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  1. 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

  2. Contact us

    Find out about the different ways you can contact Age UK, whether it's to get advice on money or care, ask about donations or something else.

  3. 100 year anniversary of the RAF

    aviation. The first annual Hendon air show (which later came to be known as the RAF Display) took place on 3 July 1920. The RAF also supported a team for the Schneider Trophy air racing competition, and produced

  4. Care home top-up fees

    You will need to "top up" If you choose a care home with fees higher than your local authority is willing to pay. Read more from Age UK.

  5. 5 reasons to celebrate Age UK’s Silver Sunday

    wonderful afternoon. It felt like a taste of her old life, when they could attend shows in the city.” 3. Make new friends Nearly a million older people in the UK often feel lonely, so having the means to

  6. How is the coronavirus vaccine rollout going?

    the numbers of infections, hospitalisations and deaths. So, if you’re one of the almost 1 in 3 UK residents who’ve been vaccinated, what comes next? It’s tempting to return to the way ... . Depending on the vaccine, and perhaps other characteristics including your age, you will take 2, 3 or even 4 weeks to fully develop immunity. The vaccines are about 80% effective at preventing hospitalisation

  7. Don't turn a blind eye to abuse in older people

    healthcare practitioners need better training to support older people experiencing domestic abuse. 3. We urgently need better funding for carers There is a link between supporting older people experiencing

  8. Marking the Armistice centenary

    corporal and on the 26 August 1917, while east of Hargicourt in France, he was in command of a bombing section responsible for clearing a maze of trenches held by the enemy. This he did – displaying incredible

  9. Malnutrition signs, causes & prevention

    protein in every meal. Keep hydrated by having 6–8 drinks every day. If you find it hard to have 3 full meals a day, try eating smaller meals more regularly instead. Have full-fat milky drinks and a ... frozen and ready meals can be nutritious and convenient options. Try to make sure you always have 3 days' worth of food in your home. Small packets or portions can be a good option, as it means we don't

  10. New coalition to build homes that work for everyone

    Age UK is giving its full support to a new coalition to build new homes that work for people of every age, with increased accessibility to accommodate older people.

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