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  1. Coronavirus: South African and Brazilian variants

    about the South African and Brazilian variants? The South African variant – B.1.351 – emerged in October 2020 in South Africa and has since been identified in several countries around the world ... recently, initially in Brazilian travellers to Japan in January 2021, although it is thought to have emerged in Brazil last summer.  These variants have led to plans to tighten UK quarantine rules for

  2. The Age UK Advice Line this Christmas

    calls? What makes them so special? “The advice line has been described by some as the fourth emergency service. That’s lovely, but it’s not quite the case! What’s undeniable, though

  3. Unreasonable, discriminatory and/or abusive behaviour policy

    volunteers, customers or visitors. Congregating in the building and/or obstructing thoroughfares and emergency routes and access points. Entering or attempting to enter restricted and/or non-public areas of

  4. Older people’s lives during the pandemic: Age UK is listening and acting

    This means we can tell the Government and social care sector about measures, including access to emergency funding, that need to be taken to keep people safe right now and in the future. We will do everything

  5. Top tips for grandparents

    do have to say no sometimes as I have lots of other commitments and can't always respond to an emergency." Treating our grandchildren is one of life's pleasures. Sometimes the temptation to buy them a

  6. Owning a pet

    giving details of their pet, so that we can quickly organise suitable foster care in the event of emergency. When a pet owner dies we aim to find a long-term foster home for their bereaved pet, often matching

  7. Living well with dementia

    contains basic personal information and contact details in case you need assistance or if there's an emergency.  Make sure others don't take over . They might think they're being helpful by doing as much

  8. Numbers of coronavirus deaths – understanding the statistics

    the NHS is still there for anyone who needs urgent care – call 111 for urgent care, or 999 in an emergency. We want those who are struggling due to social distancing to be able to access help. The Silver

  9. Your hospital stay

    and those close to you. You may be in hospital for planned tests or treatment, or admitted in an emergency. If your treatment is planned, a little preparation can make things easier. If you’re referred

  10. Home aids and adaptations

    activated. If you have hearing problems, it's important to make sure you’re safe in case of an emergency. Wireless smoke alarms are connected by radio signals so that if one goes off then they all do,

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