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  1. Visiting the National Memorial Arboretum

    pay tribute to the service of others, many of whom they will have known, they also play an important role in helping them to get out and socialise. “One of the reasons this project exists is to combat loneliness

  2. Inspirational women on International Women's Day

    shine, and sometimes even snow, Jenny makes sure she’s able to get to the shop. She's dedicated to her role, considering it a “home away from home”. One of Jenny’s favourite sayings is that she was 6-foot tall ... her to showcase her skills in writing and filmmaking into practice, her blogging played another key role. “There are an awful lot of over-50s bloggers in the US, but not so may over here,” explains Suzi

  3. Digital inclusion for older people

    to yourself, 'Why am I not using it?'" Setting people on that path is Gavin's favourite part of his role. "When you see someone doing something that you know they couldn't do only the week before without

  4. Can your company support the Age UK Telephone Friendship Service?

    It’s meaningful – together, we would be addressing a real societal issue, demonstrating your role as a socially responsible company. Our volunteers regularly tell us that they talk about the company

  5. What we know now about older victims of domestic abuse

    Statistics, why this may not represent the true picture of older victims of domestic abuse, and a new role within the charity amplifying the voices of those affected. We are currently marking the annual 16 ... understand the specific needs of older victim-survivors, but there are only a few of these services. A new role Age UK recognises there is more to be done and we have appointed a dedicated domestic abuse lead who

  6. Saying thanks to a special dad

    friends. He’s become a father figure not just to me, but to so many people in our community. A role model for all ages Dad began skipping in India at the age of six. He started by copying my grandad

  7. Helping carers to feel valued

    The past two and a half years have been especially challenging for carers, who have played a vital role in the lives of many older and disabled people who were left without access to care services. Many ... disconnected from their own support services, friends and family. It’s impossible to put a value on the role of carers in our society, but in economic terms, it is estimated unpaid carers have contributed more

  8. Vodafone

    deliver this vital programme, Vodafone have donated 5,000 20GB SIM cards which are playing a vital role in improving older peoples’ digital skills and confidence across the country. One of the barriers

  9. Lesley Manville on Mrs Harris Goes To Paris

    "I feel absolutely in my prime!" Lesley Manville talks to Age UK about her hopeful new role, the importance of representation, and what she loves most about getting older. Star of stage and screen Lesley ... strong, complex women. In an esteemed career spanning almost 50 years, Lesley has played a number of roles that deal with topics close to Age UK's heart and work. She dazzled as disillusioned divorcee Mary

  10. Cascade Volunteer Training Programme

    People Come to Tea supports care homes in personalised activity planning, to train volunteers in roles to support greater independence, mobility and social interaction using the concept of the Tea Party

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