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  1. How my grandparents inspired me

    has has generously supported Age UK’s work, by running the Leeds Abbey Dash multiple times and volunteering to be part of the Age UK Telephone Friendship Service.

  2. Save our community transport

    Department for Transport is planning to change the rules for minibus services, which will mean minibus drivers (including those who work for local Age UKs) would need expensive licences. The changes mean that

  3. Telling stories and changing perceptions

    consisted of volunteers who weren’t allowed to fight at the time, as they weren’t deemed worthy, but supported forces in their various roles. My grandfather was one of those volunteers. A change ... communities, but to say to them: we see you; we hear you; we value you. One of the key personal drivers to me working with Age UK was my dad. He was a councillor for Lambeth Council for many years, and

  4. Health & wellbeing

    Most popular Befriending services We combat loneliness through our befriending services, where a volunteer befriender provides companionship to an older person.

  5. Worried about someone's driving?

    others on the roads, then it’s important that you find a way to talk to them about it. Older drivers are generally a safe group on the roads, as experience tends to balance out issues that affect certain ... look at what could help them stay driving for longer. The aim of these assessments is to help older drivers continue driving for as long as they can do so safely. Who pays for the driving assessment? If someone's

  6. Discrimination and rights

    discrimination. Befriending services We combat loneliness through our befriending services, where a volunteer befriender provides companionship to an older person. Sir Naim Dangoor We are grateful for the generous

  7. Inspire and Include

    are designed to be adapted to different people's needs and abilities. There is also a range of volunteering opportunities within the project which can work towards an accredited qualification. Interested ... Oxfordshire Wakefield District How to volunteer This project offers unique volunteering opportunities which can lead to an accredited qualification if the volunteer would like to be a part of the programme

  8. Ageing in coastal and rural communities

    Inequalities for Older Populations in Rural and Coastal Areas . This identified a number of important drivers of health inequalities for older people living in rural and coastal areas including some possible

  9. Joining Forces

    veterans Befriending and social events What goes on at the Veterans Cafe Sean, an ex-serviceman and volunteer, talks about the importance of the Veterans Cafe, at Age UK Darlington Read about befriending services

  10. Education and training

    retirement. Befriending services We combat loneliness through our befriending services, where a volunteer befriender provides companionship to an older person. Sir Naim Dangoor We are grateful for the generous

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