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  1. Oven baked healthier chip recipe

    chips need a lot of fat for deep frying. These chips use fresh potatoes, plus a little olive oil, which contains unsaturated fat, and are full of vitamin C. You can also use some seasoning to jazz them ... trout and frozen peas for a low-calorie Friday night treat. For more information call the Age UK Advice Line on 0800 678 1602 . We’re open 8am to 7pm, every day of the year.

  2. Windrush Scheme

    The Windrush Scheme is a government initiative to help and support people who arrived in the UK a long time ago but don't have the documents that confirm their immigration status.

  3. Shining a light on isolation through music

    We speak to mysterious musician Egomunk about new single Islands, which deals with the struggles older people face.

  4. Health conditions that can affect your driving

    There's a lot to consider if you're an older driver. Our information and advice can help you learn how to declare health conditions to the DVLA, undertake a driving assessment and adapt to life without driving.

  5. A guide to redundancy in the UK

    especially if you’ve had the same job for a while or had wanted to stay at the company. Your employer should select employees for redundancy in a fair way. They may consult with you, or a representative such ... would be considered unfair dismissal, see the GOV.UK website. If you’re a member of a union, you should receive support and advice from them to make sure that the redundancies are carried out fairly and

  6. Making a will

    to make a will. Your will should cover your whole estate, so it's a good idea to draw up a list of your assets and debts. Then you have a clear idea of how much it's worth, which can help you decide how ... last checked. Your will needs to state clearly how you want your estate to be distributed, and who should be responsible for distributing it. Think about: who you want to benefit from your will whether you

  7. Vitamins for older people

    minerals we need by eating a healthy, balanced diet, but sometimes we need a little extra help. So when should we take extra tablets, and when shouldn't we bother? Many of us choose to take supplements, because ... can be expensive - and unnecessary. Your kidneys will simply flush out what your body doesn’t need, which could mean that your expensive supplements end up going straight down the toilet. GP Dr Liz Green

  8. Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) Loan

    Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) is a benefit for homeowners which helps pay towards the interest on a mortgage or home improvement loans.

  9. Complaining about NHS services and hospitals

    before it gets any worse. You can make a complaint in person or by phone, letter or email and they should acknowledge your complaint within 3 days. Step 2: Make a formal complaint If you’ve raised ... and respond to a complaint, and what further action you can take if you remain dissatisfied. They should also tell you how to access an NHS complaints advocacy service. If you don’t feel comfortable

  10. 9 health tests that could save your life

    easier to treat. AAA screening is a way of checking if there’s a bulge or swelling in the aorta, which is the main blood vessel that goes from your heart down through your abdomen. What’s involved ... aneurysm won’t often have symptoms so the test can pick up an AAA before it bursts. How often should you get checked? In England, screening for AAA is offered to men in the year they turn 65. AAA screening

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