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  1. How Margaret rebuilt her life

    Margaret’s love of construction has never subsided – she recently repaired the front porch of her house , and redecorated all the rooms from top to bottom. But, on doctor’s orders, she was persuaded ... around, and in walked this six-foot tall man, offering to do all the jobs I needed doing around the house. I knew he was the right man for me!” After a whirlwind romance, the pair were married six weeks

  2. Owning a pet

    annually or monthly, with basic cover costing from around £5 per month.  If you receive Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support , you may be able to qualify for PDSA-funded veterinary treatment ... pets are well looked after if we’re no longer able to take care of them. The Cinnamon Trust The Cinnamon Trust is a national charity which helps keep pet owners and their pets together for as long

  3. Tuesday Treat rules

    that has been tested and approved by an independent, Gambling Commission approved, third-party test house. The winning numbers will be published on the Age UK website and will be available via the Age UK ... methods permitted. All net proceeds from the Draws go to Age UK. All funds are held in a separate trust account. The Promoters may reject any application without giving reason at its absolute discretion

  4. How we raise our funds

    for Age UK from their Christmas House Draw . Partnering with Age UK offers great ways for businesses to inspire and engage staff and customers of all ages. charitable trusts, philanthropists and grant givers

  5. Accessible days out in the South East

    Mote near Sevenoaks in Kent is a remarkable 14th-century moated manor house complete with a grade 1 listed dog kennel. The National Trust property hires out buggies, however they do require that a volunteer ... information about Igtham Mote accessibility Hidcote Manor Hidcote Manor in the Cotswolds, another National Trust beauty, has several free mobility scooters and wheelchairs, which can be booked in advance or you

  6. Key findings from our Ageing While Black report

    physical health, and resulting in socio-economic inequality that leads to increased poverty, poorer housing, and fewer opportunities for well-paid and secure work. But the report also highlights the way that ... mortgage into older age; and Black Caribbean households aged 50+ are twice as likely to live in housing deprivation. These socio-economic inequalities also impact on and compound one another. For example

  7. How to manage and save money this winter

    loans. Some local Age UKs offer home energy checks through the Warm Homes programme. They'll send a trusted handyperson to your home, who'll make sure that your home is energy efficient. If necessary, they'll ... a broken window, door or roof can make your home more comfortable and cheaper to heat. In rented housing, your landlord is responsible for certain repairs, including structural repairs. If you own your

  8. Dealing with someone's estate after their death

    because this will give instructions about what should happen to their estate. A bank, a solicitor, a trusted friend or relative, or a will safe facility may have it. You can check for a will using the Probate ... have to be paid on the estate if it's worth more than the tax-free threshold of £325,000. If a house the deceased lived in before dying is left to their children or grandchildren, the threshold increases

  9. Making a will

    stocks and shares, cryptocurrencies or investment trusts vehicles jewellery, antiques and other valuable personal belongings furniture and other house contents. Debts might include: a mortgage or equity ... balance a bank overdraft loans. It's a good idea to get assets valued regularly. The price of your house, for instance, might have changed substantially since you last checked. Your will needs to state clearly

  10. Overcoming financial difficulties in winter

    it’s worth knowing exactly what you’re entitled to. Each year up to £3.5bn of Pension Credit and Housing Benefit goes unclaimed by older people. Age UK's free online Benefits Calculator helps make it easy ... you receive certain benefits, including Pension Credit or Attendance Allowance, or live in social housing with a low energy efficiency rating, you may be able to get help under the Energy Company Obligation

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