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  1. The Silver Line Helpline

    lonely, need to access support or just want a quick chat, our friendly team are ready to answer your call.

  2. Council Tax Reduction

    You may be eligible for Council Tax Reduction (sometimes called Council Tax Support) if you're on a low income or claim certain benefits. Read more from Age UK.

  3. Home Truths: security for older private renters

    dangerous living conditions. For the two-fifths of older renters who already live in bad health , a cold home’s not just an inconvenience – it can kill. But they’re often too scared of what their landlord ... abolishing ‘no fault evictions’.  We have welcomed this announcement, and we will be campaigning to ensure the Bill properly protects older renters.  We're calling on the Government

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

    every day with heartbreaking stories – they're drastically cutting back on their spending, but no matter what they do, their finances just won’t stretch to cover the huge rise in prices. People ... back on food or groceries to make ends meet.  Older people are being pushed into debt, living in cold houses, eating less and cutting back on time with friends and family. Sky-high bills – including

  5. Dealing with discrimination (LGBT+)

    No one should have to deal with discrimination, prejudice or intimidation because of their sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. It's important to remember that there are laws in place to protect

  6. Lucky charms and rituals from around the world

    When it comes to playing the lottery, none of us would say no to a bit of good luck. With that in mind, we’ve been looking into some of the superstitions around the world that many believe could make us

  7. Power of attorney

    If there comes a time when you can no longer make or communicate your own decisions, a power of attorney enables one or more person, known as your 'attorney', to make decisions on your behalf. Find out

  8. Preventing and treating burns

    are skin injuries usually caused by contact with heat –  but they can also be caused by cold, chemicals, radiation, steam and electricity.  The majority of burns are preventable, so we've ... use a thermometer to check they're under 44°C. If you’re having a bath, you could run the cold water first and then add hot water afterwards to get it the right temperature. If you're prone to

  9. Overcoming financial difficulties in winter

    Leaving financial woes out in the cold Nine tips to help older people overcome financial challenges during a particularly vulnerable time of year. The winter poses a number of challenges for older people ... you might meet the eligibility criteria, call the Government helpline on 0800 731 0160. 3. Cold weather payment when temperatures drop When it’s particularly cold out (the temperature drops to zero for seven

  10. What are social tariffs and why do we need them?

    half (54%) of older people cutting back on heat and power, and more than a quarter (29%) feeling too cold at home most or all of the time. Around 800,000 (5%) had actually left their home to seek warmth in ... may be entitled to financial support. Find out more about the benefits you may be able to access, or call our free advice line on 0800 678 1602 for expert guidance every day of the year. Overwhelming support

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