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  1. Answering the call at Christmas

    The Age UK Advice Line will be open as usual on Christmas Day. Find out what the day is like and how your support means we can be there for people over the festive period.

  2. Care home closures

    occurrence, but can cause anxiety and distress for those affected. This page will cover what to do if your care home is facing closure.

  3. How you can beat the blues this January

    Blue Monday is the most depressing day of the year, but many of us may feel low for the whole of January. Here's why and what you can do about it.

  4. Breaking down the barriers of ethnic inequalities in health

    reasons that ethnic inequalities in health arise is because of the barriers older ethnic minority people experience in accessing health and care services. What are these barriers and why do people of colour

  5. How to prepare for flooding

    Flooding is devastating and it poses a risk to life, property and vehicles and can force people out of their homes. Find out more on what to do here from Age UK.

  6. Personal care budgets

    direct payments give you more control by allowing you to choose how your care budget is spent. Find out more on what to do here from Age UK.

  7. Choosing the right care home for you

    Choosing a care home is a big decision. Use Age UK's care home checklist to make sure you know exactly what to look for when visiting potential homes.

  8. How to claim lottery winnings

    Winning the lottery is exciting and you probably want to claim your winnings and celebrate, but how do you do this? Age UK reveals what you need to know.

  9. Say hello to an older neighbour

    This random acts of kindness day, say hello to an older neighbour you haven't spoken to before to show them you care. Plus more ideas for random acts of kindness.

  10. Campaigning for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing

    Age UK is calling for the Government to establish a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing for England who would act as an independent champion to ensure that older people are considered in decisions

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