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  1. Unreasonable, discriminatory and/or abusive behaviour policy

    This policy sets out the kinds of actions and behaviours that may have a negative effect, and what we will do if they occur. It applies to everyone who interacts or communicates with us, including service

  2. Owning a pet

    sense to plan for the future so that you can cope with any unexpected expenses and know that your pet will be cared for if your circumstances change. Lifestyle choice If you’re keen to get a pet, think ... more than regular meals and affection. Care costs It’s also easy to underestimate how much it will cost to keep a pet. You need to factor in: pet food pet supplies, such as beds, food bowls, collars

  3. How we raise our funds

    raising £25.8 million. We encourage everyone to consider leaving a gift to Age UK in their wills to build a better world for all older people today and in future years. we raised £10.9 million ... offers great ways for businesses to inspire and engage staff and customers of all ages. charitable trusts, philanthropists and grant givers donated generously in our UK work and also the work of our sister

  4. Planning for end of life

    some of the ways you can plan for your future care in this section.  Advance decisions ('living wills')  You can make an advance decision to refuse medical treatment in specific circumstances in ... involved in your care must follow your instructions.  Find out more about advance decisions (living wills) Advance statements You can make an 'advance statement of wishes', which tells those involved

  5. Our professional fundraisers

     Our fundraisers will be wearing branded Age UK clothing, display ID cards and have Age UK printed materials with them, including pull-up stands and thank you cards. Our fundraisers will also have Age UK-branded ... on individual tablets. They will use these secure tablets to sign people up as regular givers or weekly lottery players. They will only sign up people via direct debit, so will never ask for cash. In line

  6. Solitude and loneliness in the age of coronavirus

    unexpected, unpractised activity.” David acknowledges there are still those for whom the prospect will be challenging. “The cuts since 2010 have increasingly made living by yourself a risky business if ... move between the conditions of isolation for work and going back into my house to be with my wife at will,” he reveals. “For me, the key to productive solitude is the capacity to move between solitary and

  7. Age UK's Advice Line during the coronavirus crisis

    providing practical support, for example the British Red Cross, Royal Voluntary Service and The Trussell Trust, whom I am able to signpost callers to.” A difficult time Many of the calls coming in are heart breaking ... many older people by providing information and advice on everything from benefits, to social care, wills, power of attorney, and how to become more involved in the community and lead a less lonely existence

  8. Access to cash during and after lockdown

    savings and expenditure. This means handing over cards, PIN numbers and online banking information. Trusted third parties like a partner, family member, friend, or someone in the community are a lifeline for ... well as the increasing numbers of people ageing without children, often don’t have a ‘trusted person’ they can rely on and they may not be getting the right support from their bank. Alongside

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

    – our volunteers are full of praise for the Telephone Friendship Service. Zurich Community Trust There are many hidden benefits for companies getting involved including developing the skills of ... with. How does it work? Once you've joined Age UK's Telephone Friendship Service, our expert team will help you recruit volunteers and support them throughout their journey with us. We'll take them through

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