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hadn’t run more than a kilometre before 2020, so it had been quite a journey. My grandad, (Poppa to me, Ron to others), had witnessed my progress every step of the way. So even though he’d never done ... day, my grandad wasn’t going to miss the opportunity to cheer me on. I knew that he and my uncle were going to be waiting for me on Tower Bridge, and as soon as I rounded the corner I was looking
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he’d have to see me walk on it first! So he came round with it and of course I jumped straight on and started doing stuff, while he stood there with his mouth open. The next day he offered me a job! My husband ... hat – professionally, at least – five years ago, at the age of 82. “The doctor told me I couldn’t do it anymore because the work was too heavy,” Margaret explains. “So
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.
home closures are a rare occurrence, but can cause anxiety and distress for those affected. This page will cover what to do if your care home is facing closure.
More than 1 million older people in the UK will feel lonely this Christmas. For the first time in 20 years, Age UK volunteer Terrence won't be one of them.
money and legal issues, including benefits applications, setting up a power of attorney and making a will.
As energy costs rise and the cold weather sets in, many older people will be deciding between heating and eating. Support our campaign to protect older people from unaffordable energy bills.
If you're an executor of a will that leaves a gift to Age UK we can advise on payment of the gift and guidance on next steps. Here's what you need to do.
need a job doing around the house, it's important to find a tradesperson that you can trust. This will save you time, money and frustration. How the handyperson services work We talk to handyperson ... be done in the greatest detail possible. Things to consider include: the materials the tradesperson will use and what you'll supply whether subcontractors such as plumbers are included in the cost cleaning