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  1. Lobbying MPs in a crisis

    by those in power is important at any time for a charity like Age UK. And our efforts to make life better for older people are even more important during a crisis, as Senior Public Affairs Manager Rob Henderson ... they do what they can to support us as we respond. Before coronavirus It’s hard to believe that only a few months ago we were working on the General Election. Our focus then was ensuring every local Age

  2. A guide to smart meters

    With a smart meter, you can track your energy usage more accurately – so it could be a useful addition to your home. Energy suppliers are required to offer a smart meter to all households by the ... don’t need to have internet access or strong mobile service at your home, as smart meters use a separate, bespoke wireless system to stay in contact with your energy provider. There are two different

  3. A guide to online banking

    to find your bank's website is to enter the web address as it's printed on a piece of communcation from your bank (such as a bank statement or letter). How you set up online banking may vary slightly depending ... identity entering an activation code that's sent to you either in the post or via text setting up a username and a secure password or passcode. Most banks also have their own smartphone and tablet apps, so once

  4. A tribute to my grandparents

    “Without them, I wouldn’t be a quarter of the person I am today.” Jamie, who has run the London Marathon for Age UK, pays tribute to the lasting influence of his late grandparents, Ron and Pat. Running ... started running in lockdown when the gyms closed and I hadn’t run more than a kilometre before 2020, so it had been quite a journey. My grandad, (Poppa to me, Ron to others), had witnessed my progress

  5. Crucial connections

    This Loneliness Awareness Week, Age UK speaks to three older people about how telephone friends and travelling companions have helped them feel less alone.

  6. A special kind of carnival

    A reason to celebrate Age UK Kensington & Chelsea put on a special carnival to celebrate the inclusivity and diversity of the local area. And as you can see, it proved a lively occasion. Notting Hill Carnival ... Carnival has been a firm fixture in the capital’s calendar since it started in 1966. But what happens when the people there in those early days grow older? Are they expected to have lost their party spirit

  7. A year at Age UK

    breathless. The work we do One year in is a bit like running a long distance in that sense – it’s quite a way, but it’s only the start of a marathon journey to end ageism and ensure every ... every older person is valued in our society. I’ve now got a strong sense of the work we do, supporting around one million older people every year, our international work, our national influencing

  8. A volunteer for 30 years

    recently had a double celebration. Pat, as she prefers to be called, not only toasted her 90th birthday at a dinner attended by family and friends, she has also marked 30 years continuous service as a volunteer ... for Age UK North Craven’s shop in Settle, a market town in the Yorkshire dales. We had a chat with Pat as she prepared to go in and help out at the shop this week, to discuss her three decades of volunteering

  9. Apply for a Veterans Badge

    You may not know that you are able to apply for a Veterans Badge, if you have served in the armed forces

  10. A place to call home

    We all deserve a place to call home. Find out more about how Age UK is helping older people live with dignity and security.

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