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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.
The cast of the award-winning show learned more about Age UK campaign with Cadbury to tackle loneliness.
parliament. Social care means a lot to me personally as well as professionally. Sadly, my Mum died about two months ago but for the last four years of her life I was her part-time carer. A fit and active ... mental capacity in an instant. This completely changed both our lives. It’s one thing to know about social care in theory, another to experience it first-hand. I have seen the good – and the not
You have the right to expect good quality services from the NHS. Find information about making an NHS complaint and what to include from Age UK.
Routine health checks take just minutes to perform and you can spot any problems in the early stages when they are easier to treat. Read more from Age UK.
One of the 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
The Age UK Health Influencing team reveals new findings into the health, care and wellbeing of people aged 50-59.
the updated picture of how COVID-19 is impacting Black older people and what this tells us about continuing health inequalities. Last year, during Black History Month, we reflected on the impact the coronavirus ... UK’s own research, to see what has changed, what more we know now, and what that tells us about the presence of health inequalities. Increased risk Black older people have experienced higher mortality from
Age UK is working to highlight the health and care needs of older LGBT+ people, and what can be done to improve their experiences.
and healthy throughout the winter months – whether you need tips on looking after your mental health, information on where to get support with your energy bills or advice on keeping warm in winter.
us may be trying to save money and cut down on our bills. But it's important that we don't put our health at risk as a result, particularly older people who are more vulnerable to certain conditions and