two key divisions, Level 1 and Level 2, staffed by trained advisers. Level 1, where Peta works, deal with the

  4. What do older people think about access to cash?

    with accessing it in the way that is most convenient. Being forced to rely on others, if that is a safe option for them at all, could make someone more vulnerable and dependent when all they needed was ... groups to take the necessary action to protect access and acceptance of cash. We will be working with key decision-makers over the next six months as part of the Access to Cash Action Group and continue to

  5. The Digital Champion Programme: boosting skills and confidence

    people on fixed incomes. To help overcome these barriers, the Digital Champion Programme offers four key activities through local Age UK and Age Cymru partners: Digital Champion volunteers are trained and ... volunteer Digital Champion supported him to learn how to use it at his own pace, access the internet safely and explore things he was interested in. Assisted by his Digital Champion, William quickly progressed

  6. Is a lengthy lockdown for older people on the way?

    virus, compared to younger age groups. The Government doesn’t have many tools in its box to help us safely get out of the hole we are in: a vaccine is some way off, there are no proven medications and the ... evidence on which its decisions will be made. If the science is clear that age in and of itself is a key risk factor for becoming seriously ill with the virus then we need to know about it. This knowledge

  7. Renewing your driving licence at 70

    Even if you feel safe behind the wheel, you’re required to renew your driving licence when you turn 70, and every 3 years after that.

  8. Home security tips and advice

    windows too: Fit locks with keys to all downstairs windows and windows that might be easier for burglars to reach – such as those above a flat roof. Keep window keys out of sight to anyone peering ... lights can deter burglars and make it easier for you to get to your front door and find your keys in the dark. Burglar alarms can warn you and/or the police of intruders. Ask the Safer Neighbourhood

  9. Articles and resources for professionals

    other measures we have gone backwards. Fewer people are getting long-term social care support, fewer key health staff are working in the community, and perhaps worst of all, we are living fewer years in good

  10. Making the most of it - experiences of wellbeing in later life

    Our research report aimed to find out.  Read our report On this page, we cover some of the key themes: While our Index of Wellbeing in Later Life tells us which life factors are important to wellbeing ... weren't able to improve their wellbeing on their own. There were a variety of reasons for this, a key one being the lack of a support network. An important note for service providers is that these people

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