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Arthritis is a common condition which causes joint pain and inflammation. If you have arthritis, we can point you in the direction of the support available to you and the things you can do to help make ... medicines and treatments available to help manage your pain. Speak to a healthcare professional about what is available, and their associated risks and benefits. There are many benefits and grants you may be
The Age UK Advice Line will be open as usual on Christmas Day. Find out what the day is like and how your support means we can be there for people over the festive period.
occurrence, but can cause anxiety and distress for those affected. This page will cover what to do if your care home is facing closure.
Blue Monday is the most depressing day of the year, but many of us may feel low for the whole of January. Here's why and what you can do about it.
reasons that ethnic inequalities in health arise is because of the barriers older ethnic minority people experience in accessing health and care services. What are these barriers and why do people of colour
work In work and on a low income Ill or have a disability Care for someone Retired Pension Credit This is an income-related benefit to help you in retirement, if you're on a low income or struggling to make ... over State Pension age, you could claim Attendance Allowance If you're under State Pension age, you could claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Carer's Allowance If you look after someone who has a disability
could, she'd be needing more help. And this was where the need for Attendance Allowance came in.” Applying for Attendance Allowance wasn’t something that Julian or his mother knew much about ... these forms difficult,” explains Julian. “And the whole concept of applying for state help is a difficult concept – to convince yourself that you ought to be getting something rather than
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Flooding is devastating and it poses a risk to life, property and vehicles and can force people out of their homes. Find out more on what to do here from Age UK.