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  1. Campaign with older people

    We campaign on the things that matter to all of us as we get older. Find out what the key issues are and what we are doing to make older people's lives better

  2. Supporting older people through change

    helping people through times of change When life changes suddenly, it can be hard to cope. Age UK’s Later Life Goals programme is helping older people manage change. When you’re going through a major change ... new area or coming to terms with a health condition – it’s important to have people to lean on. And when these changes come in later life, Age UK research shows that they can trigger feelings of loneliness

  3. Benefits and accessing cash - coronavirus advice

    is for. If you’ve recently made a new claim for Universal Credit, Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Industrial Disablement Benefit and you’re waiting ... waiting to hear about your assessment but you haven’t had a date set, then you don’t have to do anything. You’ll be contacted via phone or letter to let you know the next steps. You can find

  4. Creating connections: the Age UK supporter engagement team

    supporters, and how Age UK can support them in return. Age UK’s supporters are at the heart of what we do. By helping to fund services that offer advice, care and friendship to older people across the UK, ... about why the team’s job is so important and how the role has changed her. Marie I don’t think you could do this job if you didn’t like people and want to help them. Helping others Marie

  5. Get involved

    There are many ways you can get involved and support Age UK, such as donating, volunteering, taking a challenge or campaigning with us. Get Involved now.

  6. Warm Homes programme

    received an average of £4,000 per year. The visit was so helpful. I value my independence but realise that I can ask for help when needed and not struggle alone. Home energy checks In a home energy check ... on her heating so she could save money and avoid going into debt. Pauline had requested the Attendance Allowance claim form but her and her daughter felt it was too complicated to complete and so arranged

  7. The significance of stories

    “It was out of this world,” says Rosemary, 91, on sharing her story with Age UK. “I was floating on a cloud for days afterwards!” She tells her story on film as part of Age UK’s ... dangerously so. Age UK Advice Line user James, a retired nurse living with Parkinson's disease, moved us all when he revealed he’d lost three stone in weight living on a diet of bread and tea in order save

  8. Housing Benefit

    Housing Benefit is a means-tested benefit that provides money to help people on a low income to cover their rent. Find out more on Age UK.

  9. Growing a community

    river Exe, the Budding Friends gardening group is keeping busy. “The weather made it so hard to get out on our allotment for the first half of the year,” says Penny, Dementia Lead at Age UK Exeter ... “At the start of every session, we have a chat around the table to see what people would like to do that day and if they’re feeling up to it. Some might help with digging and harvesting, others

  10. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

    When you have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), you may find it more difficult to do things like read, watch TV, drive, or recognise faces. We've brought together information and advice to help you

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