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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.
'Making Caring Visible'. Age UK has long taken this idea to heart, as Senior Campaigns Manager Eorann Lean explains; and it's more important than ever that decision-makers support those putting the care of ... others before their own physical and mental wellbeing. Carers Week is a chance to raise awareness of care and highlight the challenges faced by unpaid carers, while recognising their ongoing contributions
Miles Bassett, Campaigns Officer at Age UK, on the wait for care and how Age UK is working to help those affected.
information and advice to help you work out what kind of social care could be right for you, from home adaptations to moving into a care home.
If you’re working as well as caring for someone, it can be a lot to handle at once. But knowing your rights and the options available to you could help. Find out more with Age UK.
You will need to "top up" If you choose a care home with fees higher than your local authority is willing to pay. Read more from Age UK.
Care costs varies a lot depending on different factors, including your financial circumstances and where you live. Find out more from Age UK.
Older people should be able to live well, not just survive, and the right care and support can help them do this. Find out more from Age UK.
Read postcards from members of the public explaining why their MP needs to care about social care.
Charity Director Caroline Abrahams explains why social care means so much to her, while launching a new campaign action to ask MPs to make it a top priority in parliament.
Age UK explores the issue of who will care for the growing numbers of older people who don't have family to support them.