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  1. Consent and abuse

    Unfortunately, relationships aren’t always as safe and respectful as they should be. As we get older, we can become more vulnerable to abuse. This page explores what consent and abuse can look like, and

  2. Top tips for your health and the cost of living

    rising, many of 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

  3. Help us to help you this winter

    older people in particular it can lead to serious health problems like pneumonia. 50% of flu cases don't have any symptoms so people, particularly those in at-risk groups, may carry the virus and pass it on ... supplier has phased deliveries to cope with global demand. While this may have meant some people weren't able to get vaccinated on their first attempt, all vaccines now have been delivered to those surgeries

  4. Glossary of online terms

    URL) appears. You can type a web address straight into the address bar – for example, typing 'www.ageuk.org.uk' into the address bar will take you to our website. Android The software that some phones ... phone and tablet. Apple phones are known as iPhones, and Apple tablets are iPads. If your device isn't Apple, it's likely to be an Android device. Attachment Files, such as photos, documents or programs

  5. Looking after yourself in a heatwave

    particularly hot. Stay hydrated – Drink lots of water throughout the day, even if you aren’t thirsty. Limit alcoholic drinks as these can increase the risk of dehydration. Eat normally but try ... warmer. Check for weather forecasts and temperature warnings –  On TV, radio, and online at www.metoffice.gov.uk Know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke –  And what to do if

  6. Uncovering the extent of cybercrime across the UK

    above lost more than £720,000 as a result of cybercrime during the period, but it wasn’t the only region with a high financial loss. The county of Dorset was also at the top end of the scale ... region. All of the data featured within the maps can also be viewed in a table Accordion Data source: www.actionfraud.police.uk  

  7. Age UK Weekly Lottery

    Age UK January 2005 – October 2023 Learn more about how the lottery helps   I really didn’t expect to win! I hope my entry will help make a difference, I think I will book myself and a friend ... England and Wales (1128267), is licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission ( www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk ) under account number 24446; a society lottery which raises funds to support

  8. Winter Fuel Payment

    Credit or income-related Employment and Support Allowance . If you live in a care home and you don’t receive one of these benefits, your Winter Fuel Payment is £100 if you are under 80, if you are ... before 15 September 2025 . Contact the Winter Fuel Payment helpline on 0800 731 0160 or online at www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment/how-to-claim to say you do not want to receive a Winter Fuel Payment. If

  9. Mind and body

    and body healthy as you get older. Struggling with your feelings? Just because you can't see inside your brain doesn't mean it's not important. Watch our video to give you some advice on how you can keep

  10. Joyce's story

    switched off and everything absolutely changed. “It wasn't only David's life that changed, but also my life, the childrens' lives, everything. You can't even think about how people manage until you're in this ... totally right. “They didn't want me to have David at home. They wanted me to get him into a care home straight away. For 18 months after the stroke he couldn't speak, he couldn't do anything at all. It was

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