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Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
A range of products to help you make the most of later life are available through Age UK Trading, with profits given to the charity.
Age UK speaks to singer-songwriter Dan Owen about how the life and death of his grandfather inspired the title track of his debut album, Stay Awake With Me.
someone has asked you to be the executor of their estate, there are things you need to do after their death. Download our guide to find out more.
Winter can be a tough time for older people. That’s why it’s so important we look after each other – so we can beat this winter together. Find out how you can help.
we know about the progress of a coronavirus vaccine - and other important questions to consider as winter approaches.
is a one-off £150 payment applied directly to your bills to help with the cost of energy over the winter months. Find out if you might be eligible on Age UK.
Age UK explains about recent changes to the Winter Fuel Payment, benefits rates, and how Age UK can help older people get what they’re owed – over the phone, online and in the local area.
Winter can be a tough time for lots of us. But there are some simple steps you can take to keep your spirits up. Find out more with Age UK.
pre-existing conditions are at when it comes to coronavirus. Some have wondered whether the higher death rates among Black people are due to higher rates of certain pre-existing conditions. Research from ... devastating second wave of coronavirus that hit the UK last winter. However, coronavirus is still circulating in our communities and hospitalisations, and deaths continue. Do the ethnic inequalities we saw in previous
lifted the number of cases of COVID-19 will rise, along with the numbers of hospitalisations and deaths. This news will worry many, says Dr Elizabeth Webb. COVID cases in the rise Cases of coronavirus ... between coronavirus infections and hospitalisations and deaths. Recent estimates suggest that fewer than 1 in 1000 coronavirus infections now leads to a death, while earlier in the pandemic this was around 1
health deteriorate as a result of extreme weather patterns. After decades of campaigning on excess winter deaths and the problem of cold homes, Age UK is also keenly aware of the adverse health impacts that ... you’re eligible. 2. Install low-carbon heating Even a well-insulated house needs heating in winter. Switching to the best eco-heating option , a heat pump, can reduce your impact on the climate. It