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  1. Margaret's resilience

    think we've got a past, and it's a shame.” Margaret hobbies Struggling on a single pension Things changed for Margaret in 2023. When her husband died, she lost his pension and started really struggling ... chips – I couldn't do it.” The Advice Line lifeline At one point one of Margaret’s nieces, who is a social worker, told her to get in touch with Age UK. “So, I rang the Advice Line

  2. Michael's story

    Michael, a storyteller from Age UK's Christmas appeal, discusses the isolation he's experienced and how calls with his telephone befriender help.

  3. Jobseeker's Allowance

    New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) is a benefit for people who are actively looking for work. Use Age UK's benefit calculator to check how much you could get.

  4. Mother's Day

    For Mother's Day, we share these accounts of the difference three special mums continue to make.

  5. Tom's incredible feet

    Britain.” Then in 2004, at the age of 67, Tom decided to take on his first marathon. He’s since run around 25 more. And while Tom stopped doing marathons four years ago, he still runs regular ... for several weeks afterwards. I can't describe it, but walking back to the coach after London, there's all these people looking at your medal hanging around your neck and they all give you the thumbs up

  6. Steve's story

    How a new connection has helped Steve, a storyteller from Age UK's Christmas appeal, to endure life's challenges.

  7. Joyce's story

    Joyce is her husband's 24/7 carer. Coping was already tough, but the coronavirus guidelines introduced by the Government have intensified their situation.

  8. Carer's checklist

    checklist will help you get the support and information you need. Get a carer's assessment with your local council A carer's assessment will help you find out what you need and what could help you with ... help with caring equipment that would make your life easier as a carer. Find out more about the carer's assessment Register as a carer with your GP Let your doctor know that you're caring for someone, as

  9. The Exilarch's Foundation

    Dr Naim Dangoor CBE has kindly decided to support Age UK's information and advice work through The Exilarch's Foundation.

  10. Ramadan: Sajeda's story

    Barnet, discusses her experiences of Ramadan, past and present. Sajeda was born in Kampala, Uganda’s capital city, where there was a large mosque that she attended with her family. During celebrations ... London and bonding with people in her community. Islam was a central part of Sajeda’s life. When her mother’s side of the family arrived in Uganda from India and settled in a small village, they

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