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  1. Looking after yourself in a heatwave

    Many of us look forward to some sunshine, but as we get older, we need to take extra care when temperatures rise. Here are some tips for staying cool this summer.

  2. Support that suits you

    what to do. Age UK is there for every older person.  Whether it's over the phone, online, face-to-face or in the community, millions of older people and their families trust us to help them when it matters ... matters most.  Find out more about how we make sure we're there for older people and their families when they need someone to turn to. Advice Line Age UK's Advice Line is a lifeline for many. In a world

  3. Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

    Payment (PIP) to help pay for things. It might be helpful to provide evidence when making a new/renewal PIP claim or when appealing against a decision. Supporting evidence could include:  Statement ... automatically get the enhanced daily living rate of PIP and the Department for Work and Pensions should fast-track your application.  This means you won’t have to fill out an application or do a face-to-face

  4. Women on a mission

    difference to older people’s lives – it’s bringing joy to their own lives, too. Charlie I started volunteering for The Silver Line Helpline about 12 years ago, not long after the helpline first ... of volunteering. I was mainly a stay-at-home mum and freelancer for many years. Then as my children grew up and became less time-consuming, I found myself looking after my mother, who I cared for until

  5. Eva's story

    our Christmas appeal, discusses the support she's found following the loss of her beloved husband. When Eva, 74, lost her beloved husband David to pancreatic cancer in 2022, her life fell apart. Having ... Christmas became a lonely one, and a reminder of losing him, as he died on 19 December. “Well, when you think you've had 40 Christmases together, and then all of a sudden, for the rest of your life

  6. Do I have to sell my home to pay for care?

    We explain the means test and property and when you have to sell your home to pay for care. Find out more information from Age UK. Read now.

  7. It's not just your age

    Getting older can bring with it some challenges. But feeling down isn’t a natural part of ageing – there are things you can do to help yourself feel better

  8. Worried about an elderly person: what to do & who to contact

    It can be worrying to see someone struggling as they get older. One of the best things you can do is talk it over together. Read Age UKs tips and advice.

  9. Campaign with older people

    We campaign on the things that matter to all of us as we get older. Find out what the key issues are and what we are doing to make older people's lives better

  10. Benefits and accessing cash - coronavirus advice

    is for. If you’ve recently made a new claim for Universal Credit, Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Industrial Disablement Benefit and you’re waiting ... waiting to hear about your assessment but you haven’t had a date set, then you don’t have to do anything. You’ll be contacted via phone or letter to let you know the next steps. You can find

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