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Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
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.
Winter can be a tough time for older people. That’s why it’s so important we look after each other – so we can beat this winter together. Find out how you can help.
Age UK wants to change how we age. After listening to older people, colleagues, and local and national Age UK partners, we launched an ambitious new strategy to help us do that.
challenges and it can feel more difficult to stay well and active. Find out how we help older people look after their health and stay independent.
Making a will can give you and your family peace of mind knowing that your wishes will be met after you die. Download our guide to find out more.
If you look after a partner, relative or friend who's ill or disabled, you're a carer. You may be entitled to financial support. Find out more with Age UK.
If you want to be sure your wishes will be met after you die, then making a will is vital. It may prevent you from paying unnecessary taxes to the government.
Deirdre decided to volunteer as a befriender for older people with her local Age UK after she retired. She's now friends with an older person who is living with dementia.
We've brought together information and advice on a range of topics related to looking after your health and wellbeing as you get older. Find out more with Age UK.
and emotional support. It includes: how to register a death who to tell about the death arranging a funeral what financial support is available after a bereavement. It also lists useful organisations that ... that offer legal information and advice and emotional support after a bereavement. Download your guide (PDF, 3 MB) Need this guide in another format? This guide is also available in other formats if that's
circumstances of their death. If someone dies at home and their death was expected Call their GP practice and nearest relative (if that's not you). First, a doctor or nurse will come to verify the death. A doctor will ... will then complete their part of a medical certificate, which explains the cause of death. This is then sent to a medical examiner (a senior doctor) who reviews it. The medical examiner or one of their