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  1. Spiced Christmas sponge cake

    This light and fluffy sponge cake is packed with winter spices and makes a great alternative to the traditional Christmas cake. Preparation time: 30 minutes | Cooking time: 25-30 minutes | Decoration time:

  2. All-Party Parliamentary Group

    this area, and questions from MPs to Professor Whitty.   Winter Fuel Payment: Keeping your constituents warm and well this winter October 2024 This inaugural meeting marked the reconstitution of ... of the APPG for this Parliament. Following changes to eligibility for the Winter Fuel Payment, the panel discussed the implications of this for older people and what effective mitigations might look like

  3. Ted's story

    has helped him to feel less alone since losing his beloved wife Jess. Ted doesn’t like the winter. Having spent many happy summers on the Norfolk Broads with his beloved wife Jess, on sunny days ... turns colder, opportunities to get out and about become sparser. “It’s harder in the winter,” Ted explains. “It’s depressing, and it’s long.” When 88-year-old

  4. Thank you

    Thank you Your generosity will help more older people who are struggling this winter to get the support they need. Learn more about the impact of your donation.

  5. 8 tips to tackle the climate emergency

    health deteriorate as a result of extreme weather patterns. After decades of campaigning on excess winter deaths and the problem of cold homes, Age UK is also keenly aware of the adverse health impacts that ... well-insulated house needs heating in winter. Switching to the best eco-heating option , a heat pump, can reduce your impact on the climate. It could cut your planet-warming emissions by up to 60%. Air-source

  6. How Lesley has stayed self-sufficient

    Independent and happy Lesley, one of our winter campaign storytellers, shares how Age UK has supported her to enjoy later life. Lesley, 84, has spent much of her life caring for others. Born in a small ... helped her to enjoy being at home more. “Last year I'd only just moved, so it was my first winter here, and I didn't know how much electricity it would be, because we're all electric,” says

  7. Evaluating charity programmes for older people

    Age UK evaluates programmes to ensure they're making a positive difference to older people.

  8. Kitchen garden basics: tips on sowing, harvesting and planting

    at five nutritious vegetables and included tips on how you can grow them yourself at home. Spinach Packed full of antioxidants and vitamins A and K, spinach is widely known for its energy-boosting and anti-inflammatory ... that the entire stem is covered by the soil. It’s worth noting that sweet potatoes thrive in warm, humid conditions, and they can either be grown inside, such as in a greenhouse, or outside in a sunny

  9. Emanuel Hospital Charity

    disadvantaged older Londoners. This is money that can make all the difference to staying warm and coping over the harsh winter months. Guiding older Londoners towards a more secure future - just like Janet. We

  10. The ingredients for a better life

    a lot of stews because you get the carrots and parsnips and all that in it. And they're warm. They keep you warm.” “It sounds little, but it is so important to me to be able to have proper ... of the Age UK Advice Line , Iris was able to secure the Attendance Allowance , Pension Credit and Winter Fuel Payment she was entitled to. Now she doesn’t need to be anxious about what will be left

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