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  1. Gwen's story

    she tells us. “It’s nice to feed them, isn’t it?” Aside from “pottering” in the garden with her feathered friends, 78-year-old Gwen’s daily routine is one of distractions ... challenges. It’s also a world away from Singapore, where Gwen grew up – a place of heat and vibrancy – and the culture shock of that difference lasts to this day. Gwen’s daughter and grandson

  2. Brenda's story

    the life and soul, Brenda was much quieter, so had to come out of her shell after her husband’s death. She had to get her head around the financial and logistical concerns of the household too, in ... working after the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, her son got married and has moved away, and she’s downsized into sheltered housing. “The days are long and go by so slowly that you don’t

  3. Julian's epic journey

    When Age UK helped Julian's mother receive the support she needed, he decided to cycle the length of the UK to fundraise for our services by way of thanks.

  4. Terry's wartime memories

    the right thing. “I had to go and do my bit. I was quite bossy in those days.” It’s a good thing Terry did, as the work she became involved in proved to be central to a turning point in ... go to Japan by the time D-Day came around, when the plan was for troops to land on the country’s many islands. “I used to go to church with my section,” says Terry of how she used to mark

  5. Carer's Allowance

    Carer's Allowance is the main welfare benefit to help carers. Even if you don’t think of yourself as a carer, you may still be able to claim it. Visit Age UK.

  6. State of Health and Care of Older People in England 2024

    Age UK's report finds older people are struggling due to insufficient access to high quality NHS treatment, as well as social care, and that the system is under-prepared for population ageing.

  7. The State of Health and Care of Older People in England 2025

    changed in the past 10 years. This year marks the 10th anniversary of our first annual report about the state of health and care of older people in England. In 2015, we set out to examine how well the health ... older people. At the time, the system was not yet equipped to accommodate the needs of the UK’s rapidly ageing population . The hope was that, over the years, this would improve, as the Government

  8. A guide to income tax for pensioners

    Even if you are receiving your pension, you will have to pay tax on your income if it is over a certain amount. Not all income is taxable, and you may be able to claim allowances or reliefs to reduce the ... pay tax on: earnings from employment or self-employment pensions, including State Pension , and annuities (except pensions under the War Pensions Scheme and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme) interest from

  9. The Alzheimer's Show 2022

    Vicky Bates, a member of Age UK's Information & Advice Content Team, shares what she learned from the show.

  10. Arthur's D-Day story

    Arthur Thompson, a 95-year-old D-Day veteran from Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland's Joining Forces project, shares his experiences.

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