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  1. Donate your unwanted items by post

    Wardrobe bursting at the seams? Items not selling on Vinted? You can donate what you no longer need to Age UK by post.

  2. TV licence concessions

    If you enjoy watching the television, then you need to make sure you have a valid TV licence. Read now for more information from Age UK.

  3. Care home top-up fees

    You will need to "top up" If you choose a care home with fees higher than your local authority is willing to pay. Read more from Age UK.

  4. Attendance Allowance

    Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision because of illness. Read more from Age UK.

  5. Health and safety while fundraising

    you have any questions. We’ll be happy to help! Plan ahead Depending on your event, you may need to arrange necessary permits and safety checks. It's always a good idea to plan ahead before your ... local authority to see whether you need any licenses for things like playing recorded music or holding a raffle or auction. Keeping safe Carrying out a risk assessment will help identify and remove any

  6. Personal care budgets

    personal budget as part of your care plan. The personal budget is the overall cost of meeting your care needs. You may be able to receive your personal budget paid to you, so you can arrange your own care. A ... support needs and is usually given as a weekly figure. The overall figure is broken down into how much, if any, you must contribute towards the cost of your care – based on a financial assessment –

  7. Home help services for older people

    delivery Companionship Running errands, e.g. prescription collection If you need assistance with DIY or home improvements, you may need to contact a handyperson. Find out about the handyperson services Age UK ... tailored to suit your own needs. It’s really simple to organise home help: Contact your local Age UK to speak to their home help team. They will arrange an assessment with you to discuss your

  8. Worried about someone's driving?

    driving. They also have trained staff who can assess someone's driving and look at what could help them stay driving for longer. The aim of these assessments is to help older drivers continue driving for ... pays for the driving assessment? If someone's been asked to take an assessment after declaring a medical condition , the DVLA will pay for it. If someone's been referred for an assessment by the NHS, including

  9. Fairly fat-free fruit loaf recipe

    This fat free fruit loaf from Age UK has natural fruit sugars with no need to add sugar. Preparation time: 5-10 minutes | Cooking time: 1½ hours

  10. 3G switch off

    By the end of 2025, the 3G network will be switched off. Find out what, if anything, you need to do.

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