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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.
Mawhinney, Age UK's Poverty, Income and Work Policy Manager, discusses the possible impact of combining Pension Credit and Housing Benefit.
employer may ask about your retirement because they’re interested in how long you plan to keep working for their business. However, you don’t have to talk to your employer about your retirement plans if you ... how your pension is paid out what to do with your pension pot what benefits you may be entitled to once you retire or if your income reduces where you want to retire. The ‘State Pension age’ is the
Getting the flu can be a miserable experience for anyone. Even when you are fit and healthy, flu can knock you for six, and for older people in particular it can lead to serious health problems like pneumonia
As we get older, changes to our bodies mean that cold weather and winter bugs affect us more than they used to. But there are things you can do to stay warm and well. Find out more with Age UK.
Winter can be cold, dark and depressing. Does it have to be? We spoke to author and journalist Helen Russell, who's spent the past 6 years researching the secrets of keeping a sunny disposition. For her ... Sobremesa like the Spanish If you're planning a big dinner soon, the Spanish idea of sobremesa is for you. "You eat until you feel like you're pinned down by your own stomach," says Helen. "Then, rather
As the colder weather and winter bugs bite, Age UK is expecting there to be more older people in need of support. You can help us be there when we’re needed most.
Winter can be a tough time for lots of us. But there are some simple steps you can take to keep your spirits up. Find out more with Age UK.
The APPG for Ageing and Older People works to engage with the political and legislative issues before parliament affecting people in later life. The group covers a wide range of issues from housing and ... around drafting a new Convention on the rights of older persons, and the need for the establishment of a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing in England. Speakers and observers discussed some of the
From energy bills to Christmas presents, winter can be an expensive time of year. Make sure you’re getting all the help you’re entitled to.
enjoy a wide range of benefits, including a competitive pension, a Bupa cash plan, discounts at selected retailers, and childcare vouchers. Read below for full details.