Free to call 8am – 7pm 365 days a year
Get a free weekly friendship call. We'll match you with one of our volunteers. Our service is flexible to suit the different needs of everyone who takes part.
Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
A range of products to help you make the most of later life are available through Age UK Trading, with profits given to the charity.
Siobhan Daniels talks to Age UK about being a retirement rebel as she travels around the UK in her motorhome.
Jim, 95, has had on-off relationship with writing poetry, as well as a family connection to Age UK.
If you or a loved one is feeling lonely, there are plenty of things to try to start feeling better.
England encouraged to refer lonely patients to community activities, as the government announced a new strategy on loneliness.
Age UK has agreed on policy positions for a wide range of public policy issues. Read them here.
We publish reports and briefings on a vast range of topics, from loneliness to age friendly banking.
Why Age UK has written a new information guide on sex, relationships and intimacy in later life.
learn something new, many of which are free of charge. On this page we’ll give you ideas on how to find great classes and courses: There’s now a huge variety in the type of courses that are available. ... languages, photography, yoga, cookery, computer skills, jewellery making and family history. If you’re interested in signing up to an online course, the following websites are a great source of information: The
We call on the Government to introduce a furlough-style scheme for those who are shielding or high-risk and cannot safely return to work. No one should have to choose between their job and their health
The majority of burns and scalds are preventable. Here Age UK provides tips on how you can reduce your risk of sustaining a burn injury.