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  1. Spread the Warmth

    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.

  2. Looking after your health and wellbeing during the cost of living crisis

    make ends meet at the moment, but we still need to make sure we're looking after ourselves by staying warm, healthy and well.

  3. What’s the latest on a coronavirus vaccine?

    we know about the progress of a coronavirus vaccine - and other important questions to consider as winter approaches.

  4. Protecting yourself against the flu

    Winter may be over, but flu season isn’t done yet. Caution is still necessary. Here's what older people should be doing to protect themselves. The weather is warming up, the sun is peeking out from behind ... and dare we say it, spring is hinting at an early arrival. So you’d be forgiven for thinking that winter, and all that comes with it, is over. Unfortunately flu is still very much in season, and it can

  5. The cost of cold

    4.7 million older people are struggling to keep warm in their own homes. Age UK is campaigning to make sure older people can afford their energy bills. No one should have to choose whether to heat or ... when it is cold. I will have to keep my heating low now. Already I wear gloves on my hands and a heat pack inside my leggings to help my back. Older people need support in the long-term The Government must

  6. Keeping up with changes to the benefit system

    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.

  7. Ways to keep your spirits up

    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.

  8. Energy advice for the home

    number of schemes and payments available to help you manage your heating costs over the winter months.  Winter Fuel Payment  An annual tax-free payment for people receiving certain benefits to ... benefits during cold weather.  Find out more Warm Home Discount A one-off £150 payment to reduce certain eligible customers' bills over the winter months.  Find out more

  9. Government help for energy bills

    energy price increases this winter, you might be entitled to financial support. Warm Home Discount This is a one-off payment of £150 to help with the cost of energy over winter. It's usually added as ... about the Warm Home Discount scheme Winter Fuel Payment The Winter Fuel Payment is an annual tax-free payment of £200 or £300 to help households with heating costs during the colder winter months

  10. Stream for Ages

    help older people in need of support.   Here's how it works: Stream for Ages will be back in winter 2025. If you’re interested in finding out more, please email fundraise@ageuk.org.uk Why we ... 2022/2023, 1 in 10 older people in the UK struggled to eat regularly, pay bills or keep their homes warm. Loneliness is also a huge issue, with over 1 million older people often feeling lonely.   Age

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