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  1. Changes to State Pension age

    The State Pension age is the earliest age you can claim your State Pension. It is gradually increasing and now depends on when you were born. Visit Age UK.

  2. Disability Living Allowance

    Disability Living allowance (DLA) is a benefit for people who need extra care and support in their daily lives. Find out who is eligible from Age UK now.

  3. State Pension

    The State Pension is a regular payment made to you by the government once you reach State Pension age. Find out more from Age UK.

  4. Who we are

    about Age UK and our place in the Age UK Network, working locally, nationally and internationally for older people.

  5. Who are SSAFA?

    Forces community to see how they can help.  They also run Forcesline - a free helpline for anyone in the Armed Forces and their families. It's the first port of call for many people, whether they are ... civilian life or a veteran who left several years ago. SSAFA also works in partnership with other military charities and specialist organisations to ensure that those who turn to us for help get the support

  6. Volunteers who deliver

    Introducing Food2You We spend a day Caroline Hughes, who explains how this grocery delivery service for older people works, and how much volunteers help. Food2You is an exciting new shopping delivery service ... dedicated volunteers, Food2You is flexible and easily accessible for those who use it. The service helps customers in Lewisham and Southwark. For £5 per delivery, Food2You  pick up the customer’s requested

  7. 10 things MPs can do for older constituents during the coronavirus crisis

    As an MP, you have a unique role in your community. Here are 10 simple ways you can help your older and at-risk constituents during the coronavirus epidemic.

  8. Financial and legal tips before remarrying

    The number of us getting married in later life is increasing. Whatever your reason for this, there are some key practical issues to consider when remarrying or forming a new civil partnership.  If ... live with someone as a couple, any means-tested benefits you receive, such as Universal Credit , Pension Credit , Housing Benefit  or Council Tax Support , may be affected. This is because your partner’s

  9. Unreasonable, discriminatory and/or abusive behaviour policy

    actions and behaviours that may have a negative effect, and what we will do if they occur. It applies to everyone who interacts or communicates with us, including service users, customers, donors and supporters

  10. Help us to help you this winter

    Getting the flu can be a miserable experience for anyone. Even when you are fit and healthy, flu can knock you for six, and for older people in particular it can lead to serious health problems like pneumonia

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