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  1. You're not alone

    We'll all experience feelings of loneliness at some point in our lives. Learn more about the work we're doing to help older people.

  2. What we research

    issues, r esearch is at the heart of all we do. In-house, we carry out research on health, social, and economic issues of ageing; we undertake literature reviews; and we develop indices of different dimensions ... the index of risk of loneliness. We also carry out evaluations of our services and have developed an evaluation guide and toolkit for others to use. From time to time we commission specific research projects

  3. What is k and who are the super-spreaders?

    They're terms used a lot recently regarding coronavirus, but what do they mean? Dr Elizabeth Webb explains the science behind them.

  4. 3G switch off

    By the end of 2025, the 3G network will be switched off. Find out what, if anything, you need to do.

  5. Legal issues

    Information and advice on legal issues for older people, including wills, power of attorney and what to do when someone dies.

  6. Benefits for mixed age couples

    way benefits are awarded to mixed age couples has changed. Find out if this affects you and what you should do if it does.

  7. Phone scams

    Phone scams and cold calls can be annoying, frustrating, and even threatening. Find out what you can do to stop them and protect yourself from scams.

  8. Wellbeing research and resources

    Age UK aims to measure how older people in the UK are doing. We are using the term wellbeing as the main outcome of interest.

  9. VE Day at home

    VE Day is a time for commemoration and reflection. With a lockdown in place, we suggest some ways you can do this at home.

  10. Pension Credit take-up – a problem that hasn’t gone away

    Age UK's Policy Manager Sally West says we should be doing to ensure older people claim cash that's rightfully theirs.

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