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  1. Elaine reflects on Black History Month

    her local NHS trust. Elaine is open to accepting assistance too, having contacted the Age UK Advice Line . The service supported Elaine, who has mobility issues caused by osteoarthritis, in applying for ... house.” In need of opportunities to socialise when her mental health permits, the Age UK Advice Line signposted Elaine to Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent , the local Age UK nearest to where she lives

  2. Shining a light on isolation through music

    proceeds from the song to Age UK’s Coronavirus Emergency Appeal too. Egomunk's true identity has been one of the most closely guarded secrets in the music industry since the release of debut album Footsteps ... important message during this current crisis. As well as being from The Only One EP, it is also part of a trilogy that goes on to tell the tale about an older man, who is retired, being looked after by his

  3. The garden that keeps on giving

    fifth birthday. We paid them a visit, to sit in their garden, and discuss the many benefits it's had on older people in the local area.

  4. Winter, loneliness and volunteer support: The Silver Line Helpline at 10

    Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Age UK, reflects upon the sterling work The Silver Line Helpline has done over the past 10 years.

  5. Make a one-off donation in memory of your loved one

    A gift in memory of your loved one can help Age UK continue to provide the advice, support and services many older people rely on. Make a difference today.

  6. The ingredients for a better life

    Iris explains how support from the Age UK Advice Line helped her afford to eat properly again.

  7. Peace of mind for the care of older parents

    How the Age UK Advice Line offered support when Sharon's late parents faced illness, spiralling costs, and homelessness.

  8. Lessons on death and dying in a global pandemic

    aspects of our health and care systems (including end of life care), it has also shone a spotlight on many of our attitudes and assumptions – about how we value health and wellbeing; how we work ... lessons that stand out in my mind. Belief in a 'good death' relies on feeling valued in life I’ve spent a lot of time recently reflecting on just why so many conversations and so much of the communication

  9. Bill Bailey on keeping moving and growing older

    conditions get more active. Comedian and actor Bill Bailey isn’t one to take it easy. “I don’t tend to dwell on what’s happened,” he tells us. “I just keep going, and ... found time to release multiple books, hike around the UK in his Perfect Pub Walks series, and dazzle on the dancefloor by winning Strictly in 2020. But today he’s speaking to Age UK about national

  10. Penelope Wilton on Downton Abbey: A New Era

    continue. The 75-year-old actor is currently appearing in Operation Mincemeat, the big screen account of one of the fascinating episodes of World War II, as well as making a film version of the popular novel ... terribly boring. In fact, it’s quite boring when you do it! When you’re sitting around, doing one of those endless dinner scenes with the camera moving around, by the end you think: ‘Oh, anything

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