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  1. Save free prescriptions for 60-65 year olds

    will have to pay for their prescriptions if they don’t qualify for certain benefits or have a medical exemption. You can read more about the Government's proposal on their website . Why is Age UK opposed ... reluctant to act on symptoms, seek medical advice or get a diagnosis, for fear they will be unable to afford long term, symptom relieving or even in some cases lifesaving medication. Why we believe prescriptions

  2. Social care and coronavirus

    the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) poses, especially to older people and those with pre-existing medical conditions, is at the forefront of public debate. Keeping perspective It’s important to keep this ... when it comes to keeping older people, younger disabled people, and those with serious health issues safe and well. It’s not that they’re more likely to contract the virus, but if they do it may be harder

  3. How to keep cool in hot weather

    mark and UV40 label. Keep blinds down and windows closed when it's cooler inside than out. Most medication should be kept below 25°C – so it can be best to keep it in the fridge when it's really

  4. Vaccines

    are still eligible before booking. The NHS website sets out whether your age, health condition or medication means you are eligible, and your GP practice or pharmacist will confirm this before giving you

  5. Care needs assessment

    You need to get a care needs assessment from your local council in order to be eligible for support from social services. Find out more from Age UK.

  6. Struggling to cope

    their property fall into disrepair Not maintaining personal hygiene Not eating properly Not taking medication Social isolation and 'shutting off from the world' Not keeping on top of finances, leading to debt

  7. Responding to the cost of living crisis

    These things are not cheap in life, and it has helped me so much.” Stepping in to keep Valerie safe More than 8,000 older people received home support services thanks to the Cost of Living Response ... lounge. She’d had a fall and broken her arm but didn’t realise, so had gone without medical help. She was no longer able to collect her prescriptions, had no clean clothes and was living in

  8. Money guides

    Our money guides  can give you more information on how to manage your money safely.  You can download the guides from this page, or call the Age UK Advice Line on  0800 678 1602  to

  9. Coronavirus

    place, there's still government guidance that you can follow to help keep you and your loved ones safe and well. 

  10. Day centres for older people

    participating in activities. Usually day centres will offer some assistance such as helping with medication, but mostly cater to those requiring a lower level of care. They are unlikely to be able to support

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