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  1. Frailty and the NHS Long Term Plan

    on frailty outlines several important changes to the way the NHS should work to support patients and their carers. Read more at Age UK.

  2. A guide to campaigning

    At Age UK we work with you, our supporters, to influence decision-makers on issues that affect older people, such as our underfunded care and support system, our cold homes and loneliness.

  3. Care that's right for you

    Care that's right for you We understand that the care system isn't easy to navigate. Knowing where to start and what rights you have can feel daunting. But Age UK know what to do. There are 1.6 million ... the needs of the person they care for with their own, equally important needs.  Getting the right care and support is crucial. Find out what we can do to make sure older people and carers get the

  4. Choosing the right care home for you

    Choosing the right one can be a big decision – but you don't need to make it alone. Thinking about what you want and need from a care home is a good place to start. 'Do have a look at what some of

  5. Answering the call at Christmas

    to callers. Alison picture "I have worked the last two Christmases and will be in this Christmas Day too," says Alison, who is part of the team manning the phones at the Age UK Advice Line. "Personally ... "Personally, I love it." The day begins as usual at 8am, when the lines open. As well as answering incoming calls, the team will take time to make a 5-minute friendship call to people who'll be spending Christmas

  6. Fire safety tips at home

    our homes. Read this guide from Age UK about how to make sure your gas, fire and electric appliances at home are safe.

  7. Older Men at the Margins

    tell someone when they’re feeling lonely than older women are,” says Susan Davidson, Research Manager at Age UK. “But that doesn’t mean men aren’t experiencing similar feelings. It just means they aren’t ... struggling to find groups or activities that fit their needs or interests." The study, entitled Older Men at the Margins, focused on ‘seldom-heard’ groups of men: Men who are heterosexual and single or living

  8. A-Z of fundraising ideas

    From bake sales to sponsored silences, this A-Z of ideas is sure to help make it easy to fundraise at work, school or in your community.

  9. Say no to ageism on International Day of Older Persons

    and older people is pervasive in our society. Our blog explores the impact of ageism on the human rights of older people.

  10. LGBT+ information guide

    Download Age UK's LGBT+ information guide to find out more about older LGBT+ people's rights, and how to make sure they're respected.

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