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  1. The Rainbow Café: a much-needed safe space

    everyone, but perhaps [the LGBT+ community] in particular, because of the history of being judged and abused. Establishing lifelong friendships Carol and Aydee explain how loneliness is something that a lot ... explains. “But perhaps this group in particular, because of the history of being judged and abused.” For those who attend, the group is a chance to learn from and connect with LGBT+ people of

  2. How to use social media

    may not be who they say they are. Click here to find out more about this type of scam . Report any abuse to the relevant social network . You can also 'unfriend' and block people on Facebook, and unfollow

  3. International Women's Day 2020

    up was hard for Dawn . When she told people she felt more like a girl than a boy, she experienced abusive behaviour even from the people closest to her. This resulted in hiding her feelings for years, during

  4. Rosemary and Rowena

    mouth. I’m very proud of her.  “I had two sons, then Rowena was born three days after my elder son’s third birthday, so I had three children under the age of three. They grew up together

  5. Power of attorney

    If there comes a time when you can no longer make or communicate your own decisions, a power of attorney enables one or more person, known as your 'attorney', to make decisions on your behalf. Find out more at Age UK.

  6. The story of Age UK's LGBT+ section

    older LGBT+ person it’s easy to feel "remote and isolated". As a child, Dawn was the victim of abusive behaviour when she told others she felt more like a girl than a boy. "I went to see my GP at 14 because

  7. What to do if you're the victim of a scam

    If you have fallen victim to a scam, it can be devastating. Age UK provide details on what you can do if you are a victim of scams. Visit Age UK now.

  8. Reports and briefings

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

  9. Consultation responses and submissions

    Age UK responds to many invitations for comment, including consultation and discussion papers.

  10. Volunteer with the Telephone Friendship Service

    Sign up as a volunteer for the telephone friendship service to talk to older people to help loneliness and isolation.

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