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  1. TCS London Marathon charity places

    Run to support older people in the TCS London Marathon. Age UK have a number of guaranteed charity places up for grabs.

  2. Helping older people stay safe and well at home

    Checks A Home Energy Check includes: an assessment of the home to see where small measures can be installed to keep older people warmer and save money energy advice and practical tips to help keep fuel bills

  3. Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) Switch off

    offer a smart meter upgrade. Your electricity supplier must make sure you have a suitable meter installed, and that your service is not disrupted. Speak to your supplier to understand the options available

  4. Government help for energy bills

    Company Obligation. These provide a range of financial support, debt relief, energy advice, and the installation of energy efficiency improvements which can help lower your bills. Check with your supplier to

  5. Home security tips and advice

    home insurance companies offer discounts on home contents insurance if you have an approved alarm installed – so it can be worth checking with them. When you're thinking about home security, it's important ... particularly if your garage is attached to your house. Padlock any side gates. You could consider installing metal bar gates that allow someone approaching to be seen. Strong fences and prickly hedges can

  6. The future of care for older people

    once again. Plus, given the desire to stay at home there should be encouragement and support to install aids and adaptations as a preventive measure. We also need a far wider range of affordable, supported

  7. Support moving into a care home

    When someone moves out of their own home and goes into a care home, it can be a traumatic time. Here are some tips from Age UK on how to make it easier.

  8. How to set up an email account and other email essentials

    verify your new device in your emails.  Most Android phones will come with the Gmail app pre-installed. If you use Gmail, you'll just need to open the app and log in.  If you use a different email ... number and give them a call to check. Stay virus-free . Make sure you have anti-virus software installed on your computer to protect it from viruses. Mark emails as spam : Mark the email as spam through

  9. It Doesn't Add Up - Cost of Living Crisis campaign

    still losing ground. We're calling on the Government Extend the ban on forced pre-payment meter installations from those aged over 75 to everyone above State Pension age.  Directly fund a targeted energy

  10. 10 ways political parties could help older people

    utilities then people would only need to sign up once. 9. Extend the ban on forced pre-payment meter installations to everyone above State Pension age. Significant numbers of older people who have struggled to

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